Tenants & Occupiers
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We work with our clients across London and the UK spanning a multitude of sectors.
You can rely on Boodle Hatfield to guide and support you:
- From first time acquisition through to larger scale expansion
- Throughout the entire process, from agreeing heads of terms through to moving in
- With negotiations on timescales, budgets and requirements
- In giving advice on lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments, alterations, contractual disputes and considerations with higher-risk residential buildings protected by the Building Safety Act
- On exit strategies and ending leases
Recommended reading
The Government recently published the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which proposes banning upwards-only rent reviews in commercial leases. The change is still subject to Parliamentary approval. Under the current system, rent on review can only increase or stay the same and cannot drop below the current rent, even if market rates fall. Partners, David Rawlence and Sophie Henwood, and Associate Kate Symons, outline the key aspects of the proposed ban.
Read more 2 min read 30 Jun 2025 The new office normal: What occupiers want, and how managed offices help landlords deliver – David Rawlence comments in the Kitt reportManaged offices are becoming a core part of landlord strategy, especially for spaces under 10,000 sq. ft. In a report recently produced by managed office operator, Kitt, and featured in Estates Gazette, Partner, David Rawlence highlights how legal frameworks are evolving to simplify and streamline leases to balance the interests of landlords, tenants, and operators together under one agreement.
Read more 5 min read 26 Jun 2025 Why the UK remains a strategic destination for Middle Eastern investmentThe UK continues to be a key destination for Middle Eastern investors, drawn by its legal certainty, stable economy, and strong education system. In London Arabia Magazine, Partners, Shaima Jillood and Reem Al-Jumaily explore how Middle Eastern investors are moving beyond real estate into technology, hospitality, and F&B – shaping multigenerational legacies.
Read more 2 min read 17 Jun 2025 Boodle Hatfield Property Insights – Summer 2025 EditionIn this issue, our team of experts consider the latest developments shaping the property landscape.
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