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Leading North East agency expands with acquisition of established Jesmond lettings agency
Your Move franchise partner Your Move Chris Stonock has acquired Newcastle-based lettings agency Rhapsody Property Consultants, located in the popular suburb of Jesmond. The acquisition marks the 14th office within the Your Move Chris Stonock network and significantly strengthens the company’s presence across the NE1, NE2 and NE3 postcode areas. The move represents another important […]
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Swinburne Maddison strengthens leadership and operational infrastructure with Head of Finance appointment
One of the North East’s leading law firms, Swinburne Maddison, has continued its planned investment in leadership and operational infrastructure with the appointment of Helen Broadhead as Head of Finance. Helen joins the firm as part of a wider programme of strategic growth, ensuring that Swinburne Maddison’s financial governance, reporting and systems evolve in line […]
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Volue acquires UK energy technology company Quorum Technology in significant inward investment deal
Quorum Developments Ltd, which trades as Quorum Technology, has been acquired by Volue, marking a significant inward investment into the UK energy technology sector. Based at NETPark in Sedgefield, County Durham, Quorum provides mission-critical IT infrastructure to the UK energy industry, including systems that support the Balancing Mechanism Market, the real-time marketplace operated by National Grid ESO that […]
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Counsel & Conversation | S2 E1: Renters’ Rights Act | Swinburne Maddison
With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1st May, Caroline Smith speaks to Lewis Brown, Managing Associate in…
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Counsel & Conversation | S1 E4: Selling a Business with Property | Swinburne Maddison
Thinking about selling your business? In this episode, Partners Craig Malarkey (Corporate & Commercial) and Gillian Moir (Commercial Property) explain…
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Handling an employee grievance can be challenging, and getting it wrong can be costly. In this episode of Counsel &…
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Buying a Leasehold Flat: What You Should Know
When buying a property, it’s essential to understand whether you are purchasing a freehold or leasehold interest, as the two are very different and come with distinct rights and responsibilities. Freehold vs Leasehold: What’s the Difference? Freehold ownership means you own the property and the land it sits on outright. Your ownership is indefinite and […]
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When Footballers Fall ‘Foul’ of the Family Court
Former England international footballer Andy Carroll has recently made headlines after reportedly appearing in court for allegedly breaching a non‑molestation order made in October 2024. It is understood that the alleged breach relates to repeated contact with his ex‑wife, and that Mr Carroll has entered a not‑guilty plea. When high‑profile individuals become involved in proceedings […]
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Proposed Ban on Upwards Only Rent Reviews
For decades, upwards‑only rent review clauses have given commercial landlords a stable and predictable income stream. However, the UK Government’s proposal to ban these clauses in new commercial leases signals a potentially significant shift in the commercial property landscape. If introduced, the change could directly affect rental income assumptions, landlord investment strategies, and commercial lending. […]
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