The latest easing of lockdown restrictions against the coronavirus has seen the majority of shops re-open in England, including those previously classed as non-essential. Shops must continue to keep customers the required two metres apart with the help of floor markings, and tills should have plastic screens around them to minimise contact with shoppers. Other…
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Commercial Property
June 15, 2020
June 3, 2020
A study into the commercial property market released at the beginning of June by Rightmove shows that activity in the sector has quickly recovered to pre-lockdown levels. Rightmove claims to be the UK’s largest online commercial property agency, and has reported that enquiries in May were 6% higher this year than in May 2019. Their…
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March 6, 2020
On Wednesday 19th February between 1pm and 5pm , Bretherton Law will be hosting another commercial property legal clinic. Anyone with a commercial property legal question is able to book a free 20 minute telephone appointment with Commercial Property Solicitor Osman Dervish. You may want to discuss; Queries arising out of your commercial lease, whether…
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January 13, 2020
Gloomy stories of slow retail sales and squeezed profit margins over Christmas and New Year have been widely reported, and evidence of the consequences is visible on high streets around the country, with their empty shops and To Let boards. Internet sales are widely blamed for poor performance on the high street, and it is…
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November 19, 2018
It can be no coincidence that large numbers of professional business owners choose to invest their private pensions in commercial property, very often in the premises from which they carry out their business. The funds come from their privately-held SIPP (Self-invested Personal Pension) or SASS (Small Self-Administered Scheme), with the main attractions for the investor…
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November 13, 2018
Increases in stamp duty, changes to mortgage tax relief, and stricter regulations have all lead to a significant slowdown in the residential buy-to-let market. With Brexit looming and the financial turmoil it may bring, should those with money to invest turn their attention to the commercial market instead? Here are seven reasons to invest in…
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July 9, 2018
Taking on a commercial lease can involve huge commitments in terms of how much a business owner will have to pay, as well as the length of the agreement. Once you have found the right property for your needs the sensible choice is to instruct an experienced commercial property lawyer to guide you through the…
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May 1, 2018
The residential buy-to-let market has been one of the boom areas in property for the last twenty years, but figures show that the number of properties bought as buy-to-let investments in the last 12 months have almost halved. An average of around 6000 properties per month were changing hands in the first half of 2017,…
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March 8, 2018
Research recently undertaken by commercial property analysts CoStar has revealed that office rents in Hertfordshire are rising faster than in any other part of the UK. Average rents across the county for 2017 stood at £21.56 per sq ft, an increase of 17.2% over the previous 12 months. Office rents further north in Luton and…
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February 6, 2018
Having a solid lease on their commercial property is essential for the success of any business – be it an office, factory, shop or warehouse. So if your lease is coming to the end of its term it is important to seek professional advice to ensure your new lease is agreed as smoothly as possible,…
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I have done three conveyancing transactions and handled a Probate via Bretherton Law in the last 6-8 months. Bretherton Law is probably not the cheapest option in either case, but you do get the service and attention you pay for. Both Anne Stockley (Probate) and Isobel Doherty (Conveyancing) were outstanding and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Joe Hames
We are so pleased to have worked again with Osman Dervish at Bretherton Law.
Osman always goes out of his way to support us when buying or selling and is such an incredibly nice gentleman to converse with.
Thanks for all your support Osman. D Grant
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We recently completed on the sale of a flat and the purchase of a house, with Osman Dervish acting for us. Osman was responsive, professional and commercial to ensure the transaction was done as efficiently as possible. He faced an inexperienced and extremely rude solicitor who acted for our purchaser but always maintained a cool and professional manner notwithstanding how infuriating she was! This really helped to ensure we worked our way through the issues she created. Brethertons were also good value. Highly recommended.
Sarah Wright
I know this law firm cover many different areas which I would use if I ever needed them. I can never thank Sandra Bradley enough for her professionalism and hours of work over the past 6 months in what was a complex family case. Her support was incredible she was always honest and never gave false hope. I have every confidence in recommending this law firm and will go back to them if I ever need further help or advice. Thank you once again. Dawn
Dawn Brett
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My name is Ruth Palmer Cooper. I am posting this review to publicly confirm that this solicitors is simply the best in St Albans. I have had the pleasure of dealing with Mr Osman Dervish and his team for the past 18 months. Throughout the entire process , Mr Dervish has been outstanding. He is a remarkable solicitor who answered various queries and handled all of the ups and downs with great professionalism and clarity. He supported me through so many very tricky moments and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. He is polite and courteous.I would recommend him highly and the company are very lucky to have such a brilliant solcitor working within their establishment. Many thanks for making this whole episode so much more bearable.
william palmer cooper
Huge thanks to Lucy Madley and her team. They were friendly, helpful and proactive, keeping us informed at every turn and we have now bought our first house. I would recommend happily to friends and family.
Jack du Pille
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Sandra Bradley and team, assisted my partner and I through a very difficult time. They guided us through a very complex arena that was completely foreign to us with professional dedication and compassion throughout. I still have them on speed dial and would use Bretherton Law for all my legal needs in the future and have recommended to many family and friends already, who have also had a highly positive experience.
Richard Saunders
Sandra Bradley and her team were extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Her care, consideration and professionalism were outstanding. I felt totally supported & extremely well represented throughout a very complex & complicated case for nine months. Words cannot express my gratitude for the result she achieved. Highly recommend to everyone.
Jen Bullock
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We recently used Bretherton Law for a sale and purchase. We were really pleased with the service received. The team were responsive and professional at all times. They took the time to answer any queries we had in detail to ensure we fully understood everything. Most importantly, there was a sense or urgency throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend Bretherton Law.
Adam
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