Commercial property · Yorkshire and the Humber
Commercial property solicitors in North Yorkshire
Commercial property in North Yorkshire is spread across market towns rather than one big centre. Harrogate has a strong office and retail market, while industrial and logistics demand clusters around the A1(M), the A19 and the M62 corridor near Selby.
Business areas
Harrogate town centre, Hornbeam Park, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeming Bar, Scarborough, Northallerton
For landlords and tenants of shops, offices and industrial units, with a fixed fee or a tailored quote.
Local knowledge
Commercial property in North Yorkshire
What we look out for on leases in the area.
Historic town centre premises
Shops and offices in towns such as Harrogate, Ripon and Skipton are often in older or listed buildings. We check repairing obligations closely and suggest a schedule of condition where the building is not in good repair.
Rural and farm diversification
Many businesses operate from converted farm buildings or rural sites. We check planning use, access rights over farm tracks and responsibility for private services such as drainage and water.
Seasonal trading
Coastal and tourist businesses often trade seasonally. We look at rent payment dates, permitted use and any opening hours restrictions so the lease suits the way you trade.
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 North Yorkshire
Yes. We work on leases across the county from our Newcastle office by phone, email and video call. We negotiate with the landlord’s solicitor, review the title and searches, and complete electronically. If you need to inspect the premises, you or your surveyor do that, and we deal with the legal side.
Check the permitted use, especially if you plan to serve food or drink, and whether the building is listed. Ask about repair obligations and how much is shared with upstairs occupiers. Parking and loading rights can also matter in older town centres. We review all of these 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.
