Lease Consultancy

Whether you’re a Landlord, Investor or Occupier, understanding the intricacies of a commercial lease and the complexities of contractual obligations and lease procedures is essential. Our expert team at Hanway Commercial can navigate through this with a comprehensive range of services providing strategic and targeted advice. 

Experienced across various sectors including office, industrial, retail and leisure throughout the UK, we aim to align property leases to your business/investment objectives. 

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Our main lease consultancy services include:

  • Lease Renewals – Whether Landlord or Tenant, we will navigate through the complexities of Landlord & Tenant Law, to develop and implement a lease renewal strategy to align with your business plan. For tenants, we will endeavour to negotiate the most favourable lease terms, often working in close conjunction with our Agency team in case a re-location is a more appropriate and cost-effective strategy. Our surveyors are experienced in the strategies needed for a 1954 Act renewal, expert witness reports and differing methods of dispute resolution. 
  • Lease restructures - Lease restructuring can be a strategic approach to unlock value for our clients, mid-way through a lease. This can involve re-negotiation with landlords or tenants to find a mutually beneficial revision of lease terms, such as the insertion or removal of a break clause, extending the lease term, or amending restrictive user or alienation clauses to create greater flexibility.  
  • Rent review – Our Surveyors will develop an appropriate strategy for dealing with a rent review well in advance of the review date. Our approach to rent review negotiations leverages our agency contacts and comprehensive databases to ensure we have a thorough understanding of both local and national markets and the most relevant comparable evidence to support our case. We specialize in the analysis of Case Law, which proves invaluable in determining whether a lease terms are favourable or unfavourable to the hypothetical tenant, thus influencing the eventual rent paid. 
  • Break clauses – A break clause presents a unique opportunity for landlords and tenants to engage in dialogue and negotiate enhanced lease terms . Alternatively, it enables either party to exit the lease in line with an alternative strategy for the business or property. We can advise on the timing and  requirements for executing a valid break clause and engage in a strategy to ensure that your exit costs are minimised. 
  • Arbitration &  Expert Witness – Our Chartered Surveyors have extensive experience in providing dispute resolution service. In the event that parties are unable to agree a dispute, we can can represent both landlords and tenants in providing expert witness evidence to tribunals (arbitration and independent experts) and advice on alternative dispute resolution. 
  • Leasehold enfranchisement – We offer both freeholders and lessees valuation advice and negotiate premiums for either lease extensions or freehold purchases. Our team will represent our clients’ interests, and if necessary, act as Expert Witnesses in Leasehold Valuation Tribunals or Lands Tribunals. 
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At Hanway Commercial, we’re not just about providing services; we’re about building partnerships that foster success. Whether you need strategic advice on a lease, or require assistance with lease or rent negotiations, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 

Take the first step towards optimizing your commercial property strategy by contacting Hanway Commercial today. Let us show you how our expertise can transform your property portfolio and drive your business forward.