SOLICITORS Ramsbottom and Co are offering local businesses free advice on the complex area of commercial property leasing.

The East Lancashire solicitors will be staging a free seminar at Ewood Park next Thursday.

Joining them at the seminar will be representatives from surveyors Trevor Dawson and Co and computer specialists IPC Corporation (UK).

Ramsbottom and Co senior partner Malcolm Clay said: "Commercial property leasing is a potential minefield with many factors to consider.

"For example, there's the question of whether to lease or buy, plus matters relating to length of term, under-letting clauses, insurance and repairs.

"This seminar will hopefully help business people to find some answers."

Anyone interested in attending the seminar can ring Iain Kerr on 01254 672222.

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