What Are the Key Legal Considerations in Buying an Office Building?
Purchasing an office building is one of the most significant transactions a business or investor can undertake. Whether the goal is to acquire premises for your own operations, diversify a property investment portfolio, or redevelop the asset for future profit, the...
The Process of Securing a Commercial Property Loan During Conveyancing
Purchasing or refinancing a commercial property—whether it’s an office building, retail unit, industrial site, or mixed-use development—often requires external funding. Unlike residential mortgages, commercial property loans are typically bespoke, negotiated...
How to Negotiate Exit Clauses in Commercial Property Leases
When entering into a commercial lease, one of the most important—and often overlooked—elements is the mechanism by which the tenant (and sometimes the landlord) can exit the lease early. Exit options, commonly embodied in break-clauses or early surrender provisions,...
How to Navigate What Happens When a Commercial Property Deal Falls Through
When you’re entering into a transaction involving commercial real estate, the deal often carries significantly higher stakes than a standard residential property sale. The parties involved may be a business owner or investor acquiring or leasing premises—or a landlord...
How to Navigate the Conveyancing Process for Retail Spaces
Acquiring retail premises—whether through purchase or lease—represents a significant undertaking: legally, financially and operationally. The legal process you’ll engage in is known as conveyancing. While handled routinely in the residential sector, when dealing with...
How Planning Permission Plays a Role in Commercial Property Conveyancing
When acquiring or leasing commercial property—whether an office building, industrial unit, retail unit or development land—the role of planning permission is central. For lawyers, conveyancers, investors and occupiers alike, understanding how planning consent...
Commercial Property Transfer of Equity: Is It Worth It?
Transferring equity in commercial property is a decision that requires careful consideration, balancing legal, financial, and strategic factors. Whether you’re a business owner restructuring your assets, a landlord reorganising your investment portfolio, or a company...
7 Reasons to Consider a Transfer of Equity — and When It’s the Right Decision
In property ownership, circumstances often change long after the initial purchase. Relationships evolve, financial priorities shift, and investment strategies mature. Whether you own residential or commercial property, you may at some point need to change the...