Commercial property can be a fantastic investment and help elevate your business even further. In this article, Hannah Martin outlines everything you need to know before taking the plunge.
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In this article, Commercial Property Expert Patsy Whitford breaks down your financing options and their pros and cons, so you can make an informed decision on which to choose.
In this article, Dispute Resolution specialist Anthony Eaton outlines how property misrepresentation works and whether you have a claim.
In this article, Commercial Property Expert Ben Cobb has outlined how to prepare your property for letting from your obligations to finding a tenant and completion.
In her latest article, Commercial Property Solicitor Richard Ramshaw outlines some tips, strategies and a checklist for negotiating the Heads of Terms of a commercial lease.
In her first article for the firm, Trainee Solicitor Zoe Burcombe outlines how much money you can borrow based on your income, including what you need for your deposit and mortgage.
In this article, Landlord and Tenant Specialist Michelle Hayter summarises exactly what the Government said regarding Section 21 evictions, and answers some questions from landlords.
In his latest article, Landlord & Tenant Specialist Jason Grimster outlines how deposit protection works and your obligations.
In his latest article, Jason Grimster outlines what the new How to Rent Guide includes and what it means for you.
In her latest article, Licensed Conveyancer Julia Gaunt outlines how a transfer of equity works and the process involved.
In this article, Conveyancing Partner Michelle Petersen outlines how to buy a property at auction including the advantages, how to prepare and how to get a mortgage.
When looking to buy a property, the conveyancing process, on the face of it, can be daunting but its important to understand.
So, in this article, Residential Conveyancer Joanna Weller has outlined the conveyancing process from beginning to end in simple terms.
In this article, Conveyancing Partner Clare Hallett looks at the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new build and outlines how the conveyancing works on new build properties.
In this article, Conveyancing Paralegal Jade Baker has outlined the conveyancing process for selling from beginning to end and the costs involved.
In her latest article, Chartered Legal Executive Natalie Neil outlines what documents and disclosures you need when looking to sell your home and answers any other questions you may have.
In this article, Beach Hut Specialist Richard Ramshaw outlines how much a beach hut costs, the process involved in buying and the documents you will need.
Following the Building Safety Act, in this article, Leasehold Specialist Hannah Faith details why you might need to extend your lease, how the process works, the costs involved and more.
If you’re looking at buying a home, you may have come across the term Stamp Duty Land Tax. In this article, Conveyancing Partner Michelle Petersen explains stamp duty in more detail and outlines what the current rates are, including those for first time buyers.
The Government have now launched their all new How to Rent Guide for 2023, to add to and update what was included in the previous handbook.
In this article, Landlord & Tenant Specialist Olivia Parkinson outlines what the guide is and what action landlords need to take.
In her latest article, Leasehold Property Specialist Hannah Faith outlines how a Mortgagee Protection Clause can be used to reduce the threat of forfeiture for leaseholders.
Knowing who is responsible for repairing which part of a commercial property is important.
Not only will the landlord want to protect their investment and the value of the property, but the tenant will also need to know what their obligations are.
In his latest article, Commercial Property Solicitor Richard Ramshaw outlines ‘who is responsible for what’ in a commercial lease.
In her latest article, Commercial Property Solicitor Hannah Martin looks at how remortgaging works on buy-to-let property and outlines whether it’s a good option for you.
In her latest article, Niki Adkins, Head of Leasehold Property, outlines the rights of flat owners to purchase the freehold through the right of Collective Enfranchisement.
In her latest article, Anne Albritton, Leasehold Property Specialist, explores the options available to flat owners who wish to own the freehold of their building.
In her latest article Leasehold Property Executive Hannah Faith outlines what the Right of First Refusal is, in simple terms, and outlines your rights as flat owner.
Some flats offer a share of freehold. But what does this actually mean?
In this article, Leasehold Specialist Hannah Faith explains the meaning of share of freehold.
In this article, Leasehold Property Specialist Niki Adkins outlines what happens when ground rent exceeds 250 and explains what you can do about it.
In this article Commercial Property Partner Ben Cobb looks at your options for terminating your commercial lease as a tenant and outlines how to go about them.
