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James Lockhart recognises that lease renewals and rent reviews are a major source of disputes between landlords and tenants, particularly as businesses strive to control costs in the face of rising inflation and fiscal pressures. To address this, James undertook a specialised training programme to equip himself with the skills needed to assist landlords and tenants in resolving these disputes. He has gained three key professional qualifications: first, as an Expert Witness, enabling him to present expert evidence in court proceedings; secondly, as an Arbitrator; and most recently, as an Independent Expert. As an Independent Expert, James draws on his…
On behalf of a retaining Client, we are seeking a modern/new office premises of circa 4,500 sq. ft. Please send details in the following size range: 3,500 sq. ft. to 5,500 sq. ft. Specification: The offices are required as an operational base for the client’s national sales team, together with training rooms, a desk based…
James Lockhart had the pleasure of introducing James Watson from Panattoni as guest speaker to a gathering of Swindon Action and Property (known as SNAP). James Watson, Head of Development, Southern England & London of Panattoni UK, shared with the audience of 30 local professionals and property developers, Panattoni’s strategic vision for the comprehensive redevelopment…
It may come as big shock to tenants of industrial and warehouse premises, but rents have been rising significantly in the last two years. Most leases of five or more years duration incorporate a rent review mechanism. Currently if you signed a lease say 5 years ago and you have a forthcoming rent review you can easily be facing…