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Commercial Property

Buying & Selling Commercial Property

Expert legal advice on the purchase and sale of commercial property for investors, owner-occupiers and businesses. We carry out title investigation, negotiate contracts, deal with lenders and manage completion through to registration.

SRA Regulated
Clear Written Estimates
Same-Day Response
Chester & Nationwide
Experienced commercial property solicitors
Investors, owner-occupiers & businesses
All enquiries strictly confidential

What We Cover

Commercial Property Purchase & Sale Services

Investment Acquisitions & Disposals

Acting for property investors on the purchase and sale of commercial investment property, including due diligence, title investigation and lender liaison.

Owner-Occupier Premises

Advising businesses buying or selling their own trading premises — from initial offer through to completion and registration.

Mixed-Use Buildings

Specialist advice on mixed-use commercial and residential buildings, including complex title structures and planning considerations.

Pension-Led Purchases (SIPP / SSAS)

Acting for SIPP and SSAS trustees on commercial property purchases within pension structures, including lender and pension provider requirements.

Portfolio Transactions

Advising on the acquisition and disposal of commercial property portfolios, including bulk transactions and phased completions.

Auction Purchases

Fast-turnaround legal work for commercial property purchased at auction, where tight completion deadlines apply.

Our Process

How We Handle Your Transaction

01

Initial Review & Fee Estimate

We review the transaction details and provide a clear written estimate before any work begins.

02

Title Investigation

We investigate title, raise enquiries and report on any issues that may affect the transaction or your use of the property.

03

Searches & Due Diligence

Local authority, drainage, environmental and other searches as appropriate to the property and transaction.

04

Contract Negotiation

We negotiate contract terms to protect your position and reflect the commercial reality of the deal.

05

Lender Liaison

Where funding is involved, we liaise with your lender and report on title to satisfy their requirements.

06

Completion & Registration

We manage completion, deal with SDLT (where applicable) and register the transaction at Land Registry.

SRA Regulated — Transparent Pricing

Fees & Costs

Buying & Selling Commercial Property — Fee Information

Fees vary depending on property value, complexity, whether funding is involved and any title issues. We provide a clear written estimate before any work begins.

TransactionIndicative Fee
Freehold purchase / sale (up to £500,000)From £1,500 + VAT
Freehold purchase / sale (£500,001–£1,000,000)From £2,500 + VAT
Freehold purchase / sale (over £1,000,000)By arrangement
Leasehold purchase / saleFrom £1,750 + VAT
SIPP / SSAS purchaseFrom £1,750 + VAT
Regulatory Information: PDA Law is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). All fees quoted are exclusive of VAT at 20%. A full written estimate will be provided before any work commences. Visit www.sra.org.uk for more information.

Get Started

Request a Fee Estimate

Tell us about your commercial property transaction and we will provide a clear, no-obligation estimate.

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