Commercial Lease Renewal Rights: A Tenant’s Guide to Security of Tenure
For most small businesses, the premises are part of the business itself. Customers know where to find you, staff know the commute, and suppliers know the delivery address. So the…
Dilapidations Claims Explained: A Tenant’s Guide to Cutting Your Lease-End Bill
For many small-business tenants, the most expensive surprise in a commercial lease arrives at the end of it: a dilapidations claim. The landlord sends a schedule listing everything you allegedly…
Corporation Tax Marginal Relief Explained for UK Small Companies
If your limited company’s profits fall between £50,000 and £250,000, your corporation tax bill is not calculated at a single rate. It sits in a taper zone called marginal relief,…
Invoice Fraud Prevention: A Small Business Playbook for UK Firms
Invoice Fraud Prevention: A Small Business Playbook for UK Firms Imagine paying a £12,000 supplier invoice on time, in full, and then getting a polite email from your supplier asking…
Charging Interest on Late Payments: A Small Business Guide
Late payment is one of the most common cash-flow problems facing UK small businesses. You have done the work, sent the invoice, and then waited — sometimes for weeks past…
Commercial Lease vs Licence: What’s the Difference?
A clear explanation of the difference between a commercial lease and a licence for UK small businesses, and which suits which situation.
Commercial Lease Key Terms Explained
A plain-English glossary of commercial lease terminology for UK small business owners, covering FRI, break clauses, alienation and more.
Hidden Costs of Renting Commercial Property (UK Guide)
A breakdown of the hidden costs beyond rent when renting commercial property in the UK, from business rates to dilapidations.
When to Use a Break Clause: A Small Business Guide
A guide to when and how to use a lease break clause, covering the signs it may be time to exit, strict compliance requirements and alternatives to consider.
How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease for a Small Business (UK)
A practical guide to negotiating a commercial lease as a UK small business, covering key terms, the negotiation process and common mistakes to avoid.