Business Lease Solicitors in Manchester

Whether you are entering into a new lease or taking an assignment of an existing lease, our solicitors will advise you and help you negotiate and secure a business lease which protects your business interests.

Our aim is to build a long-term relationship with you, so we take the time to understand your needs and make sure you are regularly updated on the progress of your matter.

We will advise you on the terms and obligations in the lease before you sign it, and make sure you are aware of any terms which may restrict you from running your business your way.

Lease terms that need attention

The most common lease terms that require attention include, but are not limited to:

• Rent and non-payment of rent
• Rent reviews
• Planning and permitted use
• Licences for alterations and assignment
• Statutory lease renewals
• Break clauses
• Surrender
• Forfeiture

How a new lease works

1. Agree the heads of terms with the landlord: rent, length, break dates and repairs
2. We review the draft lease and the landlord's title, and raise enquiries
3. We negotiate the terms that matter to your business and report to you in writing
4. We check whether Stamp Duty Land Tax is payable on the rent or any premium
5. You sign, the lease completes and you get the keys
6. If the lease is for more than seven years, we register it at HM Land Registry

Purchasing a business

If you are purchasing a business at the same time as acquiring a lease, we can act on both and make sure they complete at the same time, or at a time of your choosing.

Cost

We provide a fixed fee option on all commercial lease matters. We can agree our fees at the initial consultation, so there are no surprise costs or additional fees. Fixed fees cover our legal fees, not disbursements.

Commercial lease disputes

Are you in a dispute with your landlord or tenant over an existing commercial lease? Call us and our solicitors will help you resolve it quickly and cost-effectively. See also Landlord & Tenant.

Call us on 0161 660 1505 for a free 30-minute consultation, email info@alliedsolicitors.co.uk, or send us an enquiry below.

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