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28 January 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins
Irritancy and Commercial Leases: When Leases Don’t Do What They Say on the Tin
An overview of irritancy in commercial leases, examining how legal safeguards and practical considerations can alter outcomes beyond the contract wording.
27 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins
Ban of Upward-Only Rent Reviews in England & Wales: What It Means for Commercial Leases
By Tamzin Munro
A proposed ban on upward‑only rent reviews could reshape commercial leasing in England and Wales. Here’s what it means for landlords, tenants and wider market.
16 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Retrofitting Scotland’s Commercial Buildings: Navigating Energy Efficiency
Retrofitting Scotland’s older commercial buildings: challenges, legal considerations, and funding options for a sustainable future.
24 September 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins
The Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill: What does this mean for housebuilders?
By Jenna Wayth
Find out about the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill, which proposes a new tax on the construction or conversion of residential property developments.
15 July 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins
Key points of consideration for charities acquiring property
Key points of consideration for charities acquiring property.
03 June 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Community Asset Transfer Case Study: WHALE The Arts Agency
We acted for WHALE, The Arts Agency in respect of the Community Asset Transfer of the land on which their arts centre is located - read the full case study.
12 March 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew appoints new real estate specialist to its partnership
Gillespie Macandrew announces details of Heather Pearson's appointment.
05 December 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins
Owners Beware: Changes to Empty Property Relief for Non-domestic Properties in Edinburgh
By Beth Hancock
With changes being made to the Empty Property Relief in Edinburgh, we highlight impact this will have on those who own empty non-domestic properties.
12 October 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew announces series of key hires
Gillespie Macandrew has bolstered its market-leading teams with a series of recent hires.
07 April 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – Register of Overseas Entities
On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) received Royal Assent.
25 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min
09 February 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew advises on landmark Waitrose deal
By Kenny Irons
We recently advised on the purchase of two Waitrose stores in Glasgow for £23.2m.
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