The Coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us in some way, and property landlords are feeling the consequences of their tenants having to shut shop or offer reduced services to ensure social distancing rules are met.

In this post, I outline your legal rights and what actions you can take if your tenant is struggling to make payments. More...

If your present commercial lease is no longer meeting your business needs or you are unable to keep up with rent payments due to the impact of COVID-19, you may wish to exit your lease early. There are several options available to you as a tenant depending on the terms of your lease and your surrounding circumstances. These are as follows: More...

History books will certainly mark the year 2020 as the year of COVID-19. The global pandemic caused by the deadly virus will undoubtedly change the world we know. We already see changes to the way we shop, eat and work as the list of “the new normal” seems endless.

Changes to the way we live give many business owners new ideas on how to carry their business post-COVID-19 to adapt to people’s new needs and expectations. Given the lockdown, many businesses are turning to an online presence only.

We regularly see many commercial property tenants reviewing their leases and thinking about shifting their businesses to online presence only. Although the idea to cut the costs of the premises and move businesses online is advantageous in principle, many residential properties have certain restrictive covenants on the title which prohibit what can and can’t be carried out at the property. These often include restrictions on “carrying out business”, such as running an online business from home. More...

This year has been a remarkable one to date. It’s hard to believe that a few months ago life was normal, we were going about our days blissfully unaware that we would shortly be experiencing a global pandemic.

Since then, Coronavirus has had a severe impact on businesses, especially those in the hospitality and events industry. We don’t know when normality will return, however, we have put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help you and your business during these difficult times. More...

We understand that we are in unprecedented times. Everyone is looking for guidance, and it’s not always clear where to look for answers.

If you have been furloughed and are concerned about returning to work, you are not alone. We have received many messages with questions about returning to work after lockdown. So much so, that we have decided to compile the FAQs.

Here’s a guide to your rights in Wales if your employer wants you back in the workplace. More...