Investment Property
Investment Property Solicitors
Whether you are considering investing in property for the first time or looking to build on your existing property portfolio, our commercial property experts are on hand to provide you with expert advice at all stages of the property investment process.
Our team can guide you through all aspects of property investment from routine portfolio management through to more complex transactions.
Our specialist, bespoke advice and plain English approach will help you to get the very best out of your investment.
Why should I invest in commercial property?
Compared to investing in residential property, which usually have lease lengths from six months to one year, the average lease length on commercial property across the UK is eight years, or 10 to 15 years for commercial property in London. This results in a relatively stable income for a long period of time.
In addition, there is big potential for capital gains in the commercial property sector and the leaseholder is responsible for repair and maintenance which can make it more economical to invest in commercial property.
What should I consider before investing in commercial property?
As with residential property, there are several factors you should consider before investing in commercial property:
- Location-Better deals and opportunities can often be found in cities other than London, and finding the right property in the right location will help you acquire higher rental yield and greater capital growth potential.
- Market trends-By keeping an eye on market trends you will be able to identify which locations are up-and-coming.
- Type of sector-Whether industrial, retail, hospitality or office space and the performance of these sectors in recent years due to online shopping, Covid/hybrid working and Brexit.
- Personal experience-Consider the experience you have of the commercial property sector so you know what type of tenants you will attract.
What are the different ways to invest in commercial property?
You can either purchase a property or invest in commercial property funds. The following options are available:
- Direct Investment-You buy a commercial property for buy-to-let or to redevelop and sell. You can make a direct investment as an individual or with others by purchasing a share in a commercial property, typically through investment funds that offer portfolios of properties.
- Direct Commercial Property Funds-You invest directly in a commercial property through an investment company which owns the building and divides it out to smaller investors.
- Indirect commercial property funds-You invest in shares of property companies that are on the stock market, offering more flexibility and less need for start-up capital .
How much money do I need to invest in commercial property?
For smaller investors, investment funds such as unit trusts or investment trusts are the best way of getting on the commercial property market, and it is usually possible to invest a lump sum starting from around £500 in a property fund.
Unit trusts or investment trusts pay returns based on rental income and growth in value.
If you buy shares in property companies, you will get returns based on the growth in value of shares and the payment of dividends.
What yield can I expect on a commercial property investment?
Yields for commercial property investors are usually higher than for residential properties.
Residential properties usually offer a 1-3% return whereas commercial properties can yield up to 10%.
Commercial properties with the highest number of tenants typically deliver the highest yields and include student housing, office buildings, apartment complexes and storage facilities.
Why use Rothera Bray for investment property?
We help clients with all legal matters relating to investment property, including:
- Acquisitions and disposal of commercial property investments of all kinds
- Capital allowances
- Conveyancing
- Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
- Property portfolio management
- Landlord and tenant matters
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Catherine Angrave
Partner & Head of Commercial Property
Catherine deals with all types of commercial property work and has acquired substantial experience in acting for residential property developer clients in the acquisition and disposal of development land. She’s based at our Leicester office.
Russell Thompson
Partner & Head of Licensing
Russell Thompson is a Partner in the Commercial Property department at Rothera Bray Solicitors and is based at our Lace Market office.
Antony Fyson
Consultant
Antony Fyson is a Consultant at Rothera Bray Solicitors. He works from our Lace Market office and offers clients a wealth of expertise in commercial property, property development and conveyancing matters.
Ed Postlethwaite
Managing Associate
Ed Postlethwaite is a Managing Associate in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team and is based at our Derby office.
Marneya Chauhan
Senior Associate Solicitor
Marneya is a Senior Associate Solicitor in our Commercial Property department, based at our Leicester office. He acts for commercial property lenders, property investors and landowners.
Amy Moore
Senior Associate Solicitor
Amy is part of our busy Commercial Property team at our Leicester city centre office. She specialises in commercial leases, renewal leases, and acts on behalf of pension schemes in relation to purchases, sales and lease aspects.
Marika Whiteman
Associate Solicitor
Marika Whiteman is an Associate Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team and is based at our Leicester office.
Amie Hardy
Solicitor
Amie Hardy is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Danielle Marshall
Solicitor
Danielle Marshall is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.
Katie Sampson
Trainee Solicitor
Katie Sampson is a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property department and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.
Alison Gill
Paralegal
Alison is a Paralegal in our Commercial Property department and is based at our Lace Market office.
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