Terms of commercial leases
If you are a landlord of a commercial property, there are many aspects that you need to consider to ensure you are fully protected and the value of your investment is preserved.
If you are a tenant about to enter into a commercial lease, then you should be aware of the potential pitfalls of the obligations that you are committing to.
Before you negotiate the terms of your lease, we recommend that you always seek legal advice.
How do our commercial property solicitors help?
We will liaise with your professional team, who may include your letting agent, accountant or managing agents.
For landlord or tenant, we will liaise with your surveyor in respect of any specifications for fitting-out works or in relation to a schedule of condition.
We also provide advice on licences of all types, such as licences for alterations, signage and to assign/underlet.
We can also advise on rent deposit deeds, personal guarantees, break clauses and options to renew to name just a few.
Stamp duty
For a tenant Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) or Land Transaction Tax (LTT) may be payable – we can advise and guide you where appropriate. We recommend using the linked calculators to check what you might need to pay.
How do our commercial property solicitors work?
Our team of approachable and available solicitors will get to know your matter in depth so we can advise you the best we can. We work as your trusted advisor alongside others in your professional team.
What experience do our solicitors have?
Our commercial property solicitors all have years of experience in their field, using their technical knowledge and people skills to help clients achieve their goals.
Who do we work with?
We have experience working with landlords and tenants in all sectors of business and all kinds of commercial property.
Terms of commercial leases
If you are a landlord of a commercial property, there are many aspects that you need to consider to ensure you are fully protected and the value of your investment is preserved.
If you are a tenant about to enter into a commercial lease, then you should be aware of the potential pitfalls of the obligations that you are committing to.
Before you negotiate the terms of your lease, we recommend that you always seek legal advice.
How do our commercial property solicitors help?
We will liaise with your professional team, who may include your letting agent, accountant or managing agents.
For landlord or tenant, we will liaise with your surveyor in respect of any specifications for fitting-out works or in relation to a schedule of condition.
We also provide advice on licences of all types, such as licences for alterations, signage and to assign/underlet.
We can also advise on rent deposit deeds, personal guarantees, break clauses and options to renew to name just a few.
Stamp duty
For a tenant Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) or Land Transaction Tax (LTT) may be payable – we can advise and guide you where appropriate. We recommend using the linked calculators to check what you might need to pay.
How do our commercial property solicitors work?
Our team of approachable and available solicitors will get to know your matter in depth so we can advise you the best we can. We work as your trusted advisor alongside others in your professional team.
What experience do our solicitors have?
Our commercial property solicitors all have years of experience in their field, using their technical knowledge and people skills to help clients achieve their goals.
Who do we work with?
We have experience working with landlords and tenants in all sectors of business and all kinds of commercial property.
