All Guides
Browse our complete library of plain-English business guidance, organised by topic.
Getting Started
Buying, owning and running commercial property in the UK.
6 guidesBusiness Rates
The 2026 revaluation, multipliers, reliefs, empty rates and appeals.
13 guidesCommercial Leases
The 1954 Act, rent reviews, break clauses, forfeiture and arrears.
17 guidesDilapidations
Schedules, the section 18 cap, and settling a claim.
7 guidesService Charges
What is recoverable, the RICS code, and handling disputes.
5 guidesMEES & Energy
The EPC minimum to let, exemptions, penalties and the 2031 proposal.
7 guidesTax
SDLT, VAT and option to tax, capital allowances, CGT and income tax.
16 guidesSIPP & SSAS
Holding commercial property in a pension, and the 2027 IHT change.
9 guidesPlanning & Use Classes
Class E, permitted development and change of use.
4 guidesCompliance & Safety
Fire, asbestos, electrical, water and accessibility duties.
10 guidesInvestment & Finance
Yields, valuation, commercial mortgages and deal structures.
8 guidesManaging Tenants
Letting, referencing, deposits, insolvency and retention.
5 guidesInsurance
Buildings, liability, loss of rent, terrorism and empty property.
4 guidesScotland, Wales & NI
Where commercial property law and tax diverge across the UK.
3 guidesLaw Reform Tracker
The 1954 Act review, the upward-only ban, MEES and pension IHT.
2 guidesLand, Rooftops & Specialist Income
Income from rooftops and land: telecoms, solar, EV charging, advertising, wayleaves and easements.
6 guides