Commercial Property

Buying or selling commercial property requires careful consideration of both the legal and commercial implications. At Aston Bond, we guide clients through every stage of the transaction, ensuring that important matters are addressed before contracts are exchanged.

Our solicitors advise on the acquisition and disposal of offices, retail premises, industrial units, warehouses, development land and other commercial property assets. We assist with reviewing property titles, investigating restrictions, identifying potential liabilities and negotiating contractual terms that reflect our clients’ objectives.

We also consider issues such as rights of access, restrictive covenants, existing tenancies and other matters that could affect a property’s intended use or future value.

Whether you are purchasing premises for your business, expanding your property portfolio or disposing of an investment, our priority is to ensure that your transaction proceeds with clarity, efficiency and appropriate legal protection.

Aston Bond acts for a variety of developers on residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects, ranging from individual residential sites to substantial, multi-phase developments.

We understand that development transactions can involve complicated ownership arrangements, planning requirements, infrastructure obligations and agreements between multiple parties. Addressing these matters effectively from the outset makes a significant difference to the progress and commercial success of a project.

Our Commercial Property Solicitors assist developers and landowners with the legal aspects of acquiring and developing land, including conditional contracts, option agreements, development agreements and arrangements governing access and other property rights.

We take a proactive approach to identifying potential obstacles, helping clients anticipate issues that might otherwise result in unexpected costs, delays or disputes. By combining detailed legal knowledge with a practical understanding of development projects, we aim to provide solutions that support both your immediate requirements and also your longer-term investment objectives.

Joint ventures can provide valuable opportunities for landowners, developers and investors to collaborate on property projects. However, establishing the right legal structure is essential to protecting each party’s interests and ensuring that responsibilities, financial arrangements and commercial expectations are clearly defined.

At Aston Bond, our team has particular expertise in property joint ventures, acting for both landowners and developers across a range of development arrangements. We advise on structuring agreements, defining the parties’ respective obligations, allocating risks and establishing mechanisms for managing the development and resolving potential disagreements.

An important consideration in many property joint ventures is the potential liability for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). We place particular emphasis on achieving secure, commercially appropriate structures while considering opportunities to minimise unnecessary SDLT exposure, subject to the applicable legal and tax requirements.
Our aim is to establish clear, workable arrangements that protect our clients and create a strong foundation for successful collaboration.

Commercial leases can have long-lasting implications for property owners and businesses. Whether you are granting a lease, taking on new premises or reviewing existing lease arrangements, it is essential that you understand your contractual rights and obligations.

Our Commercial Property Solicitors provide guidance on lease terms and the legal considerations that can affect the commercial relationship between landlords and tenants. These may include rent review provisions, repairing obligations, service charges, permitted use, break clauses, assignment rights and responsibilities at the end of a tenancy.

For businesses, a carefully negotiated lease can provide greater certainty and flexibility. And for landlords and property investors, well-structured agreements can help safeguard the value of their assets and reduce the likelihood of disputes.

We focus on ensuring that lease arrangements are clearly documented, commercially suitable and aligned with your requirements.

Planning and infrastructure arrangements are often central to commercial property development, especially where projects involve multiple phases, significant construction works or impact the wider community infrastructure.

Our Real Estate Solicitors can advise you on planning and infrastructure agreements, including obligations under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Section 106 agreements can impose obligations on developers and landowners relating to matters such as affordable housing, infrastructure contributions, highways improvements and other measures connected with planning permission.

These obligations can affect the cost, timing and viability of a development. We work with you to understand the legal implications, negotiate appropriate terms and ensure that relevant obligations are properly considered alongside the wider development arrangements.
Our no-nonsense, practical approach can help you address any complex planning-related property issues while maintaining a clear focus on your commercial goals.