According to the latest government guidance, under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, all UK employers will be able to access support to continue paying part of the salary of those employees that would otherwise have been laid off during this crisis. As an organisation that deals with many clients in the hotel and leisure sector,…
With a nation-wide lockdown now in place, these are unprecedented times but at Graham + Sibbald we know that our resolve will see us through. Our experienced specialist advisers have an unrivalled depth of knowledge of all local Scottish Markets. We provide bespoke commercial property consultancy services across Scotland. We are therefore extremely well placed…
The challenges caused by the Coronavirus outbreak has continued to see responses issued from both the UK and Scottish Governments this week, including further economic and public health measures. The further restrictions on movement/gatherings will impact upon the functions of planning authorities to meet statutory requirements; as well as maintaining consistency of service throughout Scotland….
If your business pays rates, then there are a number of initiatives coming into place to help you get through the Coronavirus challenge. In particular, businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors will be eligible for a Business Rates holiday and for a one-off grant of either £10,000 or £25,000. Here we’ve answered the…
Find out how Hotel and Leisure businesses can keep on top of their cash-flow in the face of Coronavirus. All across the country, pubs, bars, restaurants and other leisure businesses are having to shut up shop, or drastically curtail their operations. One of the biggest challenges this throws up is cash flow. Although the government…
Due to the COVID-19 virus many businesses are currently facing unprecedented challenges. To help our clients weather the storm, Graham + Sibbald’s experts are on hand with specialist advice and guidance on all aspects of property and property management, including: Corporate Recovery Rating Issues The Hotel and Leisure sector We can help you deal with…
To help occupiers of non-domestic properties the Scottish Government has provided clarification on the businesses who will qualify for business rates relief and grants within value thresholds. Vacant property is not included. This list is not exhaustive. If you think you may be eligible for this relief, contact your local council. Types of retail, hospitality…
Further to our update (here) on 16th March 2020, the Chief Planner has issued a further Letter to help in the effort to mitigate against the impacts of this virus. The first letter issued by the Chief Planner urged Local Authorities to take a relaxed approach to the enforcement of conditions related to delivery and…
The Cabinet Secretary and First Minister have both confirmed that all the Barnett consequentials arising from the business support measures in England will be passed on to support businesses in Scotland. There had been hope that rates relief would be extended to other sectors beyond the hospitality sector, including retail and leisure, but this is not the…
At Graham + Sibbald, we are following government advice to minimise the risk of exposure to our employees and the spread of the virus to our clients. To do this, we are implementing the following measures: Monitoring our employees and their immediate families for symptoms and ensuring they notify us if there are any suspected…
