Landlord-tenant relationships

A guide to maintaining a positive landlord-tenant relationship during the coronavirus crisis

Whether you’re the landlord or the tenant, having a positive relationship with the other party is always important. In fact, great relationships often reflect many benefits for both parties – from better financial security to simply less sleepless nights. However, relationships have been tested to their limits recently for obvious reasons. The COVID-19 pandemic and…

Informal lettings can cause issues

5 grey areas in informal commercial lettings that spell trouble

Are you renting out your commercial property to someone you know? A good friend, a trusted business colleague – or even a family member? When solid personal relationships are in place it’s easy to think that lease formalities don’t need to apply, with many opting for a more casual approach – an informal letting. Unfortunately,…

Lease negotiation

A professional approach to landlord and tenant negotiation

The benefits of excellent quality advice, whether to a landlord or tenant, is not to be underestimated. This is where a Surveyors specialised knowledge and guidance can be critical and covers a whole range of area, the most common being: Lease renewals Rent reviews Quality property management Serving of notices Schedule of condition & dilapidations…