Clarity on every lease obligation.
Practical, commercially focused lease advice to landlords and tenants on repairing covenants, yield-up obligations, break clause conditions, and all aspects of property management across the lease term.
What our Lease Advice service delivers.
We provide practical, commercially focused lease advice to both landlords and tenants on repairing covenants, yield-up obligations, break clause conditions, and all aspects of property management throughout the lease term, across offices, retail, industrial, and specialist sectors.
Repairing Covenant Advice
We translate complex legal repairing obligations into practical, commercially focused advice on what you are actually required to do, and what you are not.
Break Clause Management
Break clauses often carry onerous conditions precedent. We advise on compliance with condition requirements to protect your right to break.
Yield-Up Strategy
We advise tenants on the most cost-effective approach to yielding up the property in compliance with lease obligations, minimising dilapidations exposure.
Lease Advice in Practice
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Building Survey
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Maintenance Advice
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Building Survey
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Project Management External Refurbishment
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Building Survey
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Planned Maintenance Schedule
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Building Survey
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Pre-Acquisition Building Survey
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Technical Elevation Repairs
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Dilapidations
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Technical Due Diligence
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Planned Preventative Maintenance Advice
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A clear path from start to finish.
Lease Review
We review the relevant lease provisions, supplemental documents, and any existing correspondence relating to the matter.
Property Inspection
Where relevant, we inspect the property to assess condition and compliance against the lease obligations.
Advice & Strategy
We provide clear, written advice on your position under the lease and the most commercially effective course of action.
Ongoing Support
We remain available to support your legal team, attend meetings, and provide further advice as the matter progresses.
The trusted choice for commercial property clients
RICS Regulated
Every surveyor is RICS-chartered and subject to mandatory CPD and professional standards.
Fully Insured
All instructions are covered by comprehensive professional indemnity insurance for your protection.
Independent Advice
No conflicts of interest. Our advice is always in your interests as our client.
24-Hour Response
We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours and deliver on the timescales we agree.
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020 3178 8099Address
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Lease Advice service for commercial and residential property clients across London and the UK.
What does a surveyor’s lease advice cover?
We advise landlords and tenants on the building-related terms of a commercial lease: repairing and reinstatement obligations, service charge, alterations, yield-up requirements, break clauses, and schedules of condition. The aim is to make sure you understand and limit your liabilities before you commit. Botley Byrne advise on leases across London and the UK.
What is a full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease?
Under an FRI lease the tenant takes on responsibility for repairs and the cost of the building insurance, either directly or by reimbursing the landlord. FRI terms can carry significant liability, so it is important to understand the repairing obligation, and consider a schedule of condition, before signing.
What is a break clause and why does it matter?
A break clause lets the landlord or tenant end the lease early on a set date, usually subject to strict conditions such as vacant possession and compliance with covenants. Breaks are easily lost on a technicality, so we advise on the conditions and the repair and yield-up position well before the break date.
How much does lease advice cost in the UK?
Fees depend on the size of the property and the scope of advice required. It is a small cost against the multi-year liabilities a commercial lease creates. Contact us for a tailored quotation; we respond within 24 hours.
Should landlords or tenants get lease advice?
Both. Landlords benefit from clear, enforceable repairing and yield-up terms; tenants benefit from understanding and limiting their exposure before signing. We act