Articles

SHW - Pre-Acquisition at Lymington

As part of its ongoing growth strategy, our client—a renowned dentistry group—continues to broaden its portfolio of surgeries across the UK. Each acquisition necessitates comprehensive pre-acquisition guidance to ensure that prospective sites are appropriate, compliant with regulations, and commercially viable. In this case, the client was evaluating the purchase of a dental surgery in Lymington and requested a detailed assessment of the property’s condition prior to making a decision.

6 May 2026

Upwards‑only rent reviews: what the announcement actually means

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has now received Royal Assent. Among much wider devolution measures, the Act includes a ban on upwards‑only rent review clauses in new and renewal commercial leases.

6 May 2026

SHW - Green Property of the Week – Napier House, Brighton

Napier offers 36,000 sq ft of Best in Class, refurbished workspace at Brighton’s Premier Office Address – Trafalgar Place – providing HQ style, fully self-contained office space in the heart of the city.

30 April 2026

SHW - The Importance of a Schedule of Condition

A schedule of condition is a document that meticulously records the state of a property at the commencement of a lease. This record includes detailed notes and photographs of any existing defects, such as damage, marks, wear and tear, or other imperfections present prior to the tenant’s occupation.

30 April 2026

Repair and Redecoration Project - Eastbourne

SHW’s Building Consultancy Team recently carried out and completed an external repair and redecoration project at 24 Upperton Gardens, Eastbourne, BN21 2AH.

28 April 2026

SHW - Green Property of the Week – Wellington Gate

Wellington Gate is a landmark, 13,305 sq ft office building centrally located on Church Road in the heart of historic Tunbridge Wells.

23 April 2026

SHW - Green Property of the Week – Panattoni Park Bognor Regis

Three speculative Grade A logistics units totalling 205,000 sq ft. Available Q1 2027.

20 April 2026

SHW - MEES Compliance and EPC Challenges

This interview with Matthew Eastick, Associate Director at Carbon Profile, one of our service partners, that covers landlords' challenges in meeting Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), especially regarding EPC requirements. It addresses regulatory uncertainties, EPC market fragmentation, financial issues for private landlords, and provides practical strategies for improving EPC ratings and energy efficiency upgrades.

16 April 2026

Sustainability in Practice: A Student’s Perspective at SHW

April 2026 Interview with SHW’s Environmental Management Placement Student

13 April 2026