Commercial property · South East
Commercial property solicitors in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove has a lively commercial market built on retail, hospitality, tourism and creative and digital businesses. The Lanes and North Laine are known for independent shops and cafés, while Churchill Square anchors the main shopping area. Offices cluster around the station and New England Quarter.
Business areas
The Lanes, North Laine, Churchill Square, New England Quarter, Hollingbury, Brighton Marina
For landlords and tenants of shops, offices and industrial units, with a fixed fee or a tailored quote.
Local knowledge
Commercial property in Brighton and Hove
What we look out for on leases in the area.
Retail and hospitality leases
Shops, cafés and bars in the Lanes and North Laine often need premises licences and may face limits on opening hours. We review the lease and licensing terms so your plans are allowed.
Listed and period buildings
Many commercial premises are in listed or period buildings, which can bring higher repair costs. We check repair obligations and suggest a schedule of condition.
Creative and flexible office space
Digital and creative businesses often want flexible leases. We look at break clauses, rent review and assignment terms so the lease can change with your business.
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 Brighton and Hove
Yes. Leases are negotiated by email and phone, and documents can be signed electronically. The law is the same across England and Wales. We work with your agent and the landlord’s solicitor, and keep you updated from heads of terms through to completion.
Check that the permitted use allows a café and that the premises licence fits your hours. Look at who pays for extraction and outside seating, and the repair terms on older buildings. A 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.
