Selling Commercial Property Solicitors in Hackney

Selling Commercial Property Solicitors

Location:
Hackney

London Office Address:
125 Old Broad Street
London
EC2N 1AR

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Telephone:
020 8049 5888

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A commercial owner may allow others to use space without viewing them as formal tenants. Paul Robinson Solicitors help sellers in Hackney investigate those arrangements before promising a vacant property. Whether the use involves storage, desk space or a whole room, the disposal should be based on the actual occupation evidence rather than the owner's informal description of it.

For advice about a property matter in Hackney, contact our London office. The office address and map above show where the team is based. Call 020 8049 5888 to discuss your requirements.

Identify everyone with a connection to the premises

List people with keys, goods on site or regular access and provide any messages, agreements or payment records. We assess the information and identify where further advice is needed. An arrangement called a favour can still raise legal questions. Do not assume the absence of a lengthy written lease means that the occupier's position can be disregarded during the sale.

Assess how the promised handover can be achieved

Discuss the buyer's requirements and the legal steps relevant to the existing arrangements. We advise on the sale contract and any need for separate occupation advice. Do not use unilateral lock changes or removal of another person's goods as a substitute for resolving the position lawfully. The ability to provide vacant possession should be considered before accepting a binding obligation to do so.

Keep completion planning evidence-based

Obtain the appropriate documentation and confirm practical clearance arrangements through the agreed process. We also handle the wider title enquiries, contract negotiation and completion work. Tell us immediately if an occupier's plans change or an issue emerges. A verbal promise to leave may be helpful information, but it should not be treated as resolving every legal and practical question about the property's handover.

Frequently asked questions

Can I describe the property as vacant if someone only stores goods there?

Explain the arrangement to your solicitor before making that statement. The goods, access rights and underlying agreement may affect the handover, even where nobody works at the premises every day or pays a conventional rent.

Does a friend's agreement to leave remove the need for legal review?

Not necessarily. The arrangement and evidence should still be considered so the sale commitment is realistic and properly documented. Personal goodwill does not answer every question about occupation rights or delivery of possession.

What if an occupier refuses to leave during the sale?

Seek advice promptly and tell your conveyancing solicitor. The appropriate lawful response depends on the circumstances, and the buyer's expectations and contract position must be reviewed rather than attempting self-help clearance of the premises.

For wider advice, visit commercial property solicitors in Hackney and our commercial property solicitors in London hub. Read more about our main commercial property service.

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If you need commercial property advice in Hackney, contact our team today. We will help you understand the next steps and work towards a practical outcome.