If you are a tenant, landlord, investor, house builder or developer in London, you may need the legal guidance and insight of a commercial property solicitor.
Property used to generate profit is subject to more strict and complicated laws and regulations than residential property. No matter your level of experience, it is important to be aware of your obligations and the legal restrictions that may impact you.
At Bird & Co, we can help you make the most of your commercial property. Our conveyancing solicitors in London provide straightforward and effective advice with any commercial conveyancing need, whether you are an investor, looking to sell up, or are on the lookout for your next premises.
We also offer a fast online conveyancing service, letting us provide comprehensive legal assistance to clients across the City of London with securing, selling or leasing office spaces, retail locations, industrial sites and any other property need.
To get in touch with a member of our conveyancing team covering London, give us a call, or you can get a quote online.
How our commercial property solicitors can help people in London
Buying and selling commercial premises
Whether you are selling or purchasing a business premises, Bird & Co’s expert commercial property solicitors in London can ensure a smooth transaction.
We handle the due diligence, negotiations, contracts and compliance with your best interests in mind and will be on hand to help at any stage of the process.
Granting and taking new leases
Entering a new lease as either a tenant or a landlord is a decision that requires careful consideration.
Our commercial property conveyancing service includes drafting and reviewing lease terms to safeguard your interests.
We pay close attention to the details and cover obligations, rent, and break clauses. We will ensure that your lease agreement is compliant and aligned with your needs.
Lease management
Effective lease management can help landlords and tenants to avoid disputes and financial losses.
We regularly advise on assignments, renewals, deeds of variation, licences for work, rent review and the resolution of dilapidation disputes.
Our commercial conveyancing lawyers in London can provide strategic support to help you navigate your legal responsibilities.
The purchase or sale of a business
Buying or selling a business is a complex legal process involving significant asset transfers and important contractual due diligence.
Our commercial property and business conveyancing team can ensure a smooth transaction by structuring agreements, handling negotiations on your behalf, and addressing liabilities early on.
If you would like help with the purchase or sale of a business, then we can help you secure the best possible terms for your deal.
Refinancing of business assets
Refinancing commercial property or other high-value business assets involves complicated legal processes.
Our commercial property lawyers can act on your behalf when you are refinancing a commercial property, including cases where guarantees, debentures over fixed and floating assets, or third-party charges are involved.
With our legal expertise, we can progress your transfer effectively and work to protect your investment.
Negotiating on land development or resale
Our commercial property conveying solicitors provide a legal service to mitigate the risks of land development and resale negotiations whilst maximising returns.
We can advise on planning agreements, conditional sales and development contracts, ensuring that you and the other party are fully compliant with regulations and that your negotiations are effective.
Registering titles to the Land Registry, including for lost deeds
Ensuring that you have a clear legal title is critical for property ownership and transactions.
Our commercial property solicitors in London regularly assist in registering unregistered land and resolving lost deed issues to ensure that your title is properly recorded with the Land Registry.
Working with us will ensure that the process is handled efficiently and leaves you in good standing for all future transactions.
Applications to the Land Registry for adverse possession claims
If you have occupied land without a legal title, then you might be able to claim ownership through adverse possession.
Our solicitors will assess the eligibility of your claim, gather evidence to strengthen it and submit applications on your behalf to the Land registry.
Wherever possible, we will work hard to give your application the best chance of success.
The creation or variation of easements
Easements essentially grant you the right to use or access land in a certain way, such as for the land owner to allow you to cross over their property for a specific reason or to use or involve their land in the installation of drainage.
Our solicitors can help you, whether you are in a position to grant an easement or need to acquire one, by drafting, negotiating, and providing variations on easements to suit your commercial needs.
Negotiating on option agreements
Option agreements allow land developers and investors to have the exclusive right to buy a piece of land or property at an agreed-upon price within a set time frame and possible further conditions.
It is ideal for scenarios where the purchaser would benefit from delaying their buying for some reason or another, and it gives the seller some additional security.
Our solicitors can negotiate option agreements in order to secure the best possible terms for your commercial needs going forward.
Drafting overage (clawback) agreements
Overage or “clawback” agreements ensure that the sellers of commercial property will receive additional payments should land value increase post-sale.
Our commercial property solicitors can draft overage agreements that ensure that you receive a fair deal for the sale of your property.
Commercial property FAQs
What documents do you need for commercial property conveyancing in London?
The answer will depend on whether you are the buyer, seller, tenant or landlord. However, key documents for the seller will typically include:
- Title deeds or official copies
- Property item forms
- Lease agreements
- Planning permissions and building regulations
- Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
- Property information forms
- Asbestos surveys for older buildings
- Fire risk assessments
- Business rates and service charge details
- Utilities and service agreements
For the buyer, necessary documents could include:
- Proof of funds and mortgage offer
- Survey report
- Search results
- Legal report on the title
And for landlords and solicitors, you may need:
- Draft lease agreements
- Landlord’s title deeds
- Licence to alter (where necessary), and;
- Rent deposit deeds.
At Bird & Co, we understand that the volume of paperwork involved in commercial conveyancing can be overwhelming and we are happy to step in and complete this on your behalf when you instruct us.
Why work with Bird & Co’s London commercial property solicitors online?
At Bird & Co, our online conveyancing service offers a seamless and secure approach to property transactions in London. We are proud to be accredited with the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the efficiency and professionalism of our property transactions.
We combine our in-depth knowledge of the national property market with trusted third parties in London to meet our clients’ commercial needs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Our online communication systems are state of the art and entirely confidential, allowing you to manage your transaction from anywhere, without the need for face-to-face meetings.
With competitive fees and clear, upfront quotes, you will always know what to expect, avoiding delays and promising no hidden costs.
Whether you are buying, selling, or remortgaging, we handle the paperwork and legal complexities, allowing you to focus on your commercial goals.
How do you instruct our commercial property solicitors in London?
To get in touch with one of our commercial property solicitors covering London, you can give us a call or fill in our online enquiry form to request a call back.
Our London-based commercial property conveyancing team will guide you through the initial stages of the transaction. Once your file is opened, your conveyancer will handle all of the legal details involved.
Get in touch with our commercial property solicitors in London
To get in touch with one of our commercial property solicitors covering London, you can give us a call or fill in our online enquiry form.