Commercial Property
Commercial Property Solicitors
Commercial leases are negotiated rather than standard, and a clause agreed at the start can cost a business money for years. This guide covers leases, purchases of business and investment property, and the work commercial property solicitors do in England and Wales.
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Overview
What this area covers
Commercial property means land and buildings used for business or investment, such as offices, shops, industrial units, pubs, farms and development land. Unlike residential property, the legal protections are fewer and most terms are negotiated, so the drafting of the lease or contract matters a great deal.
Common situations
When you may need a commercial property solicitor
- You have been offered heads of terms on a new business lease.
- Your lease is ending and you want to renew, or leave.
- You want to sell your business and transfer its lease.
- You are buying premises or land to develop.
The solicitor’s role
How a commercial property solicitor can help
A solicitor negotiates the lease, including rent review, repairing obligations, break clauses and service charges. They carry out due diligence on title and planning, and manage completion and registration. They explain your obligations, particularly repair liabilities that can be costly at the end of a lease.
Getting ready
What to prepare before contacting a solicitor
- Heads of terms or the marketing particulars
- Any existing lease and related documents
- Your business plans for the premises
- Surveys or schedules of condition
Choosing a solicitor
Choosing a solicitor
Look for experience of your property type and sector. Retail units, licensed premises and agricultural land each raise their own issues.
Every firm listed on Verified Solicitors is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. You can compare firms’ profiles, locations and reviews before getting in touch.
Find commercial property solicitors
Search Verified Solicitors for SRA-regulated firms that handle commercial property matters, then compare their profiles.
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A common question
Do I need a survey on a leased unit?
Often yes. Many leases make the tenant responsible for repair, so knowing the current condition, and recording it, can prevent disputes when the lease ends.
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The information on this page is general information, not legal advice. The law and procedures can change and how they apply will depend on your circumstances.