Real estate

Are you licensed for your COVID Vacs sites?

Finding appropriate venues to give the COVID-19 vaccinations has resulted in some creative thinking as to places where this can be done. 

Biodiversity net gain on new commercial developments

With sustainability of the built environment now so high on the political agenda, anyone involved in the development of new housing and commercial development is probably already aware of the government’s proposals for a mandatory biodiversity net gain (or “BNG”) requirement on such developments.

Charities Act 2022 reforms: Amendments to charity property provisions

On 14 June the second group of reforms under the Charities Act 2022 were brought into force by the Charities Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2 and Saving provisions) Regulations 2023. These reforms bring in some important amendments to the provisions dealing with charity property and aim to simplify some of the statutory requirements.

Code for leasing business premises 2020 – a tool for your toolbox

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors recently published an updated Code for Leasing Business Premises, effective from 1 September 2020, which independent practitioners will need to be aware of when negotiating leases whether as a landlord or as a tenant.

Declaration of Trust: A useful tool for the modern practice

Lisa Davison, Real Estate Partner, explains why a Declaration of Trust is vital to protect your GP surgery.

Hempsons complete further acquisition for Modular Group Investments (MGI)

Hempsons’ corporate and real estate teams have acted for Modular Group Investments (MGI) in their acquisition of Oakland Glass.  The transaction completed on 8 February.

Hempsons support Envisage Dental on their latest practice acquisition

Hempsons’ corporate and real estate teams have acted for Envisage Dental in their acquisition of a private dental practice in Kent.

Hempsons’ Newcastle office receives a major boost through the appointment of commercial property expert, David Naughten

David Naughten brings a wealth of experience to our commercial property team in the north.

Judgment in BMA / NHSPS Service Charges Dispute

The High Court has released its long-awaited judgment in five “test cases” where GP practices, with the support of the BMA, have challenged service charges demanded by NHS Property Services Ltd.

Leasing premises – do you know what you’re letting yourself in for?

Many dental practitioners struggle with the decision of whether to purchase their practice premises or take a lease from a landlord. A well negotiated lease can leave dentists with a greater degree of flexibility when considering retirement or the sale of their practice.

New GP Premises Costs Directions – they are here!

NHS England have published the long-awaited refreshed Premises Costs Directions governing the NHS funding of primary care estate in England.

New Hempsons Southampton office

Announcing the opening of our fifth UK office.

New Year partner and associate promotions

We are delighted to announce a new partner and several associate promotions, providing a major boost to our healthcare advisory, healthcare litigation, commercial and real estate teams.

Newsflash: Funding options available for surgery improvements

If you have identified a need to invest in your surgery premises, whether it be for general improvements, extension plans to accommodate a growing local community or a move into newly built fit-for-purpose premises, the next step is to weigh up the potential funding options available to you. 

Partner and associate promotions

We are delighted to announce this year’s round of partner and associate promotions, providing a major boost to our Healthcare Litigation and Real Estate teams.

Practice Premises – maximising value (and “minimising” time)

Practice Premises – maximising value and "minimising" time Maximising "value" is a common objective for most practitioners in one way or another. “Value” can include the value provided to patients.  On the other hand, it could be the economic value of the practice and its income stream or the value of the practice 'brand' and the exposure received.

Property and Charities Act 2022 reforms

March 7th 2024 saw the bringing into force of the final provisions of the Charities Act 2022 (ChA 2022) affecting charity property transactions.

Rationalising leased office space – making the most of your opportunities

With advances in technology, more and more charities and social enterprises are reviewing their office space requirements and taking the opportunities this presents for reducing rent, rates and utility bills.

Settlement in BMA / NHSPS Service Charges Dispute

Social Care Newsbrief autumn 2021

Read the autumn 2021 Social Care Newsbrief.

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Coronavirus) (England) (Amendment) Order 2020

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Coronavirus) (England) (Amendment) Order 2020 came into effect on Thursday, 9 April 2020. Myles Evans provides a summary.

Title defects – proceed with caution

It is important to be forward thinking when title defects are discovered on property that you own. There are often a number of options when considering how to deal with title defects. But what can seem like an easy solution at the time might in fact bring about larger problems down the line due to the strict requirements potential buyers or lenders often have.

To lease or to licence?

The difference between a lease and a licence to occupy should be understood at the outset. Stewart Gregory explains about the lease licence dilemma, your rights and the vulnerabilities.

Trust registration service and the impact on GP partnership property

Since 2017 trustees have had obligations to register and provide information about trusts and their beneficiaries to HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (the TRS).

What are the requirements of the new HMO Regulations?

Adam Smith, Partner at Eastwoods, talks about the new rules regarding HMOs whilst, as the first in a series of complementary articles, Quentin Hunt, a barrister and expert in the field, explains more of the consequences of non-compliance.

What do the NHS Premises Costs Directions 2024 mean for practices?

The new NHS Premises Costs Directions are here and usher in long-awaited changes to the system of funding for GP surgery premises in England. Commercial property partner Bryn Morgan discusses what the changes mean for GP practices.

Will NHS England’s plan to ‘de-risk’ GP premises leases work?

Bryn Morgan assesses NHS England's plan for other NHS bodies to take on the liabilities for GP practice leases.

You’re all in it together

A Declaration of Trust is a useful tool for independent practitioners to protect valuable property investments and exposure to unforeseen liabilities.