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EXIT STRATEGIES - BREAK CLAUSES

Our case studies illustrate how Midas works with clients to unlock the potential in their property portfolios. Many businesses in the UK occupy premises on fixed term leases. As their business evolves, their property requirements may change. This case study looks at the importance of devising exit strategies, and in this particular case, options for using break clauses.
If you are looking to break a lease, this should be initiated in good time. You should seek advice from Midas as early as possible in relation to repairing obligations.
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Leader

Happy New Year!

Welcome to this issue of "The Midas Touch", the quarterly newsletter of Midas Corporate Consulting, the market-leading business property consultancy. 2007 is already starting well. We occupy a rare position in the property services market as we have in-depth experience of working with business occupiers. This gives us an unrivalled insight and know-how into achieving business solutions in property areas that can benefit the occupier and landlord if the relationship is managed correctly. More »

Viewpoint

LOCATION, LOCATION, RELOCATION?

The old adage about what makes a great retail commercial property still chimes true: location, location, location. Indeed company directors have a duty of care to choose the appropriate location for their business and its people.
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Competition

Your chance to win a bottle of champagne!

If you can answer the following three questions correctly, you stand the chance to win a bottle of bubbly from Midas.
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Best Practice

SERVICE CHARGES IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

This article looks at current best practice on service charges. Service charges have an important impact on property costs, particularly in London, where they can be £8-£10 per square foot on top of the rent and rates. Poorly managed service charges are a frequent cause of dispute between business owners and occupiers.
If you have a review of your service charges coming up, Midas can look at this to ensure you are getting the best deal in line with best practice.
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Ask Midas

In this section, we address some of typical questions we receive from our clients and from the press.

SALE AND LEASEBACKS

Q. What are sale and leasebacks?

A. Sale and leasebacks present a financing option for companies to realise capital for the business from their long leasehold properties. Sale and leasebacks provide the business with an immediate cash injection which can be used to pay off debt or be reinvested to get a greater return than the cost of capital within the business.

Q. What are the risks involved?

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