PSS Commercial insights
News & property insights
Local market updates, practical advice and news for commercial landlords, occupiers and investors.
Edited 15 September 2026
How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease
If you’re looking for a new business location, it’s important to know how to negotiate a commercial lease. If you get it wrong it…
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Commercial Investment Property Activity
Historical context: The account below describes the period shown in the original publication date. References to market conditions, transactions and available premises are historical,…
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Commercial lease renewals: lessons from the 2020 market
Historical context: The account below describes the period shown in the original publication date. References to market conditions, transactions and available premises are historical,…
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Commercial Property Consultants Approve of New ‘E’ Use Class
Up until now, the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 determined what kind of business could be conducted in a building with…
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Industrial Market: Possibly Stronger Than Pre-Covid
Historical context: The account below describes the period shown in the original publication date. References to market conditions, transactions and available premises are historical,…
Edited 15 September 2026
Commercial property use classes in England: a practical introduction
A description such as “shop”, “office” or “commercial unit” tells you something about a building, but it does not establish that your proposed business…
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Britain’s retail properties: a perspective from 2020
Historical context: The account below describes the period shown in the original publication date. References to market conditions, transactions and available premises are historical,…
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Pub tenancies: when to seek specialist advice
Taking a pub tenancy involves more than agreeing a rent. The condition of the building, the trading arrangement, repair responsibilities and the terms governing…
Edited 15 September 2026
London’s commercial property economy: a 2020 perspective
Historical context: The account below describes the period shown in the original publication date. References to market conditions, transactions and available premises are historical,…