Commercial property · South West
Commercial property solicitors in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth town centre and the Lansdowne area are the main office locations, with financial services and digital businesses well represented. Poole has a working port and established industrial estates, and the airport at Hurn is home to an aviation business park. Tourism, hospitality and retail are important across the seafront and town centres.
Business areas
Bournemouth town centre, Lansdowne (Bournemouth), Poole Quay, Nuffield Industrial Estate (Poole), Aviation Business Park (Bournemouth Airport)
For landlords and tenants of shops, offices and industrial units, with a fixed fee or a tailored quote.
Local knowledge
Commercial property in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
What we look out for on leases in the area.
Seafront hospitality
Hotels, cafés and bars along the seafront often rely on summer trade and outdoor space. We check premises licences, seasonal terms and any rights to outside seating.
Office space and refurbishment
Older office buildings may need upgrading, and energy performance rules can affect what the landlord or tenant must do. We review the repair, service charge and alteration clauses so costs are clear.
Industrial units
Units on established estates in Poole and near the airport may carry service charges and estate rules. We check the permitted use, repair terms and any environmental issues.
Our services
How we can help
Taking a lease
For tenants: we check the lease before you commit.
Tailored quoteMore about taking a leaseGranting a lease
For landlords: a lease that protects your property and income.
Tailored quoteMore about granting a leaseAuction lots
We review legal packs before you bid, and prepare packs for sellers.
Review your auction packPrepare your auction packQuestions
Commercial property in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Yes. Leases are negotiated by email and phone, and documents are signed electronically. The law is the same across England and Wales. We liaise with your agent and the landlord’s solicitor, and keep you updated throughout. You won’t need to visit our office.
Look at the repair obligations, as seafront buildings face harsh weather and higher maintenance. Check the premises licence, any outside seating rights and whether the lease allows your opening hours. A tenant’s break option can help if trade doesn’t work out. We review all of this before you sign.
Talk to us
Tell us about the property
We’re based in Newcastle and act for landlords and tenants across England and Wales by email and video call. Send us the details, including any heads of terms, and we’ll come back with a fixed fee or a quote.
Property elsewhere?
We act for landlords and tenants across England and Wales.
