Covid timeline – Commercial Property

23 Sep 2020 | 1 minute read

Our timeline lays out the key commercial property dates you need to be aware of that could see changes that will affect your business, covering key legislation, policy and legal updates.

31 March 2021 - Restriction on recovering unpaid rent by exercise of CRAR ends today

Please note, all information and upcoming dates in the timeline are subject to change and apply to England. Please contact us for other jurisdiction variances.

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Covid timeline – Commercial Property

31 May 2021 - End of Government ban on enforcement of certain lender repossessions

31 May 2021 - End of Government ban on enforcement of certain lender repossessions

30 June 2021 - Temporary restrictions on presenting winding-up petitions end today

30 June 2021 - Final date for residential mortgage deferrals applications (or payment holiday)

30 June 2021 - Restriction on forfeiture of commercial leases for rent arrears ends today

30 June 2021 - Return to standard SDLT rates for residential properties worth up to £500,000

31 July 2021 - Mortgage payment deferrals end

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