Commercial Leases Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on commercial leases for uk businesses.
Commercial Lease Rent Reviews in the UK: What Businesses Need to Know
If you’re running a small business from leased premises, your rent isn’t just a monthly expense - it’s one of the biggest drivers of your cashflow and long-term stability. That’s why rent...
18 February 2026
RICS Leasing Code (2020): What UK Businesses Need Before Signing a Lease
If you’re about to sign a commercial lease, you’re probably focused on the exciting bits - getting the keys, fitting out the space, and opening the doors. But a lease can lock...
16 February 2026
Sell-and-Leaseback Agreements: How UK Businesses Can Do It Safely
If you’re a small business owner, cash flow can feel like a constant balancing act. You might have valuable assets tied up in your business (like premises, machinery, vehicles, or specialist equipment),...
13 February 2026
Commercial Landlord Guide: Lease Terms, Obligations And Risks For UK Businesses
Signing a commercial lease can feel like a “tick-the-box” step on the way to opening your doors. But in practice, your relationship with a commercial landlord can shape everything from your cashflow...
12 February 2026Business Solicitors In Birmingham: What SMEs And Startups Should Look For
If you’re running a business in Birmingham, you’re probably used to moving fast. Whether you’re hiring your first employee, signing a lease in the Jewellery Quarter, or launching an eCommerce brand from...
12 February 2026
Lease Assignment Explained: How It Works and What UK Businesses Should Check
If your business is moving premises, downsizing, restructuring, or selling part of the business, your lease can quickly become one of the biggest “what now?” issues. You might not want (or be...
5 February 2026
Rent Deposit Deed: What It Is And When UK Businesses Need One
If you’re taking on a commercial lease, chances are the landlord will ask for a deposit. For many small businesses, that can feel like just another cost of getting the doors open....
4 February 2026
Dilapidations: Commercial Tenant And Landlord Obligations In The UK
If you’re leasing commercial premises for your small business, you’ll probably come across dilapidations at some point - often right when you’re already juggling moving out, fitting out a new site, or...
4 February 2026
How Break Clauses Work in UK Commercial Leases
If you’re signing up to a commercial lease, you’re probably focused on the obvious stuff: the rent, the length of the term, and whether the space works for your customers and your...
3 February 2026
License to Assign: Meaning and When You Need One in Commercial Contracts
If your business is growing (or changing direction), there’s a good chance you’ll need to transfer a contract at some point. Maybe you’re selling the business, moving premises, bringing in a new...
2 February 2026Renting Office Space In The UK: Key Legal Terms, Costs And Contracts
Renting office space is one of those exciting business milestones that can quickly turn stressful if the paperwork (and the price tags) aren’t what you thought you were signing up for. Whether...
2 February 2026
Commercial Building Insurance: Landlord Or Tenant Responsibility?
If you’re taking on commercial premises for your business, it’s easy to assume that “insurance is the landlord’s job”. In reality, the answer is usually: it depends on what your lease says...
2 February 2026
Commercial Lease Agreements In the UK: What To Know Before Signing
If you’re about to take on a shop, office, studio, warehouse, clinic space, or hospitality venue, signing a commercial lease agreement in the UK is a big “grown-up business” moment. It’s also...
2 February 2026
Franchise Restaurants In The UK: Legal Considerations For Owners
Opening a restaurant is exciting - and buying into a franchise can feel like the “safer” path because you’re stepping into an established brand, menu, and operating system. But running a franchise...
1 February 2026
Buying A Franchise In The UK: Legal Checklist For Business Owners
Buying a franchise can feel like the “best of both worlds” for a small business owner: you get an established brand, proven systems and (often) training and support, while still running your...
30 January 2026
Licence For Alterations: What Business Tenants Need Before Making Changes
If you’re renting business premises, it’s only natural to want to make the space work for you. Maybe you want to reconfigure the layout, add signage, install extraction for a kitchen, or...
30 January 2026Commercial Rent Review: How It Works And Key Risks For Businesses
If you run a small business from premises you don’t own, your rent is probably one of your biggest fixed costs. And even if your rent feels manageable today, a commercial rent...
29 January 2026Licence to Alter: Key Points for UK Landlords and Commercial Tenants
If you’re fitting out new premises, refreshing your shopfront, or adapting a unit so your business can operate properly, you’ll often need more than a builder and a budget. In many commercial...
27 January 2026Office Rental Space: Key Legal Terms To Check Before You Sign
Finding the right office rental space can feel like a big milestone for your business. Maybe you’re moving out of your spare room, hiring your first team members, or you just need...
24 January 2026Commercial Forfeiture: How UK Businesses Can End a Commercial Lease
If your business rents premises (a shop, office, café, warehouse, salon, or studio), your commercial lease is often one of your biggest commitments. So when something goes wrong - rent falls into...
24 January 2026UK Franchise Examples: Popular Business Models And Key Legal Issues
If you’re exploring ways to grow a business (or start one with a proven model), looking at franchise examples is a smart place to begin. Franchising can give you a clearer roadmap...
23 January 2026
Commercial Rentals In The UK: Key Lease Terms To Check Before Signing
Finding the right premises can feel like a huge milestone for your business. Whether you’re opening your first shop, taking on a small office, or moving into a unit to store and...
23 January 2026Commercial Property Legal Advice: Leases, Negotiation Tips & Pitfalls
Moving into new premises can feel like a huge milestone. Maybe you’re opening your first shop, expanding your warehouse space, or taking on an office that finally fits your growing team. But...
23 January 2026Commercial Lease Security Deposits in the UK: What You Need to Know
Signing a commercial lease is a big milestone for any small business. It usually means you’ve found the right location, you’re ready to fit out the space, and you can finally start...
22 January 2026
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