Our Services

Commercial Leases

Lawdit's team of solicitors offer a wealth of experience in commercial lease transactions to both landlords and tenants. We are often called upon to negotiate lease terms for a range of commercial properties, including offices, shops, retail units, warehouses, industrial units and depots. Accordingly, we are able to:

• Draft and negotiate leases and agreements
• Negotiate assignments (transfers of the lease)
• Negotiate sub-lettings (where the tenant offers a lease)
• Acquire landlord consents, such as for making alterations to premises
• Take action on your behalf in respect of a breach of lease terms
• Deal with forfeiture proceedings for non-payment of rent
• Advise in relation to rent reviews
• Advise on service charge issues

We understand the importance of a down-to-earth approach and our focus is on providing information that is easily understood and which complements our legal expertise. We are able to offer practical advice prior to a transaction being entered into and to negotiate lease terms on your behalf. We also offer advice to landlords and tenants during the course of a lease with regards to their rights, obligations and options.

Our transparent fixed fee structure means you are able to gain straightforward legal advice without having to worry about unexpected costs. Our team of expert solicitors are always available to discuss your questions, concerns and plans and to offer you straightforward business advice.

Commercial Property Sales and Purchases

Lawdit is able to act on your behalf in a transaction for either the sale or purchase of commercial property. We understand that commercial property represents the most significant investment a business can make and that your transaction demands the use of experts who are able and approachable. Our friendly team offers a wealth of experience in both sales and purchases and is able to keep you informed during each stage of the transaction.

Our comprehensive acquisition and disposal service includes:

• Listening to your detailed instructions and offering you preliminary advice
• Carrying out searches against the property
• Checking the title to ensure it is free of defects
• Making enquires relevant to the property, its use and history
• Drafting the sale agreement in a way which protects your interests
• Dealing with completion matters
• Ensuring your title is registered at the Land Registry
• Dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns on your behalf

We are able to offer this service to you on the basis of a competitive and transparent fixed fee structure. The costs associated with searches and the amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax payable will depend on the value, location and type of property. We are happy to discuss these details from the outset and to ensure there are no hidden fees for you to worry about.

Portfolio Management

Lawdit is pleased to be able to offer a commercial property portfolio management service to oversee and to proactively manage your properties. Our dedicated team is familiar with the day-to-day running of commercial property services and the issues that arise for landlords at regular intervals. Accordingly, we are able to provide you with consolidated information with regards to the various lease terms, to negotiate renewals on your behalf that seek to harmonise terms across your portfolio, to manage rent review and service charge issues and to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of your commercial property interests.

We regularly advise a range of clients with property portfolios of all types and sizes. We are able to deal with acquisitions and disposals of portfolio property, risk management issues, lease renewals and terminations and enforcement action where tenants are in breach of the terms of their lease. We are happy to discuss your needs, together with your business goals.

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

Sometimes, despite the best efforts of the parties, relationships between landlords and tenants break down and steps need to be taken, either to facilitate resolution between the parties or, failing this, for litigation to be commenced. Lawdit’s team of experts are able to assess the issues at hand and to provide you with advice in a timely and efficient manner as to the best way to resolve your dispute.

We are able to facilitate dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation, which seek to avoid resorting to court action, thereby helping to prevent the relationship between the parties from deteriorating and providing a cost-effective solution. Should this fail to adequately resolve matters, however, we are able to commence litigation on your behalf and to seek court action to enforce your rights.

Whether you are currently involved in a dispute, or you would like advice on steps you can take to avoid entering into a dispute, then our team of lawyers are on hand to discuss your circumstances and the best steps you can take to keep your relationship from breaking down. Please contact us for a free consultation and we’ll be happy to listen and to address your concerns.

Please contact us today to arrange a free consultation.