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Bermans bolsters property & construction team with new partner
Bermans has strengthened its property & construction team with the appointment of James Harris as a partner.
Did you know that Bermans offers a residential conveyancing service?
Rachael Murphy
Due to increased demand for residential conveyancing services, we have decided to officially offer this area of law as apart of our official services.
Continue ReadingImpact of Climate change on Property transactions
Shona Jones
Climate change is an undeniable global phenomenon with far-reaching consequences for our environment, economy, and society. While discussions often focus on its ecological and economic impacts, it is essential to recognise that climate change is also having a profound influence on property law. This article explores the potential impact of climate change in this context, highlighting the need for adaptation and innovation within the legal framework.
Continue ReadingBermans is proud to be CQS Accredited!
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised quality standard for firms offering residential conveyancing services. The scheme is the most widely recognised form of conveyancing accreditation and acts as a quality assurance mark.
Fee Earner Focus: Q&A with Tom Simpson (Property)
Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson (pictured), joined Bermans in 2023 and is a Partner in our Property team. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his interests and work.
Continue ReadingCommercial rent arrears: the new law
Late March saw the end of some long-standing temporary changes in the law due to COVID-19, and the introduction of some new ones! Commercial landlords and tenants are affected.
From early in the first lockdown in 2020, commercial landlords were banned from exercising most of the usual remedies available to them to enforce rent arrears that fell due during the period of the pandemic, as a measure to protect tenant businesses.
Continue ReadingFee Earner Focus: Q&A – Melanie Morris (Property)
Melanie Morris
Melanie Morris joined Bermans in January 2015 as a Trainee Solicitor and qualified as a Solicitor in January 2017, becoming a Senior Associate in the Property team in January 2021.
Continue ReadingNew Vacancy – Property Finance Paralegal
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Property Finance Paralegal to join our Property and Construction team. The existing team is friendly, welcoming and hard-working and we are seeking a like-minded individual.
Continue ReadingChanges to SDLT
One of the more surprising handouts from the chancellor in response to the pandemic was the stamp duty holiday. As it comes to an end we explore what impact this will have on the housing market.
SDLT is the tax you pay on property purchases. The amount you pay depends on the value of the purchase. Prior to July 2020, SDLT was payable on all properties priced over £125,000.
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Commercial rents – what happens once the moratorium lifts?
Fergal O’Cleirigh
The statutory moratorium on lease forfeiture for commercial leases is set to expire at the end of June 2021. If it is not extended then tenants who have taken advantage of this will be required to resume rental payments as well as to pay any rent that has accrued during the moratorium.
We have received enquiries from tenants and landlords over the last few weeks anxious to understand what they can do about rent arrears and enquiring whether now is a good time to negotiate a new lease.
Our general thoughts on this are set out below. Obviously much will depend on your individual circumstances so it is important you seek specific advice before making any decisions.
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