Changes to the Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES) for commercial property

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The countdown to the next set of changes to the Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES) for commercial property is now less than six months away – and the changes are significant. From 1 April 2023, any letting of a commercial property, whether a new lease or an existing one, will require a minimum energy performance…

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Commercial Property Litigation

Commercial Property Litigation Resolving commercial property disputes quickly is paramount. Having the right legal team behind you will help facilitate a smooth outcome and ensure that your interests are protected. This is exactly what you can expect from Thursfields. Our Commercial Property Dispute Services Commercial property disputes can occur for a number of reasons, so…

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Commercial Property team at Thursfields and the multi million pound sale

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The commercial property team at Thursfields Solicitors has advised on the multi-million pound sale of a major Halesowen industrial estate as the West Midlands industrial property market continues to go from strength to strength. Tony Gibb, head of commercial property, and senior associate Emma Hughes, acted for a Worcestershire family in the sale of Hawne…

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The “New Normal”- what does this mean for your Commercial Property?

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By now we will all have been affected by the changes and challenges 2020 has brought about. Not least businesses, which are having to quickly adapt to new guidance and get to grips with what the “New Normal” means for their sector. Although there is an uncertain road ahead, there are some key considerations which…

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Thursfields Talk Legal: using pensions and commercial property to source funds for your business

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Finding an alternative source of funds to support your business via pensions and commercial property will be discussed at a Thursfields Solicitors’ webinar later this month. Stewart Coles, an associate director in the Commercial Property department, will host the free Talk Legal webinar titled “Pensions and commercial property” at 10am on Wednesday 18 November. Stewart…

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Thursfields enables five-day turnaround on lease to electronic wholesale business | Commercial Property

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Thursfields Solicitors has helped a Birmingham property agent re-let an industrial unit in just five days. Stewart Coles, an associate director in Thursfields’ commercial property team, and Edward Siddall-Jones of agents Siddall Jones, acting on behalf of the landlord Vitalplus Ltd, enabled an electronics wholesale business to move into Units 7 & 8 Magreal Industrial…

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Commercial Property | Commercial Rents – Extra Protection for Tenants

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The Government has confirmed that it will extend the time period for suspension of the forfeiture of evictions from June 30 to September 30. Additionally, they have introduced the Code of Practice for Commercial Property.  The idea of the Code is to provide clarity for businesses when discussing rental payments and to encourage best practice…

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Thursfields helps Blakedown Car Company expand | Commercial Property

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Thursfields Solicitors has helped two enterprising directors with a major expansion of their performance car sales business. Jordan Glynne-Jones and Luke Doran, who launched Blakedown Car Company in 2015, have now tripled their showroom space and doubled their overall footprint by taking the premises opposite their car dealership in Heath Mill Close in Wombourne. The…

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Further guidance on commercial property measures – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Thursfields Solicitors has issued further guidance to commercial tenants following Royal Assent for the Coronavirus Act 2020. Tony Gibb, Director and Head of the Commercial Property team said: “The Government has acted swiftly to try and protect commercial tenants, with the intention of securing continuity for high street and other businesses when the current restrictions…

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Coronavirus (Covid-19): How to approach commercial property issues

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Following a surge in calls asking for advice from those either owning or leasing commercial premises guidance on how landlords and tenants can approach commercial property issues caused by the Covid-19 shutdown has been issued by Thursfields Solicitors. Robert Pettigrew, a Director in the Commercial Property department at Thursfields, said: “Landlords and tenants may be…

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