Commercial

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…

Finding the right estate agent in Southampton can make a material difference to what you achieve, whether you’re selling a family semi in Bitterne, letting a city centre flat, or buying your first home near the waterfront. With over 90…

Finding tenants for your rental property takes more than putting a listing online and waiting. As a landlord, you need to price correctly, present the property well, market it to the right people, and then screen applicants carefully. Done properly,…

Commercial Lease Agreement Template: Quick Summary A commercial lease agreement is a legally binding contract between a landlord and a business tenant. It sets out the rent, lease term, repair responsibilities, insurance obligations, permitted use of the property and termination…

Every commercial property sits empty at some point, between tenants, before refurbishment, during a sale. Handled badly, a void becomes one of the most expensive things on a landlord’s balance sheet. Here are five avoidable mistakes owners make with vacant…

Property value is shaped by a combination of fixed factors, such as location and size, and variable ones, including condition, energy efficiency, and layout. While you cannot change where your home sits, you can influence how it is presented, maintained,…

This article has been updated to reflect the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which came into force on 1 May 2026. All references to Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreements and Section 21 have been updated accordingly. Key takeaways Formal tenancy setting…