That Retail Property Guy
Welcome to That Retail Property Guy, the podcast where retail property expert Gary Marshall champions retail tenants and empowers professionals across the industry. With a career spanning decades, a dozen retailers, and millions in recovered losses for leading UK retailers, Gary shares his unparalleled knowledge to help retail tenants protect their rights, navigate leases, and maximise opportunities often overlooked by landlords, estates and accounts teams.
This podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the mysteries of retail property. Whether you're an experienced professional, a mid-sized chain, or someone just starting in the industry, Gary’s insights will help you build confidence, avoid pitfalls, and thrive in this complex field.
Through practical advice, real-world examples, and interviews with industry leaders, That Retail Property Guy is dedicated to fostering development and knowledge-sharing for the next generation of retail property experts.
Listen weekly and discover how small insights can lead to big wins for retail tenants everywhere. Start your journey to retail property mastery today!
That Retail Property Guy
When Landlords or Managing Agents Change - a Checklist for Retail Tenants
Managing Landlord Changes in Retail Property Leases
In this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy', host Gary Marshall discusses the complexities involved when a landlord changes or assigns a new managing agent, focusing on the impact on retail tenants. Gary explains the roles of landlords, managing agents and tenants in managing lease-based costs such as rent and service charges. He stresses the importance of diligence in verifying and reconciling billing details, especially during transitions. The episode covers the steps and checks necessary to ensure that payments are accurately directed, spotlighting the collaboration needed between estates and accounts teams to prevent errors and fraud. It underscores the necessity for tenants to stay vigilant to safeguard their financial interests in such transitions.
00:00 Introduction to the Venn Overlap of Retail Property Management
00:20 Understanding Landlord and Tenant Relationships
00:34 Common Billing and Payment Issues
02:16 Handling Changes in Landlord or Managing Agent
04:42 Ensuring Accurate and Secure Payments
05:46 Effective Communication and Due Diligence
07:33 Collaborative Efforts Between Estates and Accounts
08:48 Final Checks, Thoughts and Recommendations
20:25 Conclusion and Next Steps
Further listening:
Retail Landlords - Villains or Visionaries?
Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 - Superhero in Security of Tenure
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