Leasehold Estate

Stuart Darlington has written a practical guide for hospitality operators to ensure they are fully prepared before signing a commercial lease

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How to avoid costly hidden liabilities when acquiring a lease

By Stuart Darlington

Stuart Darlington, partner real estate at Michael Simkins LLP and author of A Tenant’s Practical Guide to Commercial Leases, talks through the steps operators should follow when acquiring a commercial lease. 

Finding the perfect pub can be hard work, but worth it in the end

Property: Finding the perfect pub

By Carina Perkins

In the second part of our special feature on property, we discuss how to find the perfect pub and make sure it has a profitable future.

Bill’s has taken a 20-year lease for a unit on the ground floor and mezzanine level

Bill’s and Byron confirmed for Hammersmith

By Mark Wingett

Bill’s and Byron have both been confirmed as tenants for the 10 Hammersmith Grove development in west London, which is owned by Development Securities Plc and Scottish Widows Investment Partnership Property Trust.