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22

Jun

Ep56 – Commercial Lease Searches: The £400 Most Tenants Skip (and Shouldn’t)

12:41:08+00:00">June 22, 2026

A commercial lease isn't a house rental. The building's risks — flooding, contamination, unauthorised extensions, even chancel repair liability to a nearby church — can quickly become the tenant's problem, not the landlord's. And...

26

May

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Ep55 – Probate Without the Panic: The Steps Families Wish They’d Known

12:49:26+00:00">May 26, 2026

Losing someone is hard enough without then facing a mountain of paperwork. In this episode, wills and probate specialist Gina Stanton walks through what really happens in the weeks after a bereavement — the...

21

Apr

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Ep54 – Meet the Solicitor helping businesses grow

18:22:57+00:00">April 21, 2026

Chris built his career across Silverbeck Rhymer, Hill Dickinson, Slater and Gordon, and Simpson Millar — making director at 33 — before going in-house at a global asset manager, where one trip home needed...

25

Mar

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Ep53 – How to sort out the Financial Assets during a Divorce

16:33:23+00:00">April 13, 2026

Getting divorced and wondering how the money side works? This straight-talking episode walks you through what’s actually considered when dividing marital finances—property, savings, pensions, debts and income—and how fairness is approached. We explain the...

27

Feb

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Ep52 – How Care Home Fee Contributions are Calculated

16:33:29+00:00">April 13, 2026

Worried about who pays for care home fees—and whether your home and savings will be dragged in? In this straight-talking episode, Wills & Probate expert Gina Stanton explains exactly how your contribution is calculated....

18

Feb

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Ep51 – Do you know if your commercial lease requires a s25 notice to renew it?

16:33:32+00:00">April 13, 2026

Commercial lease up for renewal? This plain-English guide explains how the 1954 Act’s security of tenure means your tenancy doesn’t just end—you roll on until renewal is agreed or the landlord proves a valid...

26

Jan

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Ep50 – Celebrating 10 years in Business!

16:33:37+00:00">April 13, 2026

It’s a double celebration: our 10th birthday and our 50th episode. Join Rob Boone for a trip down memory lane — from the 2015 leap to launch on the Wirral and those DIY first...

05

Nov

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Ep49: Division of Assets in a Divorce — how the courts decide and what to expect

16:33:48+00:00">April 13, 2026

Worried about what happens to the house, the savings, or your pension when you split? In this episode, Joanne cuts through the noise and explains how a fair outcome is reached in real life....

28

Oct

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Ep49 – How assets are divided as part of a divorce

16:33:52+00:00">April 13, 2026

In this episode we unpack how assets are divided on separation: the family home, pensions, savings and investments, businesses, vehicles, and debts—as well as ongoing support like maintenance. We outline the key factors courts...

21

Oct

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Ep48 – Financial Orders Explained

16:33:55+00:00">April 13, 2026

A Financial Order is the court-approved way to make a divorce financial agreement legally binding. In this episode we explain what they cover (home, pensions, savings), why timing matters, and the risks of skipping...

10

Oct

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Ep47 – What happens when one party won’t cooperate?

16:33:58+00:00">April 13, 2026

This episode guides listeners through what to do when a divorce slows or stalls because one party changes their mind or stops engaging. The team explains how no-fault divorce works when responses are late...

24

Sep

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Ep46 – Grounds for Divorce – What You Need to Know

16:34:02+00:00">April 13, 2026

The law on divorce changed in April 2022 — and the process has never been simpler. In this episode, we explain what the new no-fault divorce system means in practice.

Find out how the...

12

Nov

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Ep45 – Looking at Service Charges

16:40:44+00:00">November 12, 2024

In our latest podcast episode, we break down the complexities of service charges on commercial properties, an often challenging aspect of property agreements for tenants and landlords alike.

We discuss what service charges cover, how...

23

Oct

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Ep44 – What is an Agreements for Lease?

08:18:15+00:00">October 23, 2024

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the often-overlooked but essential legal document: the Agreement for Lease. If you're entering into a commercial property transaction, understanding this agreement is vital. Our legal...

30

Sep

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Ep43 – Understanding Commercial Lease Break Options

14:08:26+00:00">September 30, 2024

In the latest episode of our podcast, we explore the intricacies of commercial lease break clauses. Whether you're a landlord or tenant, understanding your rights and obligations when it comes to terminating a commercial...

19

Sep

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Ep42 – Commercial lease deposits & how they work

08:16:45+00:00">September 20, 2024

Discover everything you need to know about *commercial lease deposits* in our latest podcast episode! Whether you're a landlord or tenant, understanding how lease deposits work is essential for protecting your interests. We cover...

22

Jun

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Ep41 – Should you sell your Business through an Auction?

12:40:08+00:00">June 24, 2021

When you think of auctions do images of hammers, paddles being raised by poker faced folks & the ultimate bargain pop into your head? Well did you know you can buy or sell a...

26

May

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Ep40 – Can an employer demand staff take COVID tests?

