Commercial property solicitors

Commercial property transactions for social value organisations

Commercial property transactions involve the full range of property deals your organisation may undertake. We support local authorities, housing associations, social purpose and third sector organisations with their commercial portfolios.

This includes acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, portfolio reorganisations, stock transfers, development agreements and options. You might be securing a new office, restructuring a housing portfolio, acquiring a site for development, selling surplus assets or granting leases to partners and commercial operators.

Our role is to make sure each transaction is legally robust, commercially sensible and grounded in realistic deliverables. We bring together  real estate lawyers with deep sector understanding, so that every contract and lease supports your commercial goals.

How our solicitors can help

Our real estate lawyers manage the legal side of commercial property deals from initial heads of terms through to completion and post-completion registrations. We carry out title due diligence, negotiate contracts and leases, advise on covenants and easements, manage enquiries and deal with funders and regulators.

For landlords, we structure leases and asset disposals that protect long-term value, manage repair and service charge risk, and preserve flexibility for future redevelopment or funding. For tenants and occupiers, we focus on operational needs. This includes use, alterations, break options, rent review mechanics and exit routes. Throughout, our advice is senior-led, pragmatic and focused on getting deals done in a way that stands the test of time.

What you need to know about transactions

Understanding all the risk factors and opportunities early on for commercial property transactions, can make the difference between deals getting over the line smoothly or not.

We can help spot impediments to delivery, including restrictions or overly onerous repairing obligations, service charge liabilities or break clauses that do not work as expected, early, help keep up momentum, and aid the process through to fruitful outcomes.