Do I need a solicitor to lease or purchase commercial property?

In a word, yes. A commercial property solicitor ensures that the transaction is legally sound, negotiates terms, conducts due diligence (such as title and environmental checks), and handles registration with HM Land Registry. They protect your legal and financial interests throughout the deal.

What is a heads of terms agreement?

Heads of Terms outline the basic terms of a commercial property transaction before the full contract is drafted. They’re not usually legally binding but serve as a framework for negotiation and can speed up the legal process by aligning expectations early.

What is a break clause in a commercial lease?

Important terms include: Rent and review clauses Service charges Lease length Break clauses Repair and maintenance obligations Rights of renewal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

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Our commercial property lawyers know that every real estate project is unique. Whether you're working on a large-scale commercial development or a smaller residential transaction, we treat each instruction with the same professionalism and attention to detail - regardless of the scale, size, or complexity of the deal.

Clients consistently tell us they value our commercially focused approach to real estate law. We take the time to understand your strategic objectives and the long-term potential of your real estate assets. By combining our legal expertise with real-world commercial acumen, we help turn your property goals into reality.

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Advice on all stages of the commercial property process

Our commercial property lawyers offer a collaborative and pragmatic approach to real estate transactions. From the outset, we engage in early conversations to assess the scope of the project, identify any complexities, and determine the most efficient legal strategy. You’ll benefit from a dedicated team, carefully selected based on the nature of your transaction and the specific legal challenges it presents.

Whether you're acquiring land, navigating planning agreements, negotiating leases, or managing a disposal strategy, we’re here to guide you at every stage. We welcome initial enquiries and are always happy to offer a preliminary discussion to help you understand what may be involved and how we can support your project.

We advise investors, occupiers, landlords, tenants, retailers and individuals on a range of commercial property services including:

granting and taking of leases
sales and purchases
asset and portfolio management
sale and leasebacks
applications for landlords' consent
lease renewals
licences to assign
licenses to underlet
Deeds of Variation

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FAQs

Do I need a solicitor to lease or purchase commercial property?

In a word, yes. A commercial property solicitor ensures that the transaction is legally sound, negotiates terms, conducts due diligence (such as title and environmental checks), and handles registration with HM Land Registry. They protect your legal and financial interests throughout the deal.
What is a heads of terms agreement?

Heads of Terms outline the basic terms of a commercial property transaction before the full contract is drafted. They’re not usually legally binding but serve as a framework for negotiation and can speed up the legal process by aligning expectations early.
What is a break clause in a commercial lease?

Important terms include:

Rent and review clauses

Service charges

Lease length

Break clauses

Repair and maintenance obligations

Rights of renewal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Contact us

Andrew Jones

Key contact

Andrew is responsible for the performance of the firm’s real estate group. He advises clients on the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold commercial properties.

Phone

01926 884617

Email Address

andrew.jones@wrighthassall.co.uk

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