Buying and Selling Commercial Property

Buying and selling commercial property

Whether you’re buying or selling your home, purchasing or disposing of an investment property, needing advice in relation to leasehold property, lease extensions or landlord and tenant matters, our property lawyers offer a wide range of bespoke property services across all of our offices.

Our online instant quoting tool can provide you with one estimate of our fees for both the sale of your current home and the purchase of your new home so contact us today.

This is why the team at Eric Robinson comprises highly experienced solicitors who have worked with numerous clients to complete both large and small commercial property transactions. We are here to support and guide you through the process, always with your best interest at the forefront of everything we do. 

This is why the team at Eric Robinson comprises highly experienced solicitors who have worked with numerous clients to complete both large and small commercial property transactions. We are here to support and guide you through the process, always with your best interest at the forefront of everything we do. 

Buying – What you need to know

If you wish to buy commercial property, there’s no question that it is a significant investment and must be handled with the utmost care and attention. 

There are a variety of requirements that a conveyancing solicitor will need to achieve to complete the transaction, for example, in addition to gathering all relevant searches, the contract pack, reviewing any mortgage papers and completing all necessary due diligence, there are other details that must be determined, such as lease agreements, licences and planning regulations. These regulations are in place to ensure that your purchase is both what you expect, and meets all legal requirements in order to successfully change ownership.

Again with commercial property purchases, it is important to consider the diversity of financing options, and whether there are multiple investors, buyers or business entities. 

These aspects are precisely why employing the assistance of a trained solicitor is paramount. We will guide you through the entire transaction, manage negotiations on your behalf, and agree and finalise the contract and transfer deed. We will discern through our research whether there are any matters of concern before you sign any paperwork, ensuring we report all our findings to you in a timely manner.  

We consistently endeavour to protect our clients’ interests, and we are competent at acting on your behalf regarding all aspects of the commercial property buying process.

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Selling – What you need to know

If you are considering selling your commercial property, we would be happy to help guide you through the process from start to finish. 

Similarly to purchasing, selling is a detailed transaction whereby additional information is required in order to complete a successful purchase.  

Our experienced conveyancers are here to help you through the initial proceedings, such as ensuring that your property is fairly valued, through to preparing all the necessary buyer information, negotiating and drafting contracts, option agreements and due diligence.

Key aspects to selling include (but are not limited to): 

• Planning permissions, use classes and lawful use certificates
• Commercial energy performance certificates
• Costs the buyer will potentially be liable for, such as business rates and stamp duty land tax.
• All relevant searches 
• Health and safety records 
• Leases and tenancy information, if applicable
• Identifying any applicable taxes, such as capital gains and capital allowances. 

We pride ourselves on our commitment to keeping our clients informed at every stage of the transaction, so you know precisely how things are progressing and can rest assured that all legalities will be properly prepared and finalised for the sale of your commercial property. 

Why choose us? 

At Eric Robinson Solicitors, our extensive expertise means we are perfectly placed to help clients looking to buy or sell commercial property. 

Whether a small or multi-million pound transaction, we will always provide clear and concise communication that helps make the law make sense. Trust the team at Eric Robinson to assist with your commercial property needs. 

To speak to us and find out more, get in touch with one of our local branches at the following locations:

• Southampton
• Hedge End
• Chandlers Ford
• Winchester
• Lymington 
• Shoreham-by-Sea
• Richmond Upon Thames