Jill Marshall Jill Marshall

Shockwaves: Proposed Ban on Upward-Only Rent Reviews

In an industry where news rarely arrives with fireworks, the UK government’s proposal on 10 July 2025 to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases in England landed like a bolt from the blue. What’s the impact for retail tenants?

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Gary Marshall Gary Marshall

Letting Agents as Sanctions Police: Obligations Unveiled

New UK rules from May 2025 require letting agents to conduct financial sanctions checks on landlords and tenants. Discover the compliance challenges and what it can mean for retail property - tenants, landlords and agents.

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Gary Marshall Gary Marshall

Shared Space, EV Charging, Fair Use: A Retail Property View

Unpacking the legal, operational and ethical challenges of shared spaces in commercial property. From EV chargers to delivery yards, discover how retailers can protect their interests and ensure fair use through clear leases and proactive management.

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Gary Marshall Gary Marshall

Lease Options to Renew or Break, IFRS and Landlords' Ledgers

In this blog from That Retail Property Guy, uncover the critical details of break clauses and lease renewal options tailored for retail and commercial tenants. Avoid costly pitfalls, manage IFRS liabilities and secure your position with clear, actionable lease strategies.

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Gary Marshall Gary Marshall

Kerching! “Follow the Money” in Retail Property

Retailers often overlook the hidden value (potentially £millions) buried in their property portfolios. That Retail Property Guy Gary Marshall explores why the overlap between estates and finance is a goldmine for cost recovery, reduced overheads and profit optimisation. Packed with real-world stories including seven-figure wins and a four-year-old ‘ghost transaction’ …

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