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Business problem

We are buying commercial premises

Commercial purchases carry planning, environmental and title risks that residential conveyancing does not. Diligence should match how you intend to use the property.

3,973 SRA-regulated firms match this type of work.

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What this usually involves

  • Title investigation and searches
  • Planning, use class and environmental risk
  • Coordinating lender requirements and security

Firms that handle this work

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Brachers LLP

SRA: AuthorisedProfile claimed

SRA number 488062 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Maidstone, Canterbury, Dover
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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360 Law Services Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 638684 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Lightwater
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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3cs Corporate Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 597935 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
London
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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3k Law Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 643316 · Recognised body

Offices
Oldham
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A & P Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 639196 · Recognised body

Offices
Harrow
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial property
  • Employment law for businesses

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A E P Zaleski

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 269850 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
London
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A F Barker & Co

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 46561 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
Berkhamsted
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial property
  • Employment law for businesses

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A F Brooks & Company

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 44255 · Recognised body

Offices
Stoke-On-Trent
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial property
  • Construction law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A H Brooks Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 564342 · Recognised body

Offices
Leek, Stoke-On-Trent
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A Halsall & Co

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 50507 · Recognised body

Offices
Birkenhead, Wirral, Hoylake
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A Holt Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 633334 · Recognised body

Offices
London
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A J Careless Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 597769 · Recognised body

Offices
Ventnor
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Common questions

Is VAT payable on the price?
It can be where the seller has opted to tax, which also affects SDLT.
How long does a purchase take?
Typically six to twelve weeks, longer where funding or planning issues arise.

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