Whether you are building, selling or renting a property, an Energy Performance Certificate will be required by law. An EPC shows anyone interested in the property its energy efficiency, which will include the running costs of the property and its environmental impact. The energy we use in our buildings for heating, lighting and power produces […]

If you are a commercial property owner, you should have regular assessments of your property value to ensure that you are adequately insured in the event of a fire or other disastrous incident.  Should a worst case scenario event take place, an incorrectly valued property may mean that your insurance will be insufficient to meet […]

In 2010, a new Equality Act came into force that brought together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single act. This act maintains the duties previously imposed by the Disability Discrimination Acts of 1995 and 2005, for which non-compliance can incur serious consequences. Whether planning to build a new commercial property, or take […]

Both residents and owners of commercial properties ought to be aware of the numerous building surveys that may need to be employed during their term.  One such survey offered by chartered building surveyors such as Bradley-Mason LLP is the building defects or pathology survey, and it’s a particularly important process when it comes to retaining […]

Dilapidations are complex agreements, and disputes between landlords and their tenants are common. Significant amounts of money can be involved in leasehold liability settlements, and unless both parties know exactly where they stand, amicable conclusions can often remain elusive. In some instances where Dilapidations are particularly hotly disputed, the matter may even need to be […]

When you’re buying a property, it’s all too easy to fall for the look, feel, or even price of the place, and ignore the things such as damp corners or gurgling sounds that perhaps only your subconscious had picked up on.  Unfortunately, these are the things that could result in the building needing a large […]