At AFG Law, our commercial property solicitors, Preston support a variety of businesses including landlords, tenants, developers and investors with clear, practical legal advice across the full spectrum of commercial property work. We focus on delivering efficient and practical advice and solutions tailored to your specific goals.
Whether you are acquiring new premises, taking a lease, refinancing property, or overseeing a development project, we are here to help you with the legal process.. Our team works proactively to protect your interests, minimise risks, and keep your transaction on track from start to finish.
We act for clients of all sizes, from local start-ups to national companies, landowners and rural estates. No matter the scale or complexity of your project, our commercial property solicitors, Preston, can provide the legal expertise you need. We also work in close collaboration with architects, surveyors, lenders, and planners, and we can call on our in-house dispute resolution team for support in more contentious matters.
With years of experience and a practical, client focused approach, our Preston commercial property solicitors are ready to help you make informed decisions and move your plans forward. Contact us today to find out how we can support your next move.
What Does a Commercial Property Solicitor, Preston, Do?
Our commercial property solicitors in Preston advise clients involved in buying, selling, leasing, or developing commercial premises. These transactions often involve bespoke legal documents and complex, long-term obligations, making expert legal advice essential.
We carry out due diligence such as title checks and searches, review and draft legal documents, and negotiate lease terms. If a dispute arises, such as a breach of lease or a disagreement over repairs, our in-house dispute resolution team at AFG Law is also ready to assist.
Our Commercial Property Legal Services
Our experienced commercial property solicitors, Preston, provide a full range of legal services to support your property transactions and long-term investment strategy. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, developer or business owner, we offer practical, commercially focused advice tailored to your needs.
Some of the legal matters our commercial property team can assist clients with include:
Commercial Property Sales and Purchases
We manage the legal process for buying and selling commercial premises, including offices, warehouses, retail units, and mixed-use properties. From conducting due diligence and raising enquiries to drafting contracts and handling completion, we make sure your transaction proceeds smoothly and without unnecessary delays.
Acting for Commercial Property Tenants
We advise tenants on new and existing leases, helping to negotiate favourable terms and ensure the lease protects your business interests. We’ll review rent review clauses, service charges, repair obligations and break clauses, giving you clarity before you commit.
Commercial Leases and Lease Renewals
Whether you are granting or taking on a new lease, our team can assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease terms to minimise risk and future disputes. We also assist with lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Are you buying or selling commercial property at auction? We carry can review auction packs prior to auction and provide a report to you on the contents of the auction pack. We will identify any potential issues with the contents of the auction pack but will also identify what documentation is missing. We canprovide quick turnaround advice so you can bid with confidence. If youare a successful bidder, we will assist with post completion matters and promptly to meet strict deadlines.
We advise on legal rights affecting commercial land, including rights of way, drainage rights, and access issues. If you are acquiring land or property, we will investigate whether any rights or easements affect your use or development plans and help you resolve or negotiate issues where needed.
Transfers of Part and Complex Transactions
We regularly handle more complex transactions such as transfers of part, development sites, and multi-title acquisitions. We will manage all legal, aspects to ensure your transaction is completed with expert advice.
Overage Agreements
We draft and negotiate overage clauses and more complex overage agreements to ensure sellers benefit from any future uplift in value, for example, if planning permission is later obtained. Whether you are the buyer or seller, wewill ensure the agreement is clear, enforceable, and aligned with your commercial goals.
Option Agreements
Our solicitors advise on option agreements, conditional contracts, and promotion agreements. We ensure the terms are clearly defined and legally robust.
In cases where title deeds are lost we can assist with reconstruction of the title to land using available documentation and statutory declarations. This is especially important where property is unregistered or has a complicated ownership history.
Investigation of Ownership: Land Registry Titles and Unregistered Land
We investigate and report on both registered and unregistered titles. For registered land, we examine title entries and any deeds or documents referred to.. For unregistered land, we review the paper title deeds and, when necessary, assist with collating evidence to prove a good title beforeapplying for first registration where needed.
Public and Private Rights of Way
Our team checks for the presence of public rights of way that may affect commercial land and investigate private rights of access. We help resolve access disputes [via our dispute resolution team] and advise on how such rights may impact your plans for development or occupation.
Commercial Property Disputes
When disputes arise over commercial property, it’s important to act quickly. Our focus is always on finding practical, cost-effective solutions that protect your position and minimise disruption to your business. Whether you are dealing with a lease disagreement, breach of contract, boundary issue or repair obligation, we are here to provide clear, informed advice on commercial property law from the outset.
Our commercial property solicitors work closely with AFG Law’s in-house dispute resolution team to offer comprehensive legal support. This collaborative approach means you benefit from solicitors who understand both the commercial property landscape and the steps involved in resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or formal legal action.
If you’re facing an issue relating to your commercial property, getting early legal advice can often be the key to resolving the matter quickly and on favourable terms. Speak to our team to find out how we can help.
Why Choose Our Commercial Property Solicitors, Preston?
Our commercial property solicitors, Preston, are here to provide specialist legal advice to clients of all sizes, handling a wide range of matters on a range of property issues.
We work closely with our clients to tailor our legal advice and strategies to their specific needs and circumstances. By taking the time to understand each client’s priorities, we are able to deliver solutions that support both immediate outcomes and long-term success.
AFG Law has offices in Bury, Bolton and Stockport. We support businesses and individuals with commercial property matters across the North West. We also work with clients remotely nationwide, offering seamless legal support via phone, email, and video conferencing.
Whether you’re local to our offices or based further afield, our solicitors are here to guide you through your commercial property transaction with confidence and clarity. Please get in touch with our team today.
AFG Law are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We offer a range of funding options for your case, including fixed fees and hourly rates.
Please call us or drop us an email at commercialpropertyenquiries@afglaw.co.uk to discuss your matter in more detail.
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