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Understand your water and wastewater bills
How water and wastewater charges are calculated and how you are charged for water use and wastewater disposal.
Sewerage charges for businesses
The charges that businesses must pay for sewerage services.
Trade effluent charges
Discharge of contaminated waste water other than normal sewerage into the sewer requires consent and is chargeable.
Water and sewerage charges for businesses
Water and sewerage charges, and how to keep them to a minimum by reducing water use in your business.
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Landlords are required to protect the tenant's deposit in a scheme.
Domestic rental property: landlord and tenant responsibilities
Advice for landlords and tenants on the rules for renting out private properties.
Choosing business property
Key issues to consider when choosing the right commercial property for your business needs.
Business property specification
Preparing a specification that sets out what you want when starting a search for commercial premises.
Six tips for choosing the right business property
Six tips to help you find a suitable commercial property to buy or rent for your business.
Legal considerations when choosing business property
Key legal obligations and restrictions to consider when choosing commercial premises.
Choose the right location for your business premises
Identify the advantages and disadvantages when deciding on a suitable location for your commercial property.
Search for commercial property
Specifying what you want when searching for business premises and where you can search for suitable commercial property.
Gas safety in rented business property
Division of responsibilities between landlords and tenants for gas safety checks and maintenance.
Commercial rental property: landlord and tenant responsibilities
Responsibility for health and safety and maintenance duties in business properties.
Certificate of fitness for rental properties
To rent out a property, you must obtain a certificate of fitness from your local council.
Rental property health and safety
Landlords' health and safety responsibilities when letting property.
Register a house in multiple occupation
Houses rented to 3 or more unrelated people must be registered as an HMO.
Prepare your pitch to secure finance
What to include in your pitch to secure finance and how to structure your presentation
Costs of buying business property
Financial considerations you should take into account when purchasing commercial premises.
Advantages and disadvantages of buying business property
You should weigh up both pros and cons when considering buying a business property.