Gelar Property

Name: Gelar Property
Address: Unit 3, Centre Court, Pontypridd, CF375YR, GB
Telephone: +447753809555

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06/03/2026

A celebration of women in my professional life 💫

As we approach International Women’s Day, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate and thank some of the incredible women in my professonal world — my allies.

My team — my right-hand women, Sophie Winter and Sammy Peacock. 🤩

Without these wonderful women alongside me, I simply couldn’t do what I do today. They quietly get on with things, constantly coming up with innovative ideas and better ways of working that help bring out the best in us as a business. I’m incredibly grateful to have them by my side.

Julia Poulson, RAB Property 🌟

A complete powerhouse beyond belief! I’ve learnt so much from Julia in the time I’ve known her. She has made a real impression on me and continues to inspire with her insight, knowledge, and confidence to challenge things when needed. I’ve often been on a client call and thought, “What would Julia say or do?” (I know she'll laugh when she reads this!)

Helen Corsi Cadmore — my business coach ⚡
This lady is a force to be reckoned with. A hugely successful woman in her own right, Helen has helped me tremendously on my own journey and given me the confidence to do something different. It’s wonderful to see her now stepping into her next chapter and continuing to climb.

Ladies, what can I say — thank you, and keep doing what you’re doing!

Here’s to celebrating women not just today, but all year round. 👏👏❤️

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27/02/2026

One of the simplest ways to avoid protracted and costly lease negotiations?

Agree a robust set of Heads of Terms at the outset.

It’s surprising how many transactions become drawn out, not because the parties can’t agree, but because the original heads were vague, incomplete, or overly optimistic.

I hate the line "oh we'll sort it out when we're in legals". Where's the sense in that?!

A well-drafted set of Heads should clearly address (as well as the usual):

Break options (and conditions)
User clause and any restrictions on opening times etc
Repairing obligations
Service charge provisions
Insurance arrangements
Environmental requirements...(coming up more and more now!)
Alienation rights
Timescales
If these points are properly negotiated upfront, the legal process becomes exactly what it should be: documentation, not renegotiation.....and hopefully less legal fees.

Too often, the real negotiation starts once solicitors are instructed.

That’s when costs increase.
That’s when momentum slows.
That’s when deals wobble.

Clarity early on doesn’t just save time, it protects the transaction.

20/02/2026

Over the past few weeks, clients have repeatedly asked for clarity on who is responsible for what within their lease, especially when matters become contentious.

It sounds straightforward, but lease terminology can be complex and, in many cases, open to interpretation. My advice to clients is therefore twofold: first, appoint a good, reputable commercial property solicitor to act on your behalf; and second, ask them to produce a clear lease report that summarises and simplifies the key provisions for you.

It may seem obvious, but taking these two steps can save a significant amount of time, cost and unnecessary confusion.

To all the legal teams out there I look forward to my cheque arriving in the post! 😉📮

26/09/2025

So leading on from our post on a Schedule of Condition, we often also get asked what is a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) Lease...

A FRI lease is a lease where the tenant is responsible for all repairs and insurance to their demise.

This means the tenant must fix any damage and pay for the building’s insurance from the start of the lease until expiry.

The demise will be described in the lease, and usually, a plan will be appended to provide more clarity.

If entering a FRI lease, the lease will be drawn on either basis of the tenant needing to carry out the repairs themselves or having an obligation to the pay the landlord via a service charge to cover these costs (this may also include a contribution to the building’s insurance).

This arrangement makes it very clear that the landlord is not responsible for the repair and maintenance costs once the lease begins.

23/09/2025

Food for thought... 👀

Want to know more?

Get in touch with us today 🙂

16/09/2025

Time for our next big move….

A bit more space and still a stone’s throw from all the action!

@‌mattbryant, thank you for all of your support and helping us secure the new offices, we look forward to being neighbours!!!

Very exciting times for us at Gelar and delighted with the direction we are taking!

05/09/2025

I sound like a broken record when I harp on to my clients about the need for a Schedule of Condition when acquiring a new commercial property, and I often get asked....

What is it?

Why is it important?

And finally...

Is it worth spending the money?!

The 'what' ➡️- It's basically a document that records the property's condition at the start of the lease.

A basic Schedule of Condition (or a SOC) can be a simple photographic report with few very basic descriptions of what the photos are showing, right through to a very detailed written report of the property's condition with a very thorough and comprehensive library of photos.

Once agreed between both parties, it's then appended to the lease and becomes a legally binding document.

The 'why' ➡️ Trust me when you don't have one, you'll soon realise the importance of having an agreed one at the start of the lease!

This isn't one way, either. Both the landlord and tenant will benefit.

A SOC clarifies the tenant's obligations by recording any pre-existing issues, ensuring that come the end of the lease, they are not held liable for repairs or damage that were already present.

Likewise, for a landlord, by providing a clear record of the property's condition at the start of the lease, the SOC provides a base to claim damages if the tenant has caused new or made worse damage.

So is it worth spending the money on having one done?! ➡️

LET ME THINK!!

Surely, by creating a very clear record at the start of the lease, the schedule will help to prevent disagreements at the end of the lease and likewise remove any protracted, unnecessary legal disputes.

02/09/2025

Thinking of signing a commercial property agreement, whether it be a lease or a licence?

If you are a growing company or an established business, commercial property agreements can be complex. Let’s get ahead of the game rather than having to step in to pick up the pieces.

At Gelar Property, we work with clients of all shapes and sizes to ensure their property decisions are informed and strategic. Here are a few key points to consider:

Understand the terms: Make sure the rent, service charges, and break clauses are clear.

Know your obligations: Compliance, maintenance & repair and lease conditions can have long-term implications.

Plan ahead: Consider how the property supports your business goals and potential growth.

Get expert advice: Our chartered surveyors provide detailed guidance and practical solutions to help you make clear and confident decisions.

Signing a commercial property agreement is a major step, but with the right expertise and support, it doesn’t have to be daunting.

If you want to find out more, then you can get in touch with our team today.

19/08/2025

One of the things we love most about our work is carrying out site inspections, and a recent visit to Bath for a client certainly didn’t disappoint.

06/08/2025

''Holding Over'' what does it mean?

You may have heard the expression "holding over," so what does it mean?

Well, as I referred to before, your lease will either be inside or outside of the act.

When it's inside the act, "holding over" happens when a tenant continues to occupy their premises after the lease has expired, without having signed a new lease or formally renewed the old one.

When the lease is outside the act "holding over" becomes a bit more complex but in summary, it means the tenant is occupying the premises after the lease has expired but without the statutory protection the act affords.

It means your landlord could ask you to leave with little or no notice. We would be happy to run through this in more detail as most cases aren't as simple or as black and white as this!

30/07/2025

Thank you so much for the kind words from our amazing clients at Linnaeus, a leading veterinary group committed to excellence in animal care.

We're proud to support such a dedicated team.

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Pontypridd
CF375YR

Telephone

+447753809555

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https://www.gelarproperty.co.uk/

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