Commercial Property
Behind every property transaction is a commercial agenda - the development of a business, the provision of a service or a return on investment.
Our approach to the conveyancing of property is to get the commercial realities at the heart of the deal.
Our client base includes landlords and tenants, sole traders, partnerships, companies, local government bodies, commercial lenders and the voluntary sector. This gives us a breadth of experience in a wide range of matters from distress to VAT on property.
Whether in connection with an initial site acquisition, development or building agreements, funding agreements, or estate developments, we can provide a comprehensive service in relation to both residential and commercial developments.
Landlord and tenant law
Whether as a tenant or a landlord we can guide you through the intricacies of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and related legislation, and to use the legislation not only to protect your position, but to gain advantage wherever possible.
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Licensing law and licensed property
The Justices' licence is critical to the maintenance of the value of licensed premises. With our Licensing Department we have considerable experience in managing the interface between licensing law and property law. Please also refer to our pages on Licensing & Leisure by clicking here.
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Secured lending
We act for several major banks and breweries on all aspects of secured lending and appreciate the need to provide an economical and speedy service.
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Social housing and local government law
As a result of the firm's specialisation in the law relating to housing associations and local government we have extensive experience in dealing with site acquisitions and developments, joint ventures, plot sales, shared ownership schemes and "Homes over the Shop". Please also refer to our pages on Housing Management by clicking here.
The property team offers a full range of services to Registered Social Landlord clients including:
- site acquisition and disposal through short-term refurbishment lets of Local Authority stock;
- development and building agreements;
- joint ventures and collaboration agreements between, for example, an RSL, a health authority and a local authority to provide accommodation for people with severe leaning difficulties using grant finance;
- financing work, such as negotiation and completion of deeds;
- PFI/Best Value (please refer to the section on PFI/Best Value in our Procurement pages by clicking here);
- construction contracts and construction disputes (please refer to our pages on Construction Law and our pages on Disputes);
- environmental law;
- compulsory purchase work on behalf of acquiring authorities;
- requirements for charitable associations.
The team has considerable experience of innovative structures and schemes and of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other departments of the firm on large projects such as the design and implementation of a unique partnership arrangement between a local authority, two RSLs and a private developer for providing social housing, and a mixed use development for a charitable RSL involving provision of leisure, catering and housing.
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Charity commission requirements
Precise procedures have to be complied with to ensure that the sale of property owned by charitable bodies is in accordance with the legislative requirements; we advise on this and deal with Charity Commission clearances where these are necessary. Please also refer to our pages on Charities by clicking here.
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Ecclesiastical law
The law relating to churches is complex and often interfaces with charity law; we advise on places of worship, church developments and joint ventures.
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VAT and stamp duty
VAT is a complex and rapidly changing area of taxation law; we advise on the structuring of property agreements in order to minimise the incidence of this and other taxes.
For more information about our commercial property services, please call Gregor Moss on +44 (0)121 212 7465 or email greg.moss@anthonycollins.com
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