Commercial property · South West
Commercial property solicitors in Dorset
Dorset’s commercial market is made up of market town retail, tourism and hospitality, and a few larger employment sites. Dorchester is the county town and a centre for offices and public services. Industrial and engineering businesses cluster around Ferndown and Winfrith, with marine trades around Portland and Weymouth.
Business areas
Dorchester town centre, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset Innovation Park (Winfrith), Portland Port, Weymouth town centre
For landlords and tenants of shops, offices and industrial units, with a fixed fee or a tailored quote.
Local knowledge
Commercial property in Dorset
What we look out for on leases in the area.
Tourism and hospitality
Hotels, cafés and shops in coastal towns often depend on summer trade. We review rent review, break and licensing terms so the lease suits a seasonal business.
Older town centre buildings
Shops in towns like Sherborne, Bridport and Dorchester are often in listed or period buildings. We check repair obligations carefully and suggest a schedule of condition where needed.
Industrial estates
Units on established estates can come with service charges and estate rules. We check what the service charge covers, how it is calculated, and whether your planned use is allowed.
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 Dorset
Yes. Commercial leases are negotiated by email and phone, and documents can be signed electronically. Being based in Newcastle doesn’t affect the law or the searches. We liaise with your Dorset agent and the landlord’s solicitor, and keep you updated at each stage.
Check the premises licence and any rights to outside seating, the repair obligations on an exposed building, and any restrictions on opening hours or use. Seafront buildings can need more maintenance, so the service charge and repair terms matter. We review all of these and explain the risks 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.
