Whether you are interested in buying or selling an office, shop, industrial unit, licensed premises, care home, surgery or any other type of commercial property, you need the right support to turn a proposal or an agreement in principle into a concluded deal for you.

Buying or selling commercial property is significantly different from domestic conveyancing and our specialist Commercial Real Estate team can help you navigate any complexities and issues that can arise.

Purchase and sale issues

Each commercial property transaction brings its own specific concerns, but here we look at some of the common issues involved.

How we can help

Our Commercial Real Estate team is highly experienced in the sale and purchase of every type of property, from shopping centres to portfolios of flats and from contaminated waste ground to purpose-built industrial units. Each transaction brings its own specific concerns and issues, and we will work closely with you to make sure that these are dealt with quickly and appropriately.

When acting for buyers, we often also liaise with banks or building societies or their appointed agents to ensure that funding is in place for any loans or charges in good time to enable the purchase to proceed smoothly. We will carry out a full investigation of the title deeds and report to you on the title conditions, highlighting those that may affect your intended use or redevelopment.

We can also advise you on land and buildings transaction tax liabilities or any VAT, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax implications of the transaction.

If you are selling, our commercial property solicitors will advise on what a prospective buyer will require from you and make every effort to ensure that the sale proceeds as smoothly and as quickly as possible.