Conveyancing Partner Michelle Petersen answers some of the most common queries around remortgaging and looks at the pros, cons and costs.
In this video, Will Bartley provides a comprehensive how-to guide to AirBnb short term lettings.
Once you’ve found a suitable tenant for your property, and gone through the ‘screening process’ to ensure that they’re the right fit, you’ll need to prepare your property for their arrival.
In this article, Landlord & Tenant Specialist Olivia Parkinson outlines how to get ready for your new tenant and what documents you’ll need to provide.
Restrictive covenants, as you may well know, can be a real nuisance for landlords.But what exactly are they, what effect do they have, and how can you remove them. In his latest article, Landlord and Tenant Specialist Olivia Parkinson answers these questions and more.
In this article, Landlord & Tenant specialist Olivia Parkinson provides advice for people who are looking to become a landlord.
He goes on to outline the responsibilities of a landlord, the costs involved and the benefits.
In this video, Will Bartley looks at whether landlords can evict tenants themselves or whether they should take specialist advice.
In this video, Landlord and Tenant specialist Will Bartley covers Restrictive Covenants and how to deal with them.
If you’re a landlord who’s waiting for a new tenant to move in, you may be wondering what you can do to make sure that you’re prepared for their arrival.
In his latest video, Landlord and Tenant Specialist Will Bartley recommends three actions to take to get ready for new tenants.
If you’re looking to rent out property, you need to be aware of the responsibilities that you will take on as a landlord.
So, in this video, Landlord and Tenant Specialist Will Bartley outlines the 5 most important duties that you will have.
Are you looking to rent out a property, but unsure where to start? If so, this video might help. Here, Landlord and Tenant Specialist Will Bartley outlines the first steps that you should take.
Leaseholders will often want to renovate and modernise their property. Minor interior makeovers will not typically require consent from the Freeholder, however what about more substantial works?
In this article, Property Litigation Associate Michelle Hayter provides advice on Licences to Alter in residential leasehold properties.
The Government have today announced a cut in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), as unveiled by the chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng this morning.
But what does this mean for homebuyers, first-time buyers and those in the middle of a transaction?
In her latest article, Conveyancing Partner Clare Hallett outlines what the cut in stamp duty is and what it means for you.
In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Hannah Martin provides advice for landlords looking to start an HMO.
Hannah outlines the requirements and licensing conditions, and discusses the responsibilities of an HMO landlord.
Mortgaging is the most popular way of purchasing property and is commonly associated with residential homes. But what about commercial mortgages?
In this article, Commercial Property Associate Patsy Whitford answers some of the most frequently asked questions around commercial mortgages.
In this article, Property Litigation specialist Michelle Hayter outlines how landlords can go about the eviction process
In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Richard Ramshaw answers some of the most common and popular questions around adverse possession and provides advice for those looking to prove and claim it.
In this article, Conveyancing Executive Natalie Neil discusses property surveys.
She looks at the types of surveys, what will be checked, the costs involved, choosing a surveyor and more.
While the UK is suffering a high level of homelessness, Dorset has a high number of unoccupied homes in the South West. The Frettens team has closely analysed the data from the 2021 Census and ONS figures on UK dwellings to determine the...
Dorset is a popular place for retirees to move to over other age groups, new census data reveals. Following the publication of the 2021 Census , we compared this data with that of the 2011 Census to learn more about how the demographics of the Dorset...
Commercial Property Partner Oonagh McKinney provides advice for IPs on working with commercial leases, including complying to code of practice, assignments and break clauses.
In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Hannah Martin outlines what sale and leaseback is, why it may be a good option for your company and the pros and cons.
Property Litigation specialist Jason Hayter looks at the recently publishers renters reform White Paper. Will looks at the takeaways for both landlords and tenants, including an update on Section 21 evictions, the private renters ombudsman, decent homes standard and property portal.
In her latest Q&A, Property Litigation specialist lawyer Michelle Hayter provides advice on the Section 20 Consultation process and its importance to both private residential landlords and tenants.
