Guides for UK commercial property investors
Plain guides for people who buy let commercial property in the UK. Each one lists its sources and the date we last checked them.
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How to work out the real yield on a UK commercial property
Agents quote yields with a 6.8% cost allowance. Here is how to work out the yield using the actual stamp duty in England, Wales or Scotland.
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Buying a let shop or convenience store: 10 checks before you make an offer
Before you offer on a let shop or convenience store, check the tenant, lease, repairs, rent reviews, EPC, VAT and title. A plain 10-step list.
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Commercial EPC rules after June 2026: what buyers of let shops and units need to know
The June 2026 MEES update: EPC B by 2031 for rented buildings over 1,000 sq m, EPC E for smaller ones. What it means if you buy a let shop or unit.