Commercial Property Acquisitions and Disposals

Seeking the right legal advice on commercial property acquisitions and disposals can ensure that transactions go smoothly and without delay. Get in touch with Ramsdens Solicitors for expert legal guidance on all aspects of buying and selling commercial property.

At Ramsdens, we have significant experience and expertise on all aspects of commercial property deals, and will help your business to ensure that your acquisitions and disposals are able to proceed efficiently. We will advise you on all of the necessary legal requirements, liaising with all the parties involved to get the deal done.

Ramsdens works with landowners, occupiers, and businesses at every stage of the commercial property pipeline, and will adopt a tailored approach to managing each transaction. By working closely with your business, we can ensure that you are able to align your commercial property acquisition or disposal with your strategic objectives.

Contact our knowledgeable team of solicitors about buying or selling a commercial property today. Call us on 01484 821 500, or fill out an online enquiry form on this page, and we will be in touch at a time that is suitable for you.

Our Services for Buying and Selling Commercial Property

If your business is planning on buying or selling a commercial property, Ramsdens Solicitors is here to help. We will provide a full suite of legal support services to ensure the transaction progresses smoothly from start to finish.

Our services include:

• Reviewing acquisition and disposal opportunities and providing you with sound commercial advice.
• Drafting and reviewing commercial property contracts.
• Negotiating amendments with all relevant parties.
• Liaising with lenders and their solicitors in respect of finance required for your acquisition.
• Overseeing any relevant ownership and title investigations.
• Providing advice on any pertinent third-party rights issues, such as rights of way, easements, and covenants.
• Handling contract exchanges and fund transfers.
• Ensuring transactions are properly recorded and registered with the relevant bodies..

Commercial property transactions can be highly complex, requiring the acquisition and disposal process to be negotiated and managed in line with the strategic goals and timetables of multiple stakeholders. Ramsdens has considerable experience of dealing with all of the complexities of this process, and will work to ensure your deal can be closed with minimal disruption and zero delay.

How Ramsdens Solicitors Can Help

At Ramsdens Solicitors, we have years of experience handling commercial property acquisitions and disposals for a diverse client base, including landowners, investors, occupiers, developers, and lenders across the corporate, retail, public and private sectors.

No matter what your organisation’s requirements may be, we place a major focus on understanding the specifics of your operations and your approach to transactions. This allows us to tailor our services and support to meet your specific expectations and business objectives.

In addition to our strong understanding of commercial property law, Ramsdens is well known for its positive, practical approach to acquisitions and disposals, from negotiation through to completion. We understand that our work needs to align with your organisational goals, and we take a commercially intelligent approach to everything we do.

Here are a few comments our commercial property law team has received about our work, courtesy of the 2021 edition of the prestigious Legal 500 guide:

“I HAVE MADE CONTACTS THAT I NOW CONSIDER TRUSTWORTHY FRIENDS. SOMETHING I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED BEFORE."

“A CAPABLE AND VERY HELPFUL TEAM. ALWAYS APPROACHABLE AND RESPONSIVE TO A RANGE OF COMMERCIAL ISSUES. GOOD TO WORK WITH AND ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR DISCUSSION AND EXPLANATION."

What duties must be paid when buying or selling a commercial property?

If you are acquiring a commercial property, the purchase may be subject to VAT charges. We are able to advise on whether or not a particular transaction falls within the scope of VAT, as well as the following regional levies:

• Stamp Duty Land Tax in England
• Land Transaction Tax in Wales

In both buying and selling, exemptions and tax relief measures are available in a number of instances, depending on the specific circumstances surrounding the transaction. To find out if any of these applies to your case, it is best to speak to your accountant or specialist tax advisor.