Recent content by emeraldaid

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    Cost of solicitor and surveyor for commercial lease

    Hi Much depends on the complexity of the transaction and the rental level. I would be surprised if your prospective landlord didn't also want either a personal guarantee to back up the tenant's covenants or a rent deposit (usually about 3-6 months rent). This can add to the work. If the matter...
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    Business premises

    Firstly, you should try to ensure as much flexibility in the Lease as the negotiations will permit. By flexibility, I mean frequent break options (say every 3 years) for a 15 year term - the options should not be conditional on full performance of all covenants, just payment of rent. The rental...