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Acquisitions and Disposals

Ashworths specialise in acquisitions and disposals of commercial real estate. We advise investors, developers, landlords, and occupiers on buying and selling freehold and leasehold property across retail, office, and industrial sectors. Our role includes managing due diligence, negotiating contracts, advising on title and risk, and overseeing transactions through to completion. We provide clear, practical advice tailored to your commercial objectives, whether acting on a single asset or a complex portfolio. With a proactive and detail-focused approach, we help ensure transactions progress smoothly, efficiently, and with certainty.

Commercial Leases

Ashworths specialise in commercial leases for landlords, tenants, and investors. We advise on the full lifecycle of a lease, including drafting, negotiation, renewals, variations, assignments, and terminations. Our focus is on protecting your commercial interests while ensuring agreements are clear, practical, and aligned with your business objectives. We work across retail, office, and industrial properties, providing strategic advice on rent reviews, break clauses, repair obligations, and security of tenure. With a commercially minded approach, we help clients manage risk, avoid disputes, and complete transactions efficiently and with confidence.

Refinance

Ashworths specialise in property refinance and secured lending transactions. We act for borrowers and lenders on the refinancing of commercial property, including investment and development assets. Our advice covers loan documentation, security packages, title review, and lender requirements, ensuring transactions are completed efficiently and in line with commercial objectives. We work closely with lenders, brokers, and other advisers to manage timescales and reduce risk. With a practical and responsive approach, we help clients navigate refinance transactions smoothly, providing clarity, certainty, and confidence throughout the process.

Case Studies

Finance and Acquisition

We advised a property developer on the unconditional acquisition of a part-built mixed-use development, with an anticipated Gross Development Value (GDV) of approximately £25.5 million. Read More

Office to Residential Conversion

We advised a property developer on the unconditional acquisition of an office building in East Sussex, purchased for conversion into 20 self-contained residential units under permitted development rights. Read More

Development Acquisition and Funding

We advised a regional house builder on the acquisition and development of a back garden residential development site in Surrey, comprising multiple land parcels owned by different landowners. The transaction involved complex title, overage, and ransom strip arrangements, together with layered development finance and subsequent plot sales. Read More

Brownfield Site Acquisition

We advised a property investor on the negotiation and completion of an option agreement over a brownfield site in Buckinghamshire, with the land being strategically assembled and promoted for commercial use as a data centre. Read More

Strategic Land Purchase

We advised a house builder client on the structuring and completion of a 10-year option and promotion agreement in relation to a strategic green belt site in Reigate, Surrey. Read More

Site Assembly and Acquisition

We advised a UK-based property developer on the assembly and acquisition of a multi-title site in London to facilitate a significant commercial redevelopment. The project involved the coordinated acquisition of several adjoining properties held under different ownership structures, requiring a strategic and carefully managed legal approach to deliver a development-ready site. Read More

Why choose Ashworths?

We offer tailored legal support for complex and high-value transactions. You’ll benefit from our extensive experience across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.