Insights

First of all, what is a Calderbank offer? It is effectively an offer to settle a dispute commonly used in property-related matters. t is written ‘without prejudice save as to costs’ meaning it cannot be used as evidence in the dispute except for determining the liability of costs.

As 2022 draws to a close, I reflect on the various cases I have been involved with over the last 12 months which have invariably been disputed, whether acting for Landlord or Tenant.

New Prime Minister Liz Truss certainly has plenty on her to-do list.

Businesses are not covered by the energy cap and there are predictions that more than 75,000 large firms with high energy users are at risk of insolvency or likely to lay off staff without government support.

This on-demand webinar with Royds Withy King discusses the key dilapidations issues that need to be considered when moving out of properties.

The recent Queen’s speech making moves to compel Landlord to ‘let empty shops’ is no surprise, but nor is it any cure for the High Street malaise.

We will be presenting at a webinar with Royds Withy King on dilapidations: the good, the bad and the ugly.

This webinar will look at the key dilapidations issues that need to be considered when moving out of properties.

During rent review negotiations, the rent review clause within the lease will dictate what the parties are to assume ‘hypothetically’ at that particular date. There will usually be common assumptions (vacant possession for example) and common disregards (tenants occupation for example).

Mediation of lease renewals can offer significant benefits over court proceedings and PACT

As the New Year diets begin, another retailer has announced plans to shed some of its unwanted XL properties.

Paul Raeburn stresses the importance of properly produced, well-evidenced Schedules of Condition.