Buying and selling commercial property can involve considerable legal matters around planning, insurance, retail and environmental law. Buckley and Company will work closely with you to make the process as uncomplicated and profitable as possible. We can advise and represent you on any day-to-day legal matters that arise within your commercial venture, after you make your sale or purchase.

Some Examples of Laws and Requirements Concerning Commercial Properties

  • Business tenancy legislation
  • Commercial development legislation
  • Environmental law
  • Landlord and tenant law
  • Liquor licensing laws

The term commercial property applies to a land property and premises with retail, residential or development opportunity. Buckley and Company Solicitors have a successful and varied history of representing clients with interests in commercial property. These include large and small business owners, property builders, retail developers, residential developers, publicans and multi-tenanted property (apartment) developments.

Some Types of Commercial Property Sales and Purchases

  • Purchase and sale of commercial property in multi-tenanted managed estates.
  • Retail and warehouse units or whole premises.
  • Purchase and sale of land intended for development.
  • Purchase or sale to local authorities of property under Compulsory Purchase Order.

Commercial Property Construction and Development

Buckley and Company Solicitors will help you with any development plans that you have for your property and will represent you throughout the legal negotiations of your sale or purchase. We will also advise you on title issues, planning permission, environmental issues and registration of your Title Deeds.

The Sale or purchase of a commercial property may involve a large or small scale construction project. Buckley and Company Solicitors will prepare the necessary procurement and tender documentation, provide legal advice throughout a construction project, liaise with funders and advise on risk management issues.

Planning and the Environment

Buckley and Company Solicitors will advise on various related issues, including:

  • Local authority requirements.
  • Exempted development.
  • Where planning permission is needed and how to obtain it.
  • Building regulations.
  • Fire regulations.
  • Water supply and waste management.

Landlord and Tenant

Should you become a landlord through your commercial property purchase, Buckley and Company Solicitors can advise you on commercial landlord and tenant legislation, the statutory rights of both parties, creation of the leases between both parties, and VAT issues.