
67 years old and still going strong!
— 21 Apr 2021, 13:34:58 by Philip Manning
The Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) was a landmark Act and is key to commercial property transactions today. (read more...)

Dispute Resolution – whether to use an Arbitrator or Independent Valuer
— 9 Mar 2021, 14:34:52 by Colin Davies
Almost all commercial leases have a dispute resolving mechanism for rent reviews. This is usually by the appointment of an Arbitrator or Independent Valuer. (read more...)

How does the new Electronic Communications Code affect Landowners / Landlords?
— 1 Oct 2020, 11:05:19 by Mark Deacon
In today’s world, and especially in the current climate, mobile phone connectivity is key. (read more...)

Use Classes Amendment to the Town and Country Planning (England) Regulations 2020
— 14 Sep 2020, 15:52:14 by Philip Manning
From 1st September 2020, significant changes to the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 came into effect in the hope of reviving our high streets, which have been struggling for some time, not least due to the growth in online retail. (read more...)

Revaluation postponed
— 6 Aug 2020, 10:26:53 by Philip Manning
Whilst no taxes are popular, business rates attract particular vitriol from most of the parties involved, especially from those liable to pay them and towards the professionals involved in assessing them. (read more...)

What is a Chartered Surveyor?
— 25 Jun 2020, 14:11:16 by Jack Peacock
A Chartered Surveyor is a professional Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), with the right to use MRICS or FRICS after their name. (read more...)

Understanding Collective Enfranchisement
— 29 May 2020, 09:52:06
The GS&P Professional department have received two new instructions this week for valuations on Collective Enfranchisement. One is in Brighton and the other in Burgess Hill.
It’s worth pointing out that Enfranchisement is entirely statutory. (read more...)

What does “material uncertainty” mean for property valuations?
— 18 May 2020, 12:32:36 by Mark Deacon
Since lockdown our Professional Services team have undertaken RICS Red Book Statutory Valuations for a number of different reasons, such as Inheritance Tax (Probate), Leasehold Extensions, Pension Fund and Insurance. (read more...)

Business rates revaluation postponed
— 12 May 2020, 15:15:03 by Philip Manning
A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021, helping to reduce uncertainty for firms affected by the impact of Coronavirus, Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has announced. (read more...)