Acquisition

Using our extensive market knowledge, Hellier Langston are ideally placed to both help source premises, and negotiate the best possible terms on behalf of occupiers.

In terms of the acquisition service we provide, this can be broken down as follows:

• Discuss with you in more detail your potential requirements, paying particular attention to:
  a) Location
  b) Overall cost
  c) Specification
  d) Size requirement - we may recommend appointing a space planner to assess your current premises and their use to see if any efficiency savings can be found as smaller, more efficient premises will be less costly.

• Identify potential opportunities, both on or off market, by approaching local/ national agents, as well as landlords, and occupiers

• Provide you with a schedule of all identified opportunities, including costings such as rent, rates and service charge (if appropriate)

• Discuss potential opportunities with you, paying particular attention to:
  a)  Suitability for your operations
  b)   Available lease terms
  c)   Condition of premises (a detailed survey may be required, and should be carried out by a qualified Building Surveyor)
  d)   Market conditions
  e)   Other considerations, such as business rates and service charge

Once an opportunity has been identified, we would be the main point of contact, opening and carrying out negotiations on your behalf.

• At this point further specialist advice may be required, such as the services of a building surveyor

• Once negotiations have been concluded, we would look to agree Heads of Terms with the landlord or their agents

• Upon agreement of Heads of Terms, we would continue to liaise with your solicitors and the landlords until exchange/ completion.

Hellier Langston is a multi-disciplinary practice, and our teams who deal with commercial agency, valuation, building surveying, and property management are able to work closely to advise on all aspects of the acquisition process from start to finish.