In the recent Queen’s Speech, plans were outlined for the Renters Reform Bill. This included an update on the abolition of Section 21 evictions and when we might see it. Michelle Hayter summarises the Queen’s Speech; outlining the key takeaways for landlords.
In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Patsy Whitford looks at the implications of having a restrictive covenant on a property that you own or are looking to buy.
Patsy goes on to outline what happens when a covenant is breached and discusses how you can remove a covenant from your property.
In this month’s Q&A, Property Litigation specialist Michelle Hayter provides advice for freeholders on how to recover Service Charges and Ground Rent from Leaseholders.
In this article, Leasehold Property Paralegal Hannah Faith looks at the upcoming Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act, discussing when its coming into force and how it will affect lease extensions.
Frettens’ own ‘Insolvency Guru’ Malcolm Niekirk recently provided his update on understanding rent arbitrations for insolvency practitioners.
In this article, Property Litigation specialist Michelle Hayter provides advice on the impact of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 to landlords and tenants.
In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Hannah Martin outlines everything you need to know about EPCs and the upcoming changes to them as well as discussing how you can prepare.
Property Litigation specialist lawyer, Michelle Hayter, provides advice on what happens when joint home-owners cannot agree on what to do with their Property.
In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Richard Ramshaw looks at subletting. He outlines what it is, how it works and whether you can sublet your property.
He goes on to discuss the benefits and risks of subletting and provides some expert advice from both a tenant and subtenant perspective.
In this article, Conveyancing Paralegal Sophie Pope takes a look at Help to Buy and Lifetime ISAs.
Sophie outlines the ins and outs of each ISA and answers some frequently asked questions from first-time buyers around ISAs.
In his first article, Commercial Property Solicitor Richard Ramshaw outlines the difference between a commercial lease and licence.
Richard goes on to discuss which is best, from both a landlord and tenant perspective.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced the ‘Levelling Up’ White Paper yesterday, which will attempt to “change the economic model of this country”.
Landlord & Tenant specialist Anna Curtis details what will be included in the White Paper and discusses the key takeaways for landlords below.
Property Litigation specialist lawyer, Anna Curtis, provides advice on residential construction disputes, why they arise, and what to do about them.
Our bright property experts have written this article to guide you through the moving day process and beyond.
They provide some top tips for moving day and outline some considerations and questions that should be asked once you’re in the property.
We've created and provided a complete guide to buying your first home. We've detailed everything from first-contact to completion.
We've created and provided a complete guide to buying your first home. We've detailed everything from first-contact to completion.
Property Litigation specialist lawyer, Anna Curtis , provides advice on residential neighbour boundary disputes, why they arise, and what to do about them.
Leasehold Property Associate Niki Adkins sits down with the people over at Christopher Shaw, discuss the basics of complexities of leasehold properties.
Property Litigation specialist lawyer, Anna Curtis, provides advice on Section 25 and Section 26 Notices – what they mean, and how to use them.
If your looking to buy-to-let, then this article is for you. Members of our Conveyancing, Tax and Dispute teams have outlined everything you need to know about buy-to-let mortgages.
Hannah Faith outlines how to write a deed of variation letter and contact your freeholder. She then discusses what to be cautious of in the freeholders offer and provides the steps involved in variation.
In this article, Conveyancing Partner Clare Hallett discusses who is most at risk from property fraud and how you can protect yourself.
Niki Adkins discusses the role of the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) when a landlord sells their freehold. Anne considers what he ROFR means for leaseholders and what options they have.
Property Litigation specialist Anna Curtis gives his top 10 key responsibilities for residential landlords.
With the popularity of the 'staycation' rising, beach huts have inevitably become more sought after. Fiona Knight answers your questions on buying and selling a beach hut.
Our lawyers give their reaction to the recent budget announcements, and touch on what they mean for Dorset’s businesses and wider economy.
In this article, Niki Adkins provides a ‘back to basics’ look at lease extensions.
Anne outlines what a lease extension is, when you might need one and how much one costs.
In this article, Leasehold Property Specialist Niki Adkins gives a 'back to basics' overview of leases. Niki outlines what a lease is and explains the key differences between short and long leases.
In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Patsy Whitford answers some common questions around renewing a commercial lease and outlines the process of renewal.
