Commercial

Fire safety is rightly treated as a compliance priority by property owners, landlords, managing agents, facilities managers and businesses. There is a widespread understanding of the importance of fire safety in terms of legal compliance, and the regulatory obligations required in managing a residential property or commercial premises. But focusing solely…

An outdoor kitchen transforms how a garden is used. When cooking happens outside, the person preparing the food stays with their guests rather than disappearing into the house. The patio becomes a room rather than an extension of the back…

Executors selling a probate property in Scotland have more than one route open to them, and the right choice depends on the estate itself, the beneficiaries and the condition of the house. Once confirmation has been granted, the home can…

There are lots of health and safety rules surrounding the use of ladders, but strictly speaking, these only come into play if you’re using a ladder in the workplace. Obviously, if you’re just using a ladder…

Bathroom storage affects how the room looks and how well it works day to day. Without enough of it, toiletries, towels and everyday essentials end up on worktops and floors. Too much of it, especially oversized cabinets, can make a…

Finding the best estate agent in Manchester takes more than reading a few online reviews. The agents ranked here are ordered by hard performance data: new instructions taken, sales agreed, and average time on market. Whether you’re selling a family…

As a UK landlord, you must keep financial and tenancy records for at least five years after the 31 January Self Assessment deadline for the relevant tax year. Some documents, including property purchase records and capital improvement receipts, should be…

Finding the right estate agent in Somerset can make a significant difference to how quickly your property sells and at what price. This guide covers five of the county’s highest-rated firms, ranked by customer review scores, with detail on their…

Buying commercial property through a limited company means the company, not you personally, becomes the legal owner. Rental income is taxed under corporation tax rules rather than income tax, mortgage interest is fully deductible as a business expense, and personal…