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The firm has substantial experience and an excellent reputation for handling freehold and leasehold commercial property transactions of all sizes. These naturally include associated areas such as development funding, planning and construction. From a client such as an investor or developer involved in a property transaction worth millions, to the new business renting a small office, our objectives are to look out for unexpected pitfalls, safeguard the clients future interests and to ensure that the deal goes through as smoothly as possible. We advise on all property related matters. In particular we have extensive experience in assessing the advantages and disadvantages of buying or leasing commercial property as well as negotiating new leases and renewals. We have acted for a large number of property developers and entrepreneurs and can advise on:
The purchase of business premises is very likely to be one of the largest and most important investments in the life of a business. We specialise in all the legal implications involved in the sale and purchase of land for commercial premises whether that be as a place to site your business or as an investment or both. We go further than many lawyers in using our sound business knowledge to help co ordinate the interested parties including accountants, surveyors and mortgage lenders so that the transaction can proceed smoothly and effectively. If you are buying land and buildings we will advise on the terms of the sale contract which impact upon your business and negotiate the most favourable terms reasonably obtainable in the pre contract period. Further in conjunction, with your accountants, we will advise upon the most efficient manner in which your business's primary asset should be owned so to provide maximum protection should your business experience unforeseen difficulties. If you are selling land and buildings the tax implications upon disposal may well be of primary importance particularly in times of rising land prices. We will work with your other professional advisors to make the disposal occur at a time and in a manner most appropriate to your tax situation. Landlord & Tenant At Browning's our commercial team have a wealth of experience in acting for both Landlords and Tenants in the lease of commercial premises. When acting for prospective tenants we will negotiate the terms of lease so as to provide a fair relationship between yourself and your landlord. We take time to understand your business and discuss your future plans so as to ensure that the basis of the lease meets your business requirements both now and in the future. We will explain the terms of the lease to you in plain language and provide a thorough explanation of any complicated legal issue. We ensure that any licences you require from your Landlord for the best running of your business are discussed with you and obtained prior to completion. If you wish to sub let part or all of the premises we will guide you through the process of obtaining all the necessary licenses and forms of consent in order to achieve this as well as negotiating the terms of the sub lease with your tenant on your behalf. Towards the end of the lease term we will advise you in good time of the lease renewal procedure and negotiate the terms of a new lease on your behalf, or if you decide not to renew, guide you through the procedure for terminating your lease at term. If you are a Landlord we will discuss your requirements in using your property to your best advantage and draft the lease agreement to suit your requirements. We will negotiate with your tenant’s representatives to obtain a fair and sustainable commercial relationship with them. We will draft appropriate licenses as may reasonably be requested by your tenants to protect your interests. We have actively developed relationships with Surveyors, Estate Agents and Accountants so that we have first hand knowledge of the market place and thus keeping you and ourselves up to date with developments. |
