Commercial property · South West
Commercial property solicitors in Somerset
Commercial property in Somerset centres on Taunton, Yeovil and Bridgwater, with smaller retail and office markets in the market towns. Bridgwater and the M5 corridor have seen growing demand for industrial and logistics space, and aerospace and engineering are important around Yeovil. Tourism and hospitality matter along the coast and around Exmoor, Wells and Glastonbury.
Business areas
Taunton town centre, Blackbrook Business Park (Taunton), Express Park (Bridgwater), Gravity (near Bridgwater), Lufton Trading Estate (Yeovil)
For landlords and tenants of shops, offices and industrial units, with a fixed fee or a tailored quote.
Local knowledge
Commercial property in Somerset
What we look out for on leases in the area.
Industrial and logistics leases
Units near the M5 are often let on full repairing terms with service charges for shared estate roads and yards. We review the repair, service charge and alienation clauses, and suggest a schedule of condition where the unit is older.
Market town retail
High street units in towns like Frome, Wells and Glastonbury are often in older or listed buildings. We check who is responsible for structural repairs and whether alterations need listed building consent before you sign.
Hospitality and seasonal trade
Pubs, cafés and holiday businesses may depend on a seasonal summer trade. We look at rent review terms, break options and premises licences so the lease fits how the business actually trades.
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 Somerset
Yes. Commercial leases are negotiated by email and phone, and documents are signed electronically or by post. Location makes no difference to the law, which is the same across England and Wales. We work with your agent in Somerset, deal with the landlord’s solicitor wherever they are, and keep you updated throughout.
Look closely at the service charge, any estate rules on vehicle movements and opening hours, and the repairing obligations. Check whether the use class allows what you plan to do there. We also review the energy performance certificate, as a poor rating can limit a landlord’s ability to let and affect future works.
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.
