Commercial alterations can become a major issue when a lease ends. A tenant may have obtained permission to carry out works, but that does not necessarily mean the alterations can remain indefinitely. What happens to alterations at lease expiry? The answer depends on...
A Schedule of Condition can look like an unnecessary expense when a commercial property is being leased. After all, why spend money documenting defects that are already visible? Because those defects could become important when the lease ends. What is a Schedule of...
Cracks are one of the most common causes of concern for homeowners. The immediate assumption is often subsidence, but cracking can arise for many different reasons. What can cause cracking? Possible causes include: Normal thermal or moisture-related movement....
“Wear and tear” is often raised when a tenant receives a dilapidations claim. A tenant may believe that the condition of the property is simply the result of normal use. A landlord may consider that the tenant has failed to comply with its repairing or maintenance...
Commercial property can represent a significant investment, yet buyers sometimes rely on a basic valuation or limited inspection before committing to the purchase. That can leave expensive defects undiscovered until after completion. What does a commercial building...
Buying a commercial property is a substantial financial commitment, and the condition of the building can have a significant effect on its future costs and suitability. A commercial building survey provides an independent assessment before you become legally committed...
A Pre-Purchase Commercial Building Survey is an independent assessment of a commercial property's physical condition before a purchaser completes the transaction. It is intended to help the purchaser understand the building they are acquiring and identify potential...
Finding evidence of cracking or movement during a property survey does not automatically mean that the property should be rejected. The important question is what is causing the movement, whether it is ongoing and what further investigation or remedial work may be...
A commercial property condition survey provides an assessment of the physical condition of a commercial building at a particular point in time. It can be useful to landlords, tenants, purchasers and investors who need to understand the condition and potential...
Technical Due Diligence is the process of investigating the physical and technical condition of a property so that a purchaser, investor or occupier can properly understand the building before becoming committed to the transaction. For many acquisitions, a detailed...