In this article, Conveyancing Associate Kym Gaisford details how much homebuyers can expect to pay in Stamp Duty, following the end of the ‘Holiday’.
Conveyancing Executive Natalie Neil looks at Multiple Dwellings Relief for Stamp Duty, discussing when it does and doesn't apply.
In this article, Leasehold Property Paralegal Hannah Faith outlines what the leasehold reforms are, that were announced in January, and discusses their potential impact on leaseholders.
Leasehold Property Associate Niki Adkins looks at whether co-freeholders can modernise or update their leases. Niki discusses the benefits of lease moderniation and the steps involved in doing so.
Property Litigation specialist lawyer, Anna Curtis, provides advice on why a suitable AST is required to be provided by the landlord at the start of the tenancy; discussing what this has meant for landlords and tenants.
Do first time buyers pay stamp duty? How much is stamp duty for first time buyers? Julia Gaunt looks at stamp duty first time buyers and whether first time buyers pay stamp duty.
There are some real advantages to putting in hand steps to prepare your property for sale even before it is put on the market. Commercial Property Partner Oonagh McKinney outlines some steps that can be taken to prepare your commercial property for sale.
Commercial Property Solicitor Hannah Martin looks at the upcoming interim Part L uplift, which intends to increase the energy efficiency standards. Hannah outlines when the uplift comes into force and details how to prepare for the changes.
Property Litigation specialist lawyer, Anna Curtis, provides an update on how residential lettings have been impacted by the pandemic; what this has meant for landlords and tenants; and how this will evolve over the next few months.
Fiona Knight, Commercial Property Associate, looks at covid clauses in commercial leases and how they can be used to create provisions such as rent suspension.
With the increase in consumers moving to online shopping and more and more people working from home as a result of the pandemic, there are inevitable challenges ahead for landlords and tenants of retail and office space.
Fiona Knight looks at the challenges and opportunities facing commercial landlords and tenants.
Hannah Faith, Leasehold Property Paralegal at Frettens, looks at the Informal Lease Extension route. She provides advice on contacting a freeholder, how to write an extension enquiry and what to look out for in the terms of extension.
Niki Adkins provides advice for freeholders who have been asked for their lease to be extended. She looks at the steps involved in the statutory and non-statutory lease extension processes, outlining what freeholders need to do.
Aviva and Persimmon have taken further steps to assist leaseholders, pledging to scrap ground rents and to sell freeholds at a discount. Niki Adkins looks at the announcement and discusses whether other housing developers and freeholders will follow suit.
Freeholders may choose to sell their freehold, or could be forced to sell their freehold through a process called Collective Enfranchisement.
Hannah Faith details the steps involved in selling the freehold, providing advice for freeholders on what they need to adhere in the sale process.
Yesterday, it was confirmed that the ban on commercial evictions is set to be extended. Landlord & Tenant lawyer Olivia Parkinson looks at the extension, outlining the key dates and discussing the impact for commercial landlords and tenants.
If nothing is done to protect the bank of mum and dad, there is no guarantee that monies will not be treated as a shared asset in divorce and split with the child’s partner.
Conveyancing Associate Michelle Petersen details the various ways in which parents can protect the bank of mum and dad.
According to a recent study by Legal & General, over half of first-time buyers under 35 received a financial gift from the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ (BOMAD).
In this article, Conveyancing Associate Michelle Petersen details the different ways in which parents can help their child buy their first home.
In this article, Commercial Property Solicitor Hannah Martin provides the dates for when the reliefs and protections for commercial tenancies are coming to an end, detailing what this means for landlords & tenants of commercial property.
Leasehold Property Specialist Niki Adkins debunks the misconception that a freehold owner can do what they want; and discusses how a co-freeholder needs to use a licence to alter to make alterations to their property.
Niki Adkins, Associate in Frettens broad Leasehold Property Team, answers the question 'can I alter my property?'; providing an overview of licenses to alter and deeds of variation.
Niki Adkins, Associate in Frettens broad Leasehold Property Team, answers the question 'can I alter my property?'; providing an overview of licenses to alter and deeds of variation.