Commercial Leases Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on commercial leases for uk businesses.
Personal Guarantees In Commercial Leases Explained
Asked to personally guarantee your business lease? Here's what it can mean for your personal liability, how long it can last and what you may be able to negotiate.
19 October 2026
Coffee Shop Commercial Leases in the UK: Key Checks
Opening an independent coffee shop? Check the lease for permitted use, extraction, outdoor seating, signage, fit-out rights and hidden premises costs before you sign.
16 October 2026
Why It's Important To Have A Strong Commercial Lease (2026 Updated)
If you're signing a commercial lease, you're not just picking a location - you're locking in one of the biggest ongoing commitments your business will have. Rent, repair obligations, service charge, insurance,...
30 September 2026
Commercial Lease Amendments: Legal Mistakes UK Businesses Should Avoid
A commercial lease amendment can create expensive problems if you miss the effect on break rights, repair obligations, guarantees or renewal rights. Here
30 September 2026
How Turnover Rent Works in UK Commercial Leases
If you’re taking a new commercial space (or renewing a lease), rent is usually the biggest ongoing cost you’ll commit to. But instead of agreeing a fixed rent, some landlords will offer...
29 September 2026
What Is an Extension of Lease?
An extension of lease allows a business to stay in its premises beyond the original term, but the legal effect depends on whether you are varying the
27 September 2026Pop-up Shop Licences in the UK: Legal Issues for Retail Businesses
A pop up shop licence can be a flexible way to test retail space in the UK, but short-term occupation still carries legal risk. This guide explains what a
26 September 2026
Butcher Shop Business Legal Checklist in the UK
Opening a butcher shop in the UK means more than finding premises and ordering stock. This legal checklist covers business structure, leases, food
22 September 2026Talent Release Forms in the UK
Using people in ads, social media or website content without clear written permission can create costly disputes. This guide explains how talent release
22 September 2026
Car Rental Business Legal Checklist in the UK
Leases, fleet agreements, customer hire terms and insurance all need to line up in a UK car rental business. Here is the legal checklist to review before
18 September 2026Lease, Licence and Premises Issues for UK Medical Device Distributors
Leases and licences for UK medical device distributors need to do more than cover rent and term. This guide explains the main premises issues, from
18 September 2026Fitout, Access and Lease Terms for UK Asset Management Software Businesses
Signing office space for an asset management software business in the UK can create hidden costs if fitout rights, access arrangements and lease clauses
11 September 2026
Rent-a-chair Contract Template: Must-have Clauses for Salons & Freelancers
A rent-a-chair agreement can create real problems if the contract does not match how your salon actually operates. This guide explains the must-have
10 September 2026
Signing a Lease for a UK Workplace Training Business: Key Legal Checks
Signing for training premises in the UK can create legal and financial risks well beyond the monthly rent. Here are the key lease checks workplace
10 September 2026Key Fit-out, Access and Lease Terms for Event Management Businesses in the UK
Taking premises for an event management business in the UK is not just about rent. This guide covers the fit-out, access and lease terms to check before
6 September 2026Commercial Lease Fit-out and Access Issues for UK Personal Training Businesses
Fit out rights and access terms can make or break a personal training studio lease in the UK. This guide explains what to check before you sign, from
5 September 2026
Lease and Licence Issues for UK Facilities Management Companies
Facilities management companies often need on-site space, but the wrong lease or licence terms can create hidden costs, repair exposure and access
3 September 2026Lease Or Licence For A UK Pet Product Warehouse, Studio Or Shop
Taking premises for a pet product brand in the UK can create problems around permitted use, fit-out, storage, online fulfilment, guarantees and exit
2 September 2026
Why Do I Need To Have My Transfer Of Lease Reviewed? (2026 Updated)
If you're taking over a new premises (or handing your current premises to someone else), a transfer of lease can feel like a straightforward "paperwork step" to get the keys handed over...
31 August 2026Lease, Licence and Premises Issues for UK Road Transport Operators
A UK road transport operator needs more than a signed yard or depot agreement. This guide explains the main lease, licence and premises issues to check
28 August 2026What to Check Before Signing a Lease for a Specialist Food Retail Shop in the UK
Signing a lease for a specialist food shop in the UK involves more than agreeing rent. This guide covers the key lease terms, property risks and food
28 August 2026Lease Terms UK Food Wholesalers Should Check Before Taking Premises
Taking warehouse or trade counter premises for a food wholesale business involves more than agreeing rent. This guide covers the lease terms UK food
28 August 2026Lease of Commercial Properties: Essential Legal Tips
A lease of commercial properties can commit your business to years of rent, repair costs and restrictions. This guide covers the key UK legal issues to
27 August 2026Premises, Licences and Lease Issues for UK Aged Care Technology Providers
Supplying technology into care homes and other adult social care settings creates property risks that standard lease and licence documents often miss
26 August 2026
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