Commercial Property Solicitors

When you are preparing to sell or purchase a commercial property, there are many different factors that must be accounted for. Our real estate experts can support you by:

• Reporting to you on legal title issues, search results and the contractual documentation
• Acting for your lender
• Advising on any Heads of Terms
• Efficiently managing the legal work within the timeframes of your project
• Advising on conditional contracts, options and overage issues relating to any transaction

We appreciate that the acquisition and or disposal of a business property can feel slightly daunting, with plenty of project elements to navigate. We can offer practical assistance with all aspects of commercial property work, guiding you toward project success.

Our expert solicitors at Rollits can assist clients to draft and review commercial leases, covering all associated aspects and key considerations including:

• The terms of the tenancy (including whether this is for a fixed term or one which can automatically renew)
• How much rent is payable and when the rent will be paid
• The type of business that is permitted to operate at that premises
• Who will take responsibility for any leasehold improvements
• Rent reviews/ lease variations / options to renew

Commercial leases support the professional relationship between business tenants and landlords, which is why it is vital that these are expertly drafted according to your requirements.

If you are developing a commercial space for retail, industrial or office use, we can guide you with specialist legal recommendations and assistance from the very beginning.

Before starting your development project, it’s vital that you assess whether you are permitted to use the site for your intended purpose. Our solicitors can support you to determine the potential obstacles early on and help sort out solutions, for instance, in connection with any covenants in place which may impact the land site and hinder development.

If you are looking to develop a new site or to redevelop or extend an existing business premises, you’ll need to obtain planning permission. Our commercial property law experts can assist you to gain the permission you need and resolve any issues which might prevent you from doing so. We can offer support with:

• Planning applications and appeals
• Development and site appraisals
• Public inquiries
• Planning and infrastructure agreements
• Negotiations with planning authorities
• Enforcement of planning control
• Development plan representations
• Compulsory purchase

For advice and guidance on the planning issues that affect property projects, please get in touch with our commercial conveyancing solicitors in York and Hull.

Commercial property law can be difficult to navigate, yet our commercial property finance solicitors have extensive experience, allowing us to provide a stress-free process. We’ve acted for a range of borrowers and commercial lenders, facilitating swift property transactions.

Our commercial property solicitors in York and Hull can offer advice on all matters related to commercial property finance, including:

• Secured lending
• Bridging finance
• Guarantees and debentures

At Rollits our commercial property solicitors are able to act for clients involved in commercial real estate development projects, such as developers, investors, landowners, occupiers and landlords.

We can offer pragmatic support throughout all stages of your development project, including:

• Acquisition of land
• Obtaining planning permission
• Building and construction
• Leasing or selling completed commercial units

Renewable energy is a huge growth area in the UK and the commercial opportunities are potentially very attractive. Our team are well-placed to advise clients on all types of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind and hydroelectric, as well as combined schemes.

We can assist investors, developers and landowners with matters including:

• Site acquisition
• Planning rules
• Financing

When approaching a property joint venture, it’s vital that all parties receive independent legal advice to protect their rights and interests.

Our team can assist you to:

• Select the right kind of legal structure, whether you require individual legal entities, a partnership, or a limited partnership
• Draft contractual agreements to protect yourself both financially and legally
• Resolve joint venture disputes

When disputes arise between business tenants and commercial landlords, these disputes can be lengthy and expensive to manage. To ensure the best outcome, it is important that you receive support from an experienced dispute resolution expert.

Our lawyers have assisted clients with a wide range of disputes, including those involving:

• Breach of lease
• Breach of contract in relation to property developments
• Rent arrears
• Dilapidations
• Forfeiture
• Rent reviews
• Lease renewals
• Terminating a commercial lease