Landlords with commercial properties with an EPC energy rate of ‘F’ or lower in their portfolio need to act fast. From April 1, 2023, it will be illegal to rent these out. On that date, the latest Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) ruling comes into force, applying new minimum standards in England and Wales, to both continuing/existing leases and new Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 06/01/2023
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 23/12/2022
Inflation is dominating this winter’s headlines, adding to a perfect storm created by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, rising energy costs, Brexit, COVID-19 and supply-chain issues. In the property sector, there are particular implications springing out of the economic and political turmoil and its impacts on goods and labour costs. Whether you are a landlord, own a commercial property from which you Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 16/12/2022
Storm Damage? Make Sure You’re Covered
Categories: General
Dark clouds will be gathering as winter rolls in, and some will hover over insurance claims, rather than announcing the arrival of the latest ‘named’ storm. There is a stark bad-weather warning for all commercial property owners to heed. Ensure your policy takes the same view of a storm claim as yourself, or your claim could be repudiated. The definition Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 09/12/2022
Managing Business Insurance In the Winter
Categories: General
Political and economic turmoil may be a talked-about threat this winter, but cold snaps could be just as big a foe. Businesses often overlook the business continuity issues potentially accompanying burst pipes, accumulations of snow on their roof and escapes of water. Taking all necessary steps to prevent problems before they arise and having a plan in place for if Read More…