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Keep abreast of the latest news in commercial property law. Our insights cover legal updates and market trends relevant to property transactions in Oxford and the surrounding areas. As trusted solicitors in Oxford, Challenor Gardiner provides the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.

Three-Hundred-Year-Old Village Pub Listed as Asset of Community Value
Pubs, many of which date back centuries, are under increasing threat of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Is Data Centre ‘White Space’ Subject to Business Rates? Question Answered
In order to be subject to non-domestic rates, a commercial space must be capable of beneficial occupation for…
Renewal of Commercial Leases – Intention is More than Mere Contemplation
The legal right that many commercial tenants enjoy to have their leases renewed can be overcome if their…
Buying Property ‘Off Plan’ Can Be Risky – Always Seek Professional Advice
The handsome returns often made by investors who buy properties ‘off plan’ have to be balanced against the…
Private Property Rights v Telecommunications Infrastructure Needs
One reason why the rooves of many tall buildings positively bristle with aerials is that private property rights…
High Court Steps In to Unwind Former Friends’ Joint Property Venture
Friends who go into business together sadly often forget that personal relationships do not always stand the test…
Tenants of Unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation Receive Compensation
If you are a tenant living in an unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO), you may be entitled…
Is Your Lease Under Threat of Forfeiture? Don’t Delay Consulting a Solicitor
Tenants who fail to pay their rent on time place themselves in real danger of having their leases…
Service Charges – There’s Nothing Flexible About Consultation Rules
There is nothing woolly or flexible about the consultation requirements placed on residential landlords before they can lawfully…
Jersey-Registered Property Developer Faces English Winding Up Petition
Companies engaged in developing UK property are often registered abroad and that can pose legal difficulties for creditors.…
Commercial Premises – Where Does the Burden of COVID-19 Losses Fall?
Where the COVID-19 pandemic rendered the use of commercial premises illegal or unviable, should the resulting losses fall…
Conversion of Listed Buildings and VAT Zero-Rating – Guideline Ruling
Building works that involve the ‘substantial reconstruction’ of listed buildings have the great benefit of being zero-rated for…
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