17:01:28+00:00">May 20, 2021

This week we discuss a very topical subject - can employers demand staff take COVID tests?

With many businesses opening up, in some instances for the first time in 18 months, and with all required...

29

Apr

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Ep39 – Why setup a Limited Liability Partnership

16:12:38+00:00">April 27, 2021

You may have heard of a Limited Liability Partnership business or LLP, but do you know what they are and why you might want to choose this business structure over being a Limited company...

24

Mar

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Ep38 – Have you inadvertently waived the right to forfeit your lease?

17:35:46+00:00">March 24, 2021

With the protections afforded by the government to commercial lease tenants during the pandemic due to end soon, Rob Boon discusses how landlords who want to recover their property may inadvertently waive their right...

12

Mar

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Ep37 – The Risk of Sub-Contracting

14:24:42+00:00">March 12, 2021

Does your business use sub contractors? Are you a sub contractor yourself? If so, this is definitely the episode for you as commercial expert Robert Boon discusses how these types of relationships need to...

22

Feb

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Ep36 – COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Update

11:28:42+00:00">February 22, 2021

Many businesses have been impacted by COVID-19 and all should have business insurance, but the big question this last few months has been do they have business interruption cover in that policy and can...

12

Feb

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Ep35 – New Electrical Rules for Private Landlords

15:41:01+00:00">February 12, 2021

This week Rob Boon discusses what the latest electrical safety regulations that affect private landlords and tenant.

In April 2020 these rules came into place, but only affected tenancy agreements created after 1 July 2020....

05

Feb

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Ep34 – Current risks for Commercial Tenants

12:42:19+00:00">February 5, 2021

This week Rob Boon goes through some of the very real risks that exist for commercial tenancies at the minute, and how the pending post-COVId-19 rule changes may significantly alter the current landscape and...

22

Jan

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Ep33 – Security of Tenure

16:38:16+00:00">January 22, 2021

If you are a business and your premises is secured with the lease then this might be an episode that interests you, as expert Rob Boon discusses the rules for being able to renew...

03

Dec

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Ep32 – Summary & conclusion of a Business Sale

15:48:46+00:00">December 3, 2020

In the fourth and final instalment of this mini series, expert Rob Boon covers the final processes that need to be carried out once the sale of a business has been agreed.

It might be...

26

Nov

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Ep31 – Disclosure when selling a business

18:34:08+00:00">November 26, 2020

It’s the third instalment of our mini series and this week we take a look at the disclosure stage, when the seller is required to provide to the buy all information and documentation to...

19

Nov

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Ep30 – Shares & Asset Purchase

16:59:01+00:00">November 19, 2020

This is the second in a four part series which looks at the purchase and sale of a business.

After looking at the need to do proper diligence last week, in this episode expert Rob...

12

Nov

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Ep29 – Due Diligence

11:19:23+00:00">November 12, 2020

Next to a house, buying a business will probably be one of the most expensive things you will purchase in your lifetime. With the old rule 'buyer beware' very much applying in this arena,...

28

Oct

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Ep28 – Relief from Sanctions

13:32:00+00:00">October 28, 2020

Sometimes even the best laid plans can go wrong. Mistakes happen, occasionally things are misunderstood or you forget to put important dates in your diary. Whatever it might be, when it comes to legal...

22

Oct

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Ep27 – Tenant Eviction Rules Update

13:57:06+00:00">October 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on the landlord and tenant sector as the latest wave of rule changes about evicting tenants comes into play.

Check out this episode which has Jonathan...

09

Oct

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Ep26 – Forcing disclosure of documents

09:00:41+00:00">October 9, 2020

In Episode 24, expert Jonathan Field Went through what we mean by the term disclosure and how it can be the difference between success and failure in a legal dispute.

This week Jonathan looks more...

07

Oct

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Ep25 – Getting a Security for Costs

10:58:10+00:00">October 7, 2020

There is a fundamental principle that UK Citizens can enforce their rights through the court process. Unfortunately some start cases out of malicious intent, others with no real prospects of success and others knowing...

23

Sep

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Ep24 – Disclosure

21:44:34+00:00">February 8, 2021

It sounds like a simple and rather dull topic but as you will find by listening to Jonathan Field in this episode, it is actually probably the most important, tactically influenced and sometimes most...

16

Sep

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EP23 – Unfair Dismissal

21:43:02+00:00">February 8, 2021

At a time when a worldwide pandemic has made losing your job a real possibility, it is important to understand when it is fair and when it is not to terminate someone's employment.

This week...

03

Sep

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Ep22 – Alcohol Licensing

21:41:39+00:00">February 8, 2021

As has been the case for most of the last 5 months, COVID-19 is the topic of the town and today's episode is no different.

With pubs being reopened, expert Chris Johnson discusses important factors...

27

Aug

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Ep21 – Legal Guard

21:40:38+00:00">February 8, 2021

It is something which we have mentioned repeatedly on Previous shows and so we figured it might be a good idea to do an episode to explain exactly what Legal Guard is and the...

