Chinese property investors are a key player in the Manchester property market. They now find themselves, as do most UK businesses, at a crossroads: what to do about Brexit? The fact, which is seen to most betray the economic injuries already caused to the UK by the looming possibility of Brexit, is the decrease in... Read the rest of this entry →
As no-one in the business community needs to be reminded, it is an economic fact that the UK’s current status as a member of the EU means that it is a part of the world’s wealthiest international free market. This serves as a huge benefit to the UK’s economy. However, neither does anyone need to... Read the rest of this entry →
Environmental issues is a topic in which public awareness has greatly increased over the last few years and specifically in relation to property purchases. The buyer of a property, whether commercial or residential, needs to be aware of potential environmental liabilities in relation to land and buildings as there are several types for which an... Read the rest of this entry →
On 15 April 2019 the Government announced its proposal to remove the ability for a residential landlord to terminate an assured shorthold tenancy at the end of its fixed term without putting forward any grounds for termination. The abolition of so-called “no fault” evictions is part of the Government’s commitment to “modernising” the residential rental... Read the rest of this entry →
Selling a house/flat Usually an estate agent will be instructed and the property will go up for sale. Viewings will then take place and the sale price will be agreed. You should then instruct either a solicitor or a conveyancer to deal with the sale on your behalf. They will send their terms of business/engagement... Read the rest of this entry →
Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSEs) aim to speed up transactions by streamlining the type of enquiries asked of sellers in commercial property transactions. CPSEs can come in a number of forms depending on the type of transaction. Sellers are required to provide the buyer or lender, as the case may be, with tailored replies to... Read the rest of this entry →
Davis Blank Furniss has made three new appointments across the business. The first new starter is Amie Tsang who joins as a senior consultant in the Property team. Before arriving at Davis Blank Furniss, Amie ran her own successful small practice for 20 years. She brings with her a very loyal client base which is... Read the rest of this entry →
Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are the most common form of residential tenancy agreements. The Deregulation Act 2015 requires landlords to comply with specific requirements when an AST is created on or after 1st October 2015. From 1st October 2018, the requirements of the Deregulation Act 2015 will apply to all ASTs, regardless of when they... Read the rest of this entry →
Purchasing a property is likely to be one of the most expensive things you will ever buy. The expense coupled with the added emotion if you are buying a house to be your new home can be daunting so it is important to make the right choices and decisions for you before putting an offer... Read the rest of this entry →
Challenge 4 Change has agreed a five-year extension to its lease on the 19,000 sq ft Trafford Park building which houses its activity centre. Richard Hamilton, a partner and the head of property at Davis Blank Furniss, acted pro bono for the charity on its agreement with the building’s owners. The former Tate & Lyle... Read the rest of this entry →
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