Commercial Property FAQs
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Freehold and leasehold business sales & purchases
Whether the property is freehold or leasehold, our commercial team has the ability and the experience to act in these commercial transactions.
We would recommend that we are instructed at an early stage to review the title and to ensure that the property is adequately prepared for sale. We can deal with complex title issues, unwanted occupiers, planning issues and any other restrictions that may prevent or hinder a sale in order to maximise value. We also have acted on behalf of a number of different financial institutions and are therefore able to advise as to issues of concern which may be relevant to funding.
In relation to leasehold properties, we will obtain all necessary consents to the transaction and can advise on restrictions as to further use or development. We can also advise generally on complex issues such as VAT and the apportionment of price to maximise fiscal advantages.
An experienced solicitor is invaluable when dealing with the sale or purchase of a business.
We have experience in dealing with the complex contractual issues that arise, including warranties and indemnities, the apportionment of VAT, employees and the implications of TUPE, assets to be included or excluded from the transaction, planning issues and intellectual property rights. We are experienced in dealing with company law issues and can advise you on the incorporation of your business and potential funding arrangements.
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Commercial Development Projects
Our commercial team is experienced in dealing with commercial development transactions. Whether the transaction involved is prospective and involves option or pre-emption agreements, or involves the purchase or sale of development land, our team has the experience to deal with complex arrangements including overage and claw back agreements.
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Investment Properties - Domestic and Commercial
We have the expertise to deal with the conveyancing aspects of purchasing an investment property and also in managing and dealing with such properties post purchase.
Most investment properties (whether domestic or commercial) are purchased to achieve a rental income stream and we can advise you on the appropriate form of documentation for letting the property and in ongoing management issues in the future.
We can also help in dealing with the sale of such properties and can advise on complex taxation issues, tenants rights and unwanted occupiers in order to maximise value.
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Business Tenancies
For commercial lettings, our experience enables us to assess any proposal swiftly and to tailor a Lease accurately to the needs of the particular transaction. We provide expert guidance on the intricacies of statutory protection for business tenants and the implications of negotiation, termination and renewal of business tenancies. For landlords and tenants with a portfolio of properties we are used to working proactively to assist in their management and to ensure that our clients are fully prepared for any action required.
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Business Sales and Purchases
An experienced solicitor is invaluable when dealing with the sale or purchase of a business.
We have experience in dealing with the complex contractual issues that arise, including warranties and indemnities, the apportionment of VAT, employees and the implications of TUPE, assets to be included or excluded from the transaction, planning issues and intellectual property rights. We are experienced in dealing with company law issues and can advise you on the incorporation of your business and potential funding arrangements.
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