Latest Updates

By the Streathers Litigation Team A High Court dispute between the landlords of Brent Cross Shopping Centre and John Lewis has attracted significant attention across the commercial property sector and highlights a growing issue facing landlords and tenants alike: how should turnover rent provisions drafted decades ago apply to modern retail models? The case centres...

The commercial property market continues to evolve as businesses adapt to changing economic conditions, flexible working practices and shifting investment priorities. Whether you are acquiring a commercial building, negotiating a lease, refinancing a property portfolio or planning a development, obtaining legal advice at an early stage can help avoid costly delays and protect your commercial...

When buying a home, many people focus on finding the right property, negotiating the best price and arranging finance. What is often overlooked is how much value an experienced solicitor can add throughout the process. At Streathers, we advise clients across the market, with your appointed solicitor dealing with your transaction from initial instruction to...

Modern families are more complex than ever. Second marriages, unmarried partners, children from previous relationships and international assets can create significant challenges when planning for the future. Many people assume that a straightforward will is enough. However, for families with substantial assets, a simple approach can unintentionally create disputes, expose wealth to tax, or leave...

By the Streathers Leasehold Enfranchisement Team Discovering that your freeholder cannot be located can be frustrating and concerning, particularly if you are trying to sell your property, extend your lease or improve the management of your building. The good news is that an absent freeholder does not necessarily prevent leaseholders from securing their rights. In...

By the Streathers Litigation and Property Disputes Team A recent High Court decision will be of considerable interest to landlords, tenants and professional advisers involved in business lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. In Pridewell Properties (London) Ltd v Spirit Pub Co (Managed) London Ltd [2026] EWHC 953 (Ch), the High Court...

By the Streathers Commercial Real Estate Team For many businesses, commercial property is one of their most valuable assets. Whether occupied by the business itself or held as an investment, property can play a significant role in growth, profitability and long-term financial security. However, many property owners and occupiers focus primarily on completing the transaction...

Over the last two decades, art has increasingly become recognised not only as a cultural asset but also as a sophisticated investment class. From Old Masters and Impressionist works to contemporary art, sculpture and rare antiques, investors are allocating substantial capital to art as part of broader wealth preservation and diversification strategies. However, unlike traditional...

By Annmarie Jones, Alexander Prior and the Streathers Private Client & Corporate Teams For decades, many business owners have operated on a relatively comfortable assumption. If substantial wealth was held within a qualifying trading business, Business Property Relief could significantly reduce the inheritance tax burden when ownership passed to the next generation. The reforms introduced...

Buying, selling or financing a property is one of the most significant financial decisions most individuals and families will ever make. Whether you are purchasing a Prime Central London home, acquiring an investment property, refinancing a portfolio, securing development land or buying a country estate, specialist legal advice can help protect your investment and ensure...

Turning Development Potential into Commercial Success Property development remains one of the most exciting and rewarding sectors of the UK property market. Whether you are a developer bringing forward a residential scheme, a landowner seeking to maximise value through planning, an investor acquiring strategic land, or a business pursuing a mixed-use development, success depends upon...

Executors are the individuals formally appointed under the terms of your Will to administer your estate and ensure that your wishes are carried out in accordance with its provisions. Their responsibilities can include collecting and valuing assets, settling any outstanding liabilities, and distributing the estate to beneficiaries. You are required to appoint at least one...