Commercial Leases Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on commercial leases for uk businesses.
Lease Checklist for UK Packaged Food Businesses
Taking a lease for a packaged food business in the UK involves more than agreeing rent. This checklist covers permitted use, fit out, repairs, service
13 August 2026
Buying A Small Business? A Legal Handover Checklist
Buying a small business? Miss one consent, lease or licence and the handover could unravel fast.
10 August 2026
Lease Side Letters in the UK: When Businesses Should Use Them
Lease side letters are common in UK commercial leasing, but short documents can create major disputes if they are poorly drafted. This guide explains when
7 August 2026How to Lease Commercial Retail Space
Leasing a shop or other retail premises in the UK can expose your business to long-term costs and legal risk if you sign too quickly. Here are 9 key
7 August 2026
What to Check Before Signing a Lease for a UK Childcare Centre
Before signing a lease for a UK childcare centre, check that the premises can lawfully be used for childcare, that the lease allows your fit-out and daily
1 August 2026Lease, Licence and Premises Issues for Cosmetic Clinics in the UK
Taking premises for a cosmetic clinic in the UK is not just about rent. This guide explains the lease, licence and premises issues clinic owners should
25 July 2026Lease, Licence and Premises Issues for UK Early Learning Centres
Taking premises for a nursery or preschool is not just about rent. This guide covers the main lease, licence and premises issues UK early learning centres
24 July 2026
Lease and Venue Issues for UK Workplace Training Providers
Choosing premises for a workplace training business is not just about finding a room and agreeing a price. This guide explains the key lease, licence and
23 July 2026
What to Check Before Signing a Lease for a UK Workplace Safety Consultancy
Before signing a lease for a UK workplace safety consultancy, check permitted use, repair obligations, service charges, fit out consent, break rights and
18 July 2026
Clawback Provisions in UK Lease and Employment Contracts
Clawback provisions can require a business to repay bonuses, incentives, rent-free periods or other benefits if certain events happen later. This guide
17 July 2026Fitout Access, Site Access and Lease Terms for UK Retail Fitout Companies
For UK retail fitout companies, access rights and lease terms can decide whether a project starts on time, stays on budget or stalls in approval stages
15 July 2026
What to Check Before Signing a Lease for a UK Clinical Trial Services Business
Signing a lease for a UK clinical trial services business involves more than agreeing rent. This guide covers the key legal and practical checks, from
13 July 2026Occupancy Licences for Shared Space in the UK: Key Terms and Risks
An occupancy licence for shared space can be flexible, but it can also leave your business exposed on access, fees, relocation, termination, and fit out
12 July 2026Managing Business Contract, Lease and Policy Expiry Dates in the UK
Missed notice periods, auto-renewals and lease break dates can create expensive problems for UK businesses. This guide explains how to manage contract
11 July 2026
Takeaway Shop Legal Checklist: Permits, Leases, Employment & Contracts
Opening a takeaway shop in the UK can raise legal issues across leases, permits, staffing and contracts. This checklist covers what to review before you
11 July 2026Landlord Consent Deeds in the UK: When Your Business Needs One
A landlord consent deed can hold up a lease assignment, underletting, finance deal, or business sale if you do not check the lease and the landlord's
10 July 2026Assigning a Clinic Lease in the UK: What Cosmetic Businesses Should Check
Taking over an existing clinic lease can save time, but cosmetic businesses in the UK need to check landlord consent, permitted use, fit out approvals
10 July 2026
What Is A Property Licence Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're letting someone use your premises (or you're the one moving in), it's tempting to keep things informal - "just a quick arrangement until we see how it goes". But in...
1 July 2026What Is 'Permitted Use' in a Commercial Lease?
The permitted use clause in a commercial lease sets out what your business can do from the premises. This guide explains how it works in the UK, what to
30 June 2026Assigning Boutique Hotel Leases in the UK: What to Check
Taking over a boutique hotel lease can save time, but it can also pass on hidden risks. Here is what UK operators should check on landlord consent
27 June 2026Premises, Licences and Lease Issues for Specialist Food Retailers in the UK
Specialist food retailers face more than rent and location issues when taking premises in the UK. This guide explains the key lease, licence and property
24 June 2026Assigning Commercial Premises for a UK Childcare Business: Key Lease Issues
Taking over nursery or childcare premises in the UK can save time, but a lease assignment can also carry hidden risks. This guide covers the key legal
20 June 2026Release Letter vs Deed: When Each Is Best in the UK
Not sure whether to use a release letter or a deed in the UK? This guide explains the difference, when each is appropriate, and what businesses should
19 June 2026Key Lease Terms for UK Franchise Operators
For UK franchise operators, the lease can be just as important as the franchise agreement. Here are the key terms to review before you sign, from
16 June 2026
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