Professional advice

Professional advice
on commercial landlord and tenant matters.

Our experience covers lease renewals, rent reviews, lease assignments, dilapidations, break clauses, service charge disputes and lease restructuring.

Our approach

Specialist advice from appraisal to completion.

Commercial landlord and tenant relationships are governed by both the terms of the lease and established legislation. Whether you are a landlord protecting your investment or a tenant securing business premises, obtaining professional advice at the right time can help avoid disputes, protect your position and ensure informed commercial decisions. We advise on all aspects of commercial landlord and tenant matters across retail, office, industrial and mixed-use property.

Our experience covers lease renewals, rent reviews, lease assignments, dilapidations, break clauses, service charge disputes and lease restructuring. We regularly advise clients under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, helping landlords and tenants understand their rights and obligations regarding security of tenure, lease renewals and lease termination. Every instruction is approached with a practical understanding of both the legislation and the commercial realities of property ownership and occupation.

Whether you require strategic advice before negotiations begin or professional representation throughout a dispute, we work alongside solicitors and other advisers to achieve commercially sensible outcomes. Our aim is always to protect our clients' interests while maintaining positive landlord and tenant relationships wherever possible.

How can we help you?

A tailored approach to every instruction

Lease Renewals (Landlord & Tenant Act 1954)

Advising landlords and tenants on lease renewals, security of tenure and statutory procedures under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Commercial Rent Reviews

Negotiating rent reviews using market evidence, lease provisions and current commercial conditions to achieve fair and evidence-based outcomes.

Dilapidations

Providing advice on repairing obligations, schedules of dilapidations and end-of-lease liabilities for both landlords and tenants.

Lease Assignments & Subletting

Advising on assignments, underletting and consent requirements, ensuring transactions comply with lease terms and statutory obligations.

Break Clauses & Lease Termination

Helping clients exercise break clauses correctly and advising on lease termination procedures to minimise risk and avoid unnecessary disputes.

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Supporting landlords and tenants through negotiations, mediation and professional discussions relating to lease obligations, occupation and property disputes.

Market knowledge

Our advice is shaped by a close understanding of the market, from local trends and individual property factors to wider economic influences. By keeping ahead of changing conditions, buyer behaviour and market movement, we ensure every valuation and strategy is based on informed, current insight.

FAQs

The questions we get asked most.

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Where we cover

Expert local knowledge from York to the coast.

Experienced professionals. Personal service.

A dedicated team, here when you need us.

Stephen Burley

Managing Director · MRICS

James Burley

Director · MRICS FNAEA

George

Valuer · BSc (Hons)

Commercial · Since 1884

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