Commercial property is more than a legal asset. It may be where you trade, a source of investment income, part of a development strategy, or an important step in your business's growth. The legal advice you receive must reflect not only the property transaction, but also what you want to achieve.
RG Law advises business owners, investors, landlords, tenants and developers on commercial property transactions across England and Wales. Our commercial property team brings extensive experience and clear, commercially focused advice, helping you understand your legal position, identify potential issues, and move forward with confidence.
Whether you are buying or selling commercial property, negotiating a lease, acquiring land, investing in a portfolio or purchasing at auction, we provide support tailored to the transaction and your wider commercial objectives.
Speak to RG Law about your commercial property plans and request a tailored quotation.
Commercial Property Purchases and Sales
Buying premises for your business or investing in commercial property can involve significant financial and operational commitments. The legal title, existing occupation, access rights, restrictions, planning position, funding arrangements and tax treatment may all affect whether the property is right for your plans.
RG Law acts on commercial property purchases and sales, including freehold and leasehold transactions, investment properties, property portfolios, land acquisitions and disposals. We investigate the title, review or prepare the contractual documents, deal with legal enquiries, review relevant searches and coordinate with lenders and other advisers where required.
Our reporting explains the matters that may affect your ownership, occupation, funding or future use of the property before you become legally committed. We also deal with completion and the relevant post-completion formalities.
The transaction may involve Stamp Duty Land Tax for property in England or Land Transaction Tax for property in Wales. VAT, an Option to Tax or the treatment of the transaction as a Transfer of a Going Concern may also need to be considered. Where specialist tax or accountancy advice is required, we will make that clear.
Commercial Leases for Landlords and Tenants
A commercial lease can affect the cost, operation and flexibility of a business for many years. RG Law acts for landlords granting leases and for tenants taking or transferring business premises, providing clear advice on the legal effect of the proposed terms.
Our work includes new commercial leases, with agreements for lease where they form part of the grant of a lease, as well as lease assignments, renewals, variations and surrenders. We also deal with licences to assign and licences to alter.
Rather than treating the lease as a routine document, we help you understand the obligations you are accepting and how the terms may affect your immediate requirements and future plans.
Conveyancing for Commercial Property Finance and Refinancing
Funding a commercial property purchase can involve detailed lender requirements and carefully coordinated legal work. Where a commercial mortgage, secured lending or refinancing forms part of a purchase or wider commercial property transaction, RG Law can deal with the related property work and liaise with the lender and your other professional advisers.
This may include title due diligence, secured lending documentation, lender conditions, refinancing business premises or investment property, redeeming existing secured borrowing and finance connected with property portfolio transactions.
Commercial Property for Investors and Developers
Investment and development transactions require advice that reflects the purpose of the acquisition and the client’s longer-term strategy. We support investors and developers with investment property acquisitions and disposals, property portfolio transactions, development and site acquisitions, and purchases or sales of greenfield and brownfield land.
Our role is to identify and explain the legal matters revealed by the title and transaction documents, enabling you to assess how they may affect your proposed investment, development or disposal.
Commercial Auction Conveyancing
Auction transactions operate to demanding timescales and normally require the buyer to proceed in accordance with the auction contract once the lot has been successfully purchased. Early legal input is therefore important. RG Law supports both prospective buyers and commercial property sellers with specialist auction services.
Pre-Auction Legal Pack Reviews for Buyers
Before you bid, RG Law can review the commercial auction legal pack and provide a clear written report on the principal legal matters identified in the documents supplied. The review may consider the registered title and title plan, special and extra-special conditions of sale, rights, restrictions, covenants and easements, searches, leases, underleases and other occupational arrangements, lease provisions affecting a leasehold lot, and any additional fees or buyer obligations stated in the auction documents.
We will give you the opportunity to discuss the principal findings. The review is intended to help you make a more informed decision, but it does not replace a survey, valuation, tax advice, planning advice or other specialist advice outside the legal documents reviewed.
