Commercial Property
Commercial property legal advice – clear, commercial, and straightforward
Commercial property transactions can move quickly and carry real financial risk if not handled properly.
NJB Legal provides clear, practical commercial property advice for business owners, investors and landowners who want deals done properly without unnecessary delays, jargon or over-lawyering.
Whether you are buying, selling, leasing or developing property the focus is simple –
protect your position, keep matters moving and avoid problems later.
How NJB Legal helps
NJB Legal advises across the full commercial property lifecycle, including:
- Buying and selling commercial property
- Commercial lease drafting, review and negotiation
- Lease renewals, variations and re-gears
- Development land purchases and site assembly
- Options, overage and conditional contracts
- Easements, rights of way and title issues
- Landlord and tenant matters for businesses and investors
Advice is always commercially grounded, not academic or theoretical.
Lease advice that works in the real world
Leases are often signed without fully understanding the long-term cost or risk.
NJB Legal helps clients:
- Understand what they are actually committing to
- Identify hidden liabilities and break-clause traps
- Negotiate fair and workable terms
- Avoid issues that make properties harder to sell or refinance later
The aim is not to make deals difficult; it is to make them safe and workable.
A commercial approach to transactions
You will not be buried in legal jargon or lengthy advice notes.
Instead, you can expect:
- Clear explanations of risk
- Practical options, not just legal theory
- Advice aligned with your commercial objectives
- Sensible timescales and proactive communication
If something matters, it will be flagged clearly. If it does not, it will not be over-complicated.
Who NJB Legal Works With
- SME business owners
- Commercial property investors
- Developers and land promoters
- Owner-managed companies
- Landlords and tenants
Matters are handled with the same level of care whether the transaction is straightforward or complex.
Speak to a Commercial Property Lawyer today
If you are dealing with a commercial property matter and want clear, commercially focused legal advice, NJB Legal is well placed to assist.
Enquiries are handled promptly and without obligation.
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Common Questions about Commercial Property
As early as possible. Involving a solicitor at heads of terms stage allows risks to be identified before they become expensive problems. Early advice can help shape the deal structure, timetable and key protections rather than simply reacting once documents are issued.
A commercial property purchase typically involves reviewing title, raising enquiries, carrying out searches, negotiating the contract, dealing with funding requirements and completing the transaction. The process is more flexible than residential property but places greater emphasis on due diligence and risk allocation.
Yes. Commercial leases are not standard documents and often heavily favour the landlord. A solicitor can identify hidden liabilities such as repair obligations, rent review mechanisms, service charges and break conditions and negotiate amendments that materially affect your long-term costs and flexibility.
Key risks include full repairing obligations, restrictive user clauses, upward-only rent reviews, weak break rights and uncapped service charges. These issues can significantly impact profitability if not addressed before the lease is completed.
Timescales vary depending on complexity, funding and the parties involved. A straightforward transaction may complete in 6-8 weeks, while more complex acquisitions, developments or conditional contracts can take several months. Clear instructions and early engagement help avoid delays.
A rent review is a mechanism for adjusting rent during the lease term, often every 3–5 years. Many reviews are upward-only, meaning rent can increase but not decrease. Understanding the valuation assumptions and review wording is critical to managing future rental exposure.
Only if the lease allows it. Break clauses must be exercised strictly in accordance with their terms, and even minor breaches can invalidate the break. A solicitor can assess whether a break is effective and advise on the steps needed to exit safely.
Yes. We regularly advise both sides and understand the commercial drivers of each.
Yes. We advise on options, overage, promotion agreements and development structuring.
Yes. This is a core area of our expertise.
Yes. We regularly collaborate with rural professionals.