BPE Solicitors congratulates Aqua Construction on the successful delivery of its 20th affordable housing development to Gloucester City Homes

The Commercial Property team at BPE Solicitors, and lead client adviser Partner Paul Engelbrecht, have congratulated building company Aqua Construction following its delivery to Gloucester City Homes of The Robinswood development on Matson Avenue, Gloucester.

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard ‘MEES’- Important Commercial Landlord Key Dates

On the 20 September 2023, the Prime Minister delivered a speech announcing important changes to the Government’s environmental targets including delaying the elimination of gas boilers and pushing back the ban on purchasing new petrol cars from 2030 to 2035.

Don’t lose your Head when agreeing Heads of Terms

For anyone engaged in commercial property dealings, from agents and accountants to clients, understanding the importance of "Heads of Terms" is paramount, for they are the cryptic gateway to a spine-tinglingly smooth and efficient transaction process.

Jade's Law

In this article, Hannah Mills goes through a recent update by the Justice Secretary, designed to give children better protection from harm.

Subletting or Assigning a Commercial Lease

In the dynamic world of renting, commercial tenants often find themselves at a crossroads when circumstances change. Whether it's a relocation desire or an economic downturn, situations arise where tenants need to part ways with their leases. Enter subletting and assigning, two options that can be your ticket to tenant freedom. But what's the difference, and which one should you choose? Let's break it down.

BPE Solicitors advises Boultbee Brooks on the sale of Hyphen Building in Manchester

The Team at BPE, led by Partners Jo Bewley and Doug Armstrong, have advised Boultbee Brooks Real Estate on their sale of the newly refurbished Hyphen Building in Manchester.

A View from the Bench: Helen Cankett Update

After being appointed as a Deputy District Judge in 2022, Helen Cankett reflects on her experiences so far.

BPE’s Corporate team advises Partners& on NexGen acquisition

The Corporate team at Cheltenham-based BPE Solicitors have recently acted for Partners& on its acquisition of Kent based brokers NexGen Insurance Solutions.

PNLA appointment for BPE professional negligence expert John Carter

John Carter, partner at Cheltenham based BPE Solicitors, has been appointed Midlands Area Representative for the Professional Negligence Lawyer’s Association.

Fairlawn House, Amesbury – Press Release

The Commercial Property team at Cheltenham-based BPE Solicitors have advised the owners on the sale of Fairlawn House, Amesbury a beautiful Grade II listed Georgian guest house for an undisclosed amount.

Mutual Wills: a case law update

In this article, Emily Rowan-Maxwell looks at the recent case of McLean v McLean, highlighting the strict requirements for mutual wills.

BPE Solicitors advises Weird Fish on UK retail premises expansion

The commercial property team at BPE Solicitors were delighted to recently complete the leases on five new retail premises for Weird Fish in Whitstable, St David’s, Aldeburgh, Southwold & Boscastle.