What can our commercial property solicitors help with?
Commercial real estate solicitors provide legal advice around business property. From lease agreements to more complex property disputes, our team can help keep you legally protected and ensure you're doing what's best for your company. Here are just a few ways we can help:
Type of case | Summary |
Commercial lease agreements | Our business property solicitors can guide you through commercial lease agreements, ownership transfers, ending leases early and even forfeiting leases. |
Commercial lease negotiations | You can use a commercial lease solicitor when negotiating a new lease, renewing an existing one and ensuring your contract terms reflect the current real estate market. |
Commercial tenant evictions | We can support landlords and tenants in the eviction process. Get expert guidance on wrongful eviction, breach of contract claims, Section 146 notices and more. |
Commercial buy-to-let conveyancing | Our team can help you with the entire buy-to-let conveyancing process including the purchases, understanding usage restrictions, advising on property ownership structures and more. |
Commercial planning permission | Our business property solicitors can advise on all elements of planning permission. From applications and negotiating with authorities through to appeals or development rights advice. |
Commercial property disputes | Get compassionate advice on how to resolve disputes. Our team can guide you on development project disputes, service charge disputes, rent arrears and more. |
Business development projects | Find a commercial property lawyer to create a bespoke development agreement plus get guidance on things like Section 106 or the specific type of agreement you might need. |
Licences to underlet | Get help to draft, negotiate and complete a licence to underlet. Our commercial property solicitors can help draw up heads of terms and execute the licence to all parties. |
Why choose Lawhive for a commercial property lawyer
Finding legal help doesn't have to be difficult. Our network of online commercial property solicitors provide tailored and knowledgeable advice, all on a no-obligation fixed fee basis. We'll pair you with a lawyer that's right for you and that caters to your individual needs.
Easy and fast legal help: We'll connect you to an expert commercial business lawyer within 48 hours of your case opening.
Specialist commercial property expertise: Our network of commercial property experts have years of experience. From leasing agreements to resolving disputes, you'll get a solicitor with the specific background to help.
Cheaper than your average law firm: On average, using Lawhive is up to 50% less than a traditional law firm. You'll get a cheaper commercial property solicitor with the same level of experience.
Instant fixed fee pricing: For every case, we’ll provide an instant fixed fee quote with no obligation to commit. It's as simple as that.
Get legal help with commercial leases
In the world of business, leases can be a complicated topic. Our commercial property lease lawyers can support both landlords and tenants throughout the entire process.
For landlords: Get tailored advice on what to expect from leasing as well as the essential terms to include. Besides agreements, you can get support if you plan to expand your portfolio of properties or need guidance on the buying and selling process.
For tenants: A commercial lease lawyer can help break down complex contracts or legal jargon and explain your rights according to the Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act. They'll advise you on unreasonable terms of agreement, and protect you when it comes to negotiating or renewing your lease.
How commercial property solicitors can help with disputes
Disputes can arise if not handled correctly. Resolving commercial property disputes can commonly include litigation, alternative dispute resolution methods (like mediation or arbitration), and general negotiations between the parties. Our team can advise on the best route forward and how to deal with issues as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible. The most common causes of disputes include:
Our expert team of commercial real estate solicitors
We only work with reputable, licenced commercial property solicitors. Before we partner with any lawyer, our Legal Assessment team thoroughly vet them. They do comprehensive background checks and investigate things like how long they've been practising, proof of qualifications, recent client reviews, areas of expertise and more. As standard, any solicitor we recommend will be:
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA): All of our legal practitioners are regulated by the SRA and follow their standards and regulations. The SRA is a highly trusted body that regulates more than 200,000 solicitors in England and Wales with exceptionally high standards.
Fully qualified for commercial property law: Every solicitor we partner with is fully qualified. They'll have taken and passed standardised exams like the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) (previously the Legal Practice Course). For the buying and selling process, commercial conveyancers will also have a relevant Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice.
Years of commercial experience: Our network of commercial property advisors have years of experience combined. They have specialist backgrounds in a variety of property areas and understand the needs of a commercial client.
Do I need a solicitor to rent a commercial property?
No, there's no law saying you must have a solicitor to rent a commercial property. Landlords and tenants can work things out themselves. But just because you can, doesn't mean it's the best idea. Commercial leases can be complicated - a solicitor can help you iron out the kinks, negotiate lease terms, and make sure you understand your rights before you sign anything.
Do you need a solicitor to sell a commercial property?
No, it's not a legal requirement to have a solicitor when selling a commercial property. However, a solicitor can handle key tasks like managing deposits, preparing documents, arranging exchanges and confirming money transfers. They also make sure you understand the process and any legal implications of going through with the transaction, whichever side you’re on.
Other common questions
What do commercial property lawyers do?
Commercial property lawyers specialise in buying, selling and leasing commercial properties. They can help businesses by offering legal advice on things like contracts, developments, tax concerns and disputes.
How much do solicitors charge for a commercial lease?
Typically, the legal fees for a commercial lease can range from £1,500-£2,000. However, the price will vary from case to case depending on the complexity. Get started with Lawhive today for a fixed-cost commercial property solicitor quote.
What is a commercial conveyancing fee?
Commercial conveyancing fees will vary from property to property. Legal fees can generally be between 0.5-1.25% of the value of the transaction, though this is only a rough estimate.
How long do commercial property searches take?
It varies, though you might expect searches to be completed in two to three weeks. Your solicitor will apply to your local authority for searches, timings may vary depending on the authority.
How long does a commercial property sale take?
The sale process timeline will be different for each property. For a straightforward transaction, you might expect around 6-12 weeks. However, more complicated transactions will take much longer. Your solicitor can guide you and manage expectations.
