Commercial Conveyancing

Commercial Conveyancing applies a practical approach to a range of commercial conveyancing topics. The course book introduces key organisations and sets out the underpinning landlord and tenant law. It covers key documents, including the content of commercial (FRI) leases, and highlights key regulatory matters relevant to commercial conveyancers.

Commercial Conveyancing applies a practical approach to arange of commercial conveyancing topics. Thecourse book introduces key organisations and sets out the underpinning landlordand tenant law. It covers key documents, including the content of commercial(FRI) leases, and highlights key regulatory matters relevant to commercialconveyancers.  Preliminary matters, including tenant references and guarantees are discussed. The law relating to when the landlord’s consent fordealings is required is described. The basic requirements of key taxes are setout, including stamp duty land tax and corporation tax on capital gains. The provisions for security of tenure under Part II Landlord and Tenant Act1954 are explained, including the provisions for opting out. The conveyancingsteps for a commercial conveyancing transaction are then set out, includingtaking instructions, investigating title, drafting the contract, searches andenquiries, planning considerations, financing, exchange and completion. Finally, recent and proposed reforms are outlined. The book is supported by a number of activities and links to practice whichreflect the author’s wide-ranging experience in commercial conveyancing. Commercial Conveyancing is the recommended textbook for the CILEX ProfessionalStage Commercial Conveyancing module, but it will also provide invaluableguidance for law students and other practitioners who are seeking to developand update their practical and commercial skills in this area.