Commercial Leases Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on commercial leases for uk businesses.
Commercial Lease Terms For Dog Daycare Centres
Leasing premises for a dog daycare? Here's what to check before you sign, from permitted use and outdoor areas to noise, waste, licences and insurance.
11 November 2026
Business Sale Agreement Checklist For Buying A Cafe
Buying a cafe? Use this practical checklist to review the sale agreement, lease, employees, equipment and compliance risks before you complete.
10 November 2026
Retail Lawyer Checklist Before Signing A Shop Lease
About to sign a shop lease? Here are the retail-specific legal checks to run first, from fit-out and signage to service charges, break clauses and permitted use.
10 November 2026
Lease Heads Of Agreement Review For Retail Tenants
Received heads of terms for a retail lease? Here's how to check rent, break clauses, repair, deposit and permitted use before you sign or pay costs.
9 November 2026
How Much Does A Licence To Alter Cost?
Planning a fit-out or refurbishment? Here's what affects the cost of a licence to alter, who usually pays the fees and when to get your lease reviewed.
8 November 2026
Retail Sublease Review Checklist Before You Sign
Taking retail space from an existing tenant? Here is what to check in your sublease before you commit, from landlord consent to service charges and exit risks.
7 November 2026
What Does Subject To Contract Mean?
Negotiating a lease, sale or supplier deal? Here's what subject to contract really means, when you can still walk away, and where the risks sit.
30 October 2026
Commercial Lease Terms For Pilates Studios
Leasing a Pilates studio? Here are the lease terms that can affect your fit-out, class timetable, equipment, noise limits, repair costs and exit options.
30 October 2026
Commercial Lease Terms For Dental Clinics
Negotiating premises for your dental clinic? Here are the lease clauses that can affect your fit-out, compliance, waste arrangements and future sale.
30 October 2026
Do I Need A Lawyer To Buy A Small Business?
Buying a small business can be exciting, but the legal risks change from deal to deal. Here is when you can keep it simple and when legal review is worth it.
29 October 2026
FRI Lease Meaning: What Tenants Must Check
An FRI lease can shift major repair and insurance costs onto your business. Here are the key checks, survey points and negotiation steps to consider before you sign.
29 October 2026
What Affects The Cost Of A Commercial Lease Review?
About to sign a commercial lease? Here is what can affect the cost of a lease review, what should be included and where hidden risks often sit.
29 October 2026
Commercial Lease Terms For Boutique Gyms In The UK
Reviewing heads of terms for a boutique gym or fitness studio? Here are the lease terms that can affect your opening date, costs and flexibility.
28 October 2026
Agreement For Lease Checklist Before Fit-Out Works
Taking premises that need works or fit-out approval? Here is what to check in your agreement for lease before you spend money or commit to an opening date.
27 October 2026
Forfeiture Of Lease: What Can A Tenant Do Next?
Locked out or threatened with forfeiture? Here are the practical steps to protect your premises, stock, lease rights and negotiation position.
27 October 2026
Signing A Pop Up Shop Sublease In The UK
Taking a pop-up shop can be exciting, but the paperwork matters. Here are the lease, sublease and licence terms to check before you sign.
25 October 2026
Licence To Assign A Shop Lease In England And Wales
Selling your shop can get held up if the lease needs landlord consent. Here's how a licence to assign works and how to keep completion moving.
24 October 2026
What Should Go In A Pop-Up Retail Agreement?
Planning a pop-up shop or retail collaboration? Here's what to put in writing about space, stock, sales, customer data, branding and insurance.
24 October 2026
Licence Agreements For Shared Therapy Rooms
Renting out a therapy room? A clear licence agreement can protect your clinic, your clients and your working relationship with each practitioner.
23 October 2026
Commercial Lease Checks For Dark Kitchen Operators
Taking space in a dark kitchen? Here are the key lease, licence, planning, equipment and access checks to make before your delivery-only food business signs.
23 October 2026
Dog Grooming Salon Lease Clauses To Check
Taking premises for your dog grooming salon? Your lease can affect baths, drainage, ventilation, noise, animals on site and fit-out costs, so it is worth checking the right clauses early.
23 October 2026
Commercial Lease Clauses For Hair And Beauty Salons
Comparing salon premises can be exciting, but the lease can shape your fit-out, chair rentals and exit options. Here's what to check before you sign.
21 October 2026
Buying A Salon: Asset Sale Agreements
Buying or selling a salon? Your asset sale agreement should cover chairs, stock, staff, customer records, vouchers, the lease and the goodwill you are paying for.
21 October 2026
Do You Need A Coworking Membership Agreement?
Running a coworking space? Your membership terms should cover more than desk fees. Here's how to set clear rules for access, guests, deposits and termination.
20 October 2026
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