The Commercial Property department at Coles Miller has a well-established reputation for providing a comprehensive and cost-effective service in all property transactions.

We can guarantee expertise and commitment to providing a service that meets the needs of any client, irrespective of size. The team's track record of winning and retaining the business of many large local businesses speaks volumes about our ability to meet their needs for a high quality service delivered by specialists with a high degree of knowledge and insight.

With the ability to carry out exceptionally specialist work, the Commercial Property department at Coles Miller offers clients an unrivalled level of service. Each solicitor has in-depth knowledge of both construction and property law and is committed to maintaining high levels of client contact. We work at short notice, to tight deadlines and to a high standard. Many of Coles Miller's clients rely on the firm to acquire and sell large investment portfolios, bringing the solicitors' full range of property and construction law skills into play to grow and protect the investment.

During the course of acting for a wide range of clients, notably in the Poole and Bournemouth area, but also as far as Southampton, Salisbury and beyond, the department has built up specialist knowledge in certain industries, particularly motor dealerships, housing associations and utility companies. Some of Dorset and Hampshire's largest new-build private house developers also rely on Coles Miller for the acquisition of sites, set-up and plot disposal.

Our commercial property lawyers can advise on the following:

Commercial Conveyancing

• Office, industrial, commercial, residential and retail properties
• Licensed premises
• Franchises
• Investment property
• Freehold & leasehold property

Finance

• Mortgage and other secured lendings
• Rent deposit deeds
• Legal charges
• Equity funding

Landlord & Tenant

• Leases
• Assignments
• Renewals
• Licences
• Surrenders
• Rent reviews
• Property management
• Property rights and easements

Planning

• Applications
• Procedures
• Appeals
• Enforcement

Business Transfers

• Development
• Site assembly
• Forward sale agreements
• Conditional contracts
• Options
• Joint ventures
• Building/consultancy contracts
• Sale and leaseback arrangements