17

Aug

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Ep20 – Professional Negligence

21:37:11+00:00">February 8, 2021

When you go to an expert for help with an issue, you are reliant upon their specialist knowledge and advice. So what happens then if those experts make a mistake and that mistake results...

06

Aug

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Ep19 – The Business Interruption Insurance Debate

21:38:38+00:00">February 8, 2021

All businesses are required to have insurance in order to trade. Some policies include a provision that allows you to be reimbursed for lost income due to certain circumstances. This is called business interruption...

05

Aug

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Ep18 – Redundancy

18:13:46+00:00">August 5, 2020

As the government furlough scheme begins to wind down and businesses start to feel the full effect of the recent pandemic, unfortunately redundancies are being announced on almost a daily basis. With this in...

23

Jul

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Ep17 – Tenant Evictions Update

13:37:27+00:00">July 23, 2020

When the COVID-19 lockdown was introduced by the Government, so too were new rules about how or whether landlords could evict existing tenants.

In this episode, expert Jonathan Field discusses the current rules and looks...

16

Jul

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Ep16 – Probate

16:53:02+00:00">July 16, 2020

When you lose a loved one there are state needs to be distributed. This process is called probate.

This weeks episode features Wills & Probate expert Gina Stanton, who explains the process and the various...

16

Jul

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Ep15 – Tenant Deposit

16:47:40+00:00">July 16, 2020

In 2012 the government introduced a scheme that offered security and protection to both landlord and tenants when dealing with deposits for rented properties.

In this episode, expert Mark Johnson looks at the rules covering...

16

Jul

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Ep14 – Settlement Agreement

16:41:51+00:00">July 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the economy and redundancies are becoming commonplace in the news.

In this episode Chris Johnson provides expert advice for both employers and employees who may be...

16

Jul

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Ep13 – Financial Orders

16:43:36+00:00">July 16, 2020

In episode 7 Chris Johnson looked at the process of divorce. In this weeks show he develops that to look at the part of the process which involves the two sides agreeing how their...

17

Jun

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Ep12 – Reopening Commercial Premises

12:45:46+00:00">July 3, 2020

The lockdown is easing and businesses are starting to reopen. That is great news for the economy, but creates a number of potential risks and issues to landlords and business owners who now need...

09

Jun

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Ep11 – The Importance of having a Will

13:36:51+00:00">June 9, 2020

It's something many of us put off time and again because it just doesn't seem all that urgent or perhaps we really just do not like talking about something that makes us feel uncomfortable.

Unfortunately...

03

Jun

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Ep10 – Partnership Dissolution

12:46:43+00:00">July 3, 2020

Follow on in our series of business structure guides, in this episode we look at how partnerships can be dissolved and the challenges that might be faced if the right documents are not in...

26

May

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Ep9 – Directors Duties

12:49:20+00:00">July 3, 2020

Following on from last week's episode covering business structures in the UK, you the listeners decided that this week you wanted to delve deeper into the duties of those who have to run one...

23

May

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Ep8 – Business Structures

12:50:17+00:00">July 3, 2020

It isn't always explained to people when they set out on a new business venture that the structure they choose might have a huge impact on how they operate, the tax they pay, where...

20

May

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Ep7 – Divorce

12:51:19+00:00">July 3, 2020

It is a difficult time for all concerned, so it helps to understand the process involved and the criteria required for securing a divorce should it be needed.

This week Chris Johnson goes through all...

05

May

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Ep6 – Child Access

12:52:32+00:00">July 3, 2020

When children are involved in a situation there is always more to consider, particularly if they are living between separated parent's homes or are in some way vulnerable to abuse or neglect.

In this episode,...

28

Apr

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Ep5 – Enforcement

12:53:20+00:00">July 3, 2020

After last weeks episode where we covered what to do when you have a dispute, this week Rob goes through the options when you have successfully obtained a court judgement, but the other side...

21

Apr

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Ep4 – Litigation

12:54:01+00:00">July 3, 2020

People rarely go looking for a legal fight, but sometimes they just happen, through no fault of your own.

This week Rob guides us through the options if you find yourself in such a situation,...

12

Apr

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Ep3 – Shareholders Agreements

12:54:43+00:00">July 3, 2020

A shareholders agreement is an essential must for all businesses. Ideally it should be in place from day one, but during this lockdown there is a perfect opportunity to bring your company documents up...

02

Apr

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Ep2 – Commercial Advice (Coronavirus Special)

12:55:36+00:00">July 3, 2020

Following on from last week's Landlord & Tenant special covering the emergency laws brought in to combat the crisis caused by the Coronovirus, this week Rob provides advice & tips relating to your business....

24

Mar

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Ep1 – Landlord & Tenant (Coronavirus Special)

12:56:25+00:00">July 3, 2020

In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Government have introduced emergency laws to try and combat the chaos that will be caused within the rental sector as thousands of tenants, landlords and letting agents...

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