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Commercial property transactions need legal due diligence that supports the commercial deal. RG Law advises buyers and sellers on the title, contract, funding and property issues that matter to getting the transaction completed on the right terms.
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Commercial conveyancing with the transaction in mind
Commercial property can be an investment, an operating asset, a development opportunity or the premises from which a business trades. The legal review therefore needs to consider not just ownership, but how the property will actually be used and funded. RG Law acts on acquisitions and disposals across England and Wales, reviewing the title, searches, enquiries, occupational arrangements and transaction documents. Where finance is involved, we can coordinate with the lender’s legal requirements and other advisers. The objective is to identify the issues that could affect value, use, funding or exit and to explain them in a way that supports a commercial decision.
Typical legal work
• Heads of terms and transaction structure • Contract drafting and negotiation • Title and rights review • Searches and commercial property enquiries • Lease or occupational-document review • Planning and use issues within the legal scope • Finance and lender requirements • VAT and SDLT coordination within the transaction • Completion and Land Registry registration
Buying or selling commercial property?
Tell RG Law what the property is, how it is occupied, whether finance is involved and your target completion date. Commercial context matters to the legal work.
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A typical commercial property transaction
1. Heads of terms are agreed. 2. Lawyers are instructed and the draft contract pack is issued. 3. The buyer’s legal team carries out title, search and enquiry due diligence. 4. Funding and any lender requirements are progressed. 5. Contract terms and any occupational documents are negotiated. 6. The buyer receives a legal report on the property and transaction. 7. Contracts are exchanged where the structure requires it. 8. Completion takes place and tax and registration steps follow. Unlike a standard residential purchase, commercial transactions can vary significantly in structure. A tenanted investment, vacant shop, development site and owner-occupied office will each require different emphasis.
Commercial conveyancing fees
RG Law’s current fees information states that commercial property transactions and leases start from £1,500. The final fee depends on the property, value, title, lease arrangements, finance and complexity. Commercial clients should also budget for searches, Land Registry fees, SDLT and other professional advice that may be required, such as survey, tax, planning or environmental advice. The legal quotation should reflect the actual scope rather than assuming every commercial property transaction is the same.
How long will it take?
A commercial property transaction can move quickly when the title is clean, funding is ready and the parties are aligned, but due diligence should not be sacrificed simply to meet an artificial date. If the transaction is linked to a lease expiry, business relocation, funding drawdown, auction deadline or development programme, tell RG Law at instruction so the legal work can be prioritised around the commercial critical path.
Issues commercial buyers should think about
How will the property be used? Is the current planning position suitable? Are there tenants or occupational rights? What repair liabilities exist? Are there restrictions on use or alteration? Is VAT chargeable? Does the lender have conditions that affect timing? Are there service charges, estate charges or shared-access arrangements? Some questions are legal; others require input from surveyors, accountants or planning advisers. The conveyancer’s job includes spotting when a point needs another specialist rather than treating every issue as purely legal.
Commercial purchase and sale FAQs
Q: Can RG Law act for a company buyer? A: Yes, subject to the normal client and transaction checks. Q: Can you deal with a tenanted investment property? A: Yes. The lease and occupational documents become an important part of the legal due diligence. Q: What if the property is VAT elected? A: VAT and any possible TOGC treatment should be considered with appropriate tax advice and reflected correctly in the legal documents. Q: Can the transaction be completed quickly? A: Potentially, but the timetable depends on title, searches, finance, due diligence and the other party. Q: Do I need a survey? A: Legal due diligence does not assess the physical condition of the property. A commercial survey may be appropriate.
Commercially practical legal advice
A commercial client needs more than a list of legal defects. RG Law aims to explain which points genuinely affect the deal, what can be negotiated and what needs specialist input so you can decide how to proceed.
Discuss the commercial transaction
Send RG Law the property address, heads of terms if available, buyer/seller details, funding information and target timetable. That provides the context needed for a meaningful quotation.
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