Conveyancing (Commercial)
At Trent Law Solicitors, our experienced commercial conveyancing solicitors provide clear and practical advice on all aspects of commercial property transactions.
Commercial Conveyancing Solicitors
Whether you are taking on your first shop lease, purchasing a warehouse, investing in commercial premises, or refinancing a property portfolio, our team is here to guide you through the process with confidence.
With offices in Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, and Leicester, we act for clients across the East Midlands and beyond, handling transactions ranging from small retail units to large-scale industrial properties. Our solicitors combine technical expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver results efficiently and cost-effectively.
Our Commercial Conveyancing Services
Sale & Purchase of Commercial Property
We act for buyers and sellers of all types of commercial property, including shops, restaurants, offices, warehouses, and industrial units. Our solicitors carry out the necessary due diligence, draft or review contracts, and ensure a smooth and secure transfer of ownership.
Remortgage & Transfer of Equity
If you are refinancing your commercial property or changing the ownership structure (for example, transferring shares between business partners, or changing directors), we can handle all legal requirements to ensure compliance and avoid delays. We are on most of the lenders' panel, so you do not need to instruct multiple solicitors.
Leases & Business Agreements
Negotiating the terms of a new lease, surrenders, assignments, rent deposit deeds, business sales and company formation sit with us. Visit our Business & Commercial Services page to see how they can help.
Option Agreements
An option agreement gives you the right to buy, or sometimes to sell, a property at a future date on agreed terms, and is often used to secure land ahead of planning or development decisions. We draft and negotiate options for buyers, sellers and landowners, and deal with the registration needed to protect your position.
How a Commercial Property Transaction Proceeds
Most transactions follow the same path. Once heads of terms are agreed, we investigate the title and raise the Commercial Property Standard Enquiries, alongside the searches appropriate to the property and its use. If you are borrowing, we deal with your lender's requirements at the same time so nothing waits at the end. Contracts are then agreed, signed and exchanged, at which point the transaction becomes binding, and on completion the balance is paid and the property passes. We deal with Stamp Duty Land Tax and registration at HM Land Registry, and we keep you informed in plain English at every stage. A freehold purchase typically completes within 6 to 12 weeks.
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Due Diligence: What We Check Before You Buy
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Commercial premises carry risks that a survey alone will not find, and our job is to surface them before you are committed. We examine the title for restrictions, rights of way and covenants that could limit how you use or alter the property. We confirm the planning position and the permitted use class, so a unit sold as a restaurant can actually trade as one. The standard commercial enquiries draw out what the seller knows about disputes, notices, contamination and services, and the searches test what the public registers hold. Where VAT applies to the price we advise on the position before exchange, and we report the whole picture to you in one clear document so your decision is an informed one.
Why Choose Trent Law Solicitors?
Over 30 years’ combined experience in commercial property transactions
Expertise across retail, industrial, leisure, and investment sectors
Transparent, fixed-fee pricing with a Price Match Guarantee
Professional, efficient, and client-focused service
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