Commercial property
Any commercial property transaction may involve complex legal factors, such as planning, the environment and tax.
Our commercial property department prides itself on having a complete grasp of the detail of current property legislation to ensure any transaction will proceed smoothly and meet a client’s expectations.
Our services include:
- Commercial freeholds and leaseholds for clients’ own use
- Site assembly for developers
- Hotels
- Portfolio management
- Retail properties for brand name retailers, who choose us knowing that we can handle their work with a personal service, delivered at competitive fee rates
- Collaborations in relation to developable land
- New build projects involving building contracts and warranties
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Sale of a business
Agricultural & equine land
Bank finance & secured lending
Landlord & tenant
Development land
New build conveyancing
Commercial property sale & purchase (freehold)
SIPP & property pension fund transactions
Other sectors
Commercial property news
Making your commercial property portfolio more sustainable
Our commercial property solicitors discuss how to make sure ESG issues are reflected in your leases and contracts
Wollens success at Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards !
The presentation of the Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards for 2020 took place last night (September 23rd) in a digital ceremony after several attempts to hold the Dinner originally planned for April 2020 were postponed for COVID reasons. Hosted by the...
Landlord’s options if a tenant breaches repair obligations.
Making sure a commercial property is well maintained is one of a landlord’s key priorities, and it is almost as important as getting in the rent. Under a full repairing and insuring lease the tenant is obliged to keep the property in a good state of repair – but what...
What next for Covid-19 commercial rent arrears?
Many commercial tenants, particularly in the hospitality and retail sectors, have accrued significant rent arrears during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the availability of government grants, many businesses have been simply unable to meet all of their outgoings in...
An incorrect rent review clause could be costly.
To correct or not to correct? That was the question for the Court of Appeal in the recent case of MonSolar IQ Ltd v Woden Park Ltd [2021], when faced with an incorrectly drafted rent review provision which could have increased the annual rent from £15,000 to £76...
Ten key negotiating points when taking a new commercial lease
When a landlord and tenant try to settle the terms for a new commercial lease, each party will have clear objectives. The landlord wants a secure income stream and confidence that the property will be left in good condition at the end of the lease. The tenant wants...
Extending your commercial property
If your business is expanding, you may have outgrown your current premises. Before you start looking for a new site, it is worth investigating whether you could extend your existing property. Depending on the site and the nature of your building, you may be able to...
Legal tips for optimising the sale value of commercial property
If you are reviewing your commercial property portfolio, you may decide that the time is right to sell some of your property. It goes without saying that you will want to get the best possible value from the sale. Prices are strongly affected by the local property...
Can I change the use of my business premises?
If the pandemic has left you with empty commercial property, now could be a good time to look for alternative uses. To help businesses make the best use of commercial property, the Government has made the planning rules more flexible so that it is now possible to...
Exiting your commercial lease – what are the options?
‘If your business is struggling and you lease your premises, it might be tempting to simply hand back the keys and walk away from your lease,’ says Ashley Bevans commercial property solicitor with Wollens. ‘However, ending your obligations under a lease is not that...
