Buying or selling commercial property can be a turning point for your business. Whether it’s securing new premises, selling an asset to release capital, or acquiring property as part of a company purchase, the process is rarely straightforward.
At Gordons Partnership, we guide you through every step so that you can complete with confidence, knowing your interests are protected.
Commercial Property Transactions Involve More Than Just Contracts.
Issues such as title, planning, environmental risks, funding requirements, and tenant obligations can all affect the value of a deal. Missed details or unnecessary delays can cause costs to rise and opportunities to fall through.
Our role is to make the process clear and manageable. We focus on identifying risks early, explaining what they mean for you, and finding practical solutions so your transaction stays on track.
We take time to understand your commercial aims before advising.
We review contracts and titles thoroughly, flagging issues that could affect your investment.
We anticipate lender or buyer requirements, respond quickly to enquiries, and coordinate with all parties to avoid unnecessary delays.
After onboarding you as a client and completing our standard compliance checks, we’ll guide you through each stage of the process. While no two transactions are the same, most follow a clear structure.
The basic terms of the deal are agreed in outline between the parties. We can review these to make sure nothing important is missed.
We investigate title documents, leases, planning permissions, searches and any other issues that could affect the property’s value or use. If you’re selling, we help prepare replies to enquiries to keep matters moving.
We draft, review and negotiate the sale or purchase contract. This includes warranties, conditions and any special terms needed to protect your interests.
If finance is involved, we liaise with the lender to satisfy their conditions and ensure funds will be available on completion.
Once both sides are satisfied, contracts are exchanged and the transaction becomes legally binding.
The purchase price is paid, the property changes hands, and keys are handed over. For sales, we ensure mortgage redemptions and other obligations are settled.
We take care of registrations at the Land Registry, stamp duty filings and any other required formalities. By managing each stage carefully, we reduce the risk of surprises and give you a clear timeline for completion.
Handling everything from single properties to multi-site acquisitions
Working to your timescales and keeping transactions moving
Providing honest, straightforward advice so you always know where you stand
If you need advice on any commercial property matter, please do not hesitate to contact our commercial property team.
If you are considering buying or selling commercial property, early legal advice can save time and reduce risk. Involving us at the outset helps to avoid delays, identify potential issues quickly, and give you the confidence to proceed on clear terms.
Gordons Partnership – clarity and confidence in legal advice, from people you can trust.
To discuss your next property transaction:
Call us on 01483 451900 (Guildford) or 020 7424 9421 (London)
Email Niall Mullins, Hamish Ferguson, or Kathryn Johns.