Auction Legal Pack Preparation for Sellers
If you are selling commercial property at auction, RG Law can prepare the legal pack and deal with title or documentation issues identified during preparation. The precise contents will depend on the property, its tenure, the auctioneer’s requirements and the information available.
The pack may include official title documents and the title plan, contract documentation, the Common Auction Conditions, special and extra-special conditions of sale where required, leases, underleases and tenancy documents, available property and planning material, relevant searches included within the agreed service, and leasehold or management information where applicable.
Following a successful auction, we can continue to act on the sale through to completion, providing continuity from preparation of the legal pack to the conclusion of the transaction.
Post-Auction Commercial Conveyancing
If you successfully purchase a commercial property at auction, or your property is sold, our team can deal with the conveyancing required under the auction contract. We will explain the next steps, coordinate with the relevant parties and progress the matter towards the contractual completion date.
Why Business Owners Choose RG Law
Commercial property clients need legal advisers who understand that every decision has a wider business context. Whether you are acquiring premises, expanding a portfolio, negotiating a lease or preparing a property for auction, RG Law provides the clear, commercially focused advice needed to help your transaction progress with confidence.
Our advice is practical, clear and focused on your objectives. We identify potential issues early, avoid unnecessary legal jargon and provide a quotation tailored to the nature and complexity of the transaction.
Our online service enables us to act nationally while preserving the personal contact and responsive communication clients expect from their legal team. We have over 3000 client reviews confirming our commitment to service.
Commercial Conveyancing FAQs
Do I need a commercial property solicitor based near the property?
Not necessarily. RG Law acts on commercial property transactions throughout England and Wales using telephone, email and electronic documentation. Some matters may still require original documents or transaction-specific arrangements.
Can RG Law act for commercial landlords and tenants?
Yes. We act for landlords and tenants on commercial lease matters. However, the landlord and tenant in the same transaction will generally require separate legal representation.
What should I consider before taking a commercial lease? The terms may affect occupation, cost and future flexibility. Matters commonly requiring consideration include the length of the term, rent arrangements, repairing obligations, service charges, permitted use, alterations, assignment and break rights. The relevant issues will depend on the proposed lease. Can RG Law deal with the legal work connected with commercial property finance? Yes, where a commercial mortgage, secured lending or refinancing forms part of a purchase or wider commercial property transaction, we can deal with the related property work and lender requirements. Can you review a commercial auction pack before I bid? Yes. RG Law provides pre-auction legal pack reviews for prospective commercial buyers, subject to receiving the complete pack and having sufficient time to carry out the review before the auction. Can RG Law prepare a commercial auction legal pack for a seller? Yes. We prepare commercial auction legal packs for sellers. The precise contents depend on the property, its tenure, the auction requirements and the documents available. What happens after a successful commercial property auction? The buyer and seller must proceed in accordance with the auction contract and the applicable conditions. RG Law can deal with the post-auction conveyancing and progress the transaction towards the contractual completion date. What property transaction tax may apply? Stamp Duty Land Tax may apply to relevant transactions in England, while Land Transaction Tax may apply in Wales. Capital Gains Tax, VAT, an Option to Tax or Transfer of a Going Concern treatment may also be relevant depending on the circumstances. Specialist tax or accountancy advice may be required. How long does commercial conveyancing take? There is no single timescale. Progress may depend on the complexity of the title, finance, searches, surveys, negotiations, lease terms, third-party consents and how quickly information is supplied. We will explain the anticipated stages and keep you informed as the matter progresses. How much does commercial conveyancing cost? The cost depends on the type, value and complexity of the transaction and the work required. Once we understand the property and your proposed transaction, RG Law will provide a tailored quotation setting out the anticipated legal fees and relevant additional costs.
Speak to a Commercial Property Solicitor Today!
Every commercial property transaction is different. Tell us about the property, your proposed transaction, any funding arrangements and what you want to achieve. We will explain how we can help and provide a quotation tailored to the matter.
Buying, selling, leasing, investing, developing or going to auction? Speak to RG Law’s commercial property team.
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