Project Speed: Will accelerating infrastructure projects see a drift towards poorer quality developments?
In an effort to revive and reenergise the declining footfall throughout high streets and town centres, the government has introduced new use classes and permitted development rights (‘PDRs’) as part of an initiative titled ‘Project Speed’.
COVID-19: New measures to protect UK high street from aggressive rent collection and closure
In a move to protect high street retailers and other companies, the UK government has introduced temporary new measures to prevent heavy-handed commercial landlords taking aggressive debt recovery action against tenants who are already struggling to pay rent during the pandemic.
Leasehold reform
On 9 January 2020, the Law Commission, published their report on options to reduce premiums payable by flat owners (“tenants”) to their landlords to extend the term of their lease or buy their freehold interest.
COVID-19: Service of documents
David Hitchcock of TWM Solicitors discusses how the impact of coronavirus effects service of documents.
Managing the effects of COVID-19 – force majeure and frustration
Simon Brew of TWM Solicitors discusses the force majeure clause and how it may assist companies who are no longer able to perform contracts.
COVID-19: Government announces moratorium on forfeiture for commercial tenants in England and Wales
David Hitchcock of TWM Solicitors discusses a recent Government announcement that effects commercial tenants in England and Wales.