What we do

Commercial

Commercial property is an important contributor to the UK's economic prospects. It provides competitive space in which to do business, is an important asset for pension fund and individual investment, and contributes to the provision of jobs and regeneration in our communities.

Of central importance to all these objectives is the relationship between property investors, their property managers and the customers who occupy their buildings.

In this section, we set out some of the key issues that affect these relationships - leasing law, what is deemed good practice, and how all parties can work together to influence the broader business environment and public realm.

BIDs

We support business improvement districts (BIDs) and the building of relationships between landlords, occupiers and the public sector

Commercial Landlords Accreditation Scheme (CLAS)

We have created a self-regulatory scheme that promotes good practice in the commercial property industry

Good practice

We actively promote good practice in the commercial property sector

Insolvency

Insolvency issues have steadily gained in importance for landlord organisations. 

Insurance

We regularly consider insurance issues affecting the property industry

Lease code

We encourage flexibility and choice in the leasing market and have helped to draft the Commercial Lease Code 2007

Other commercial lease issues

We work with partners, particularly the government, to consider a range of commercial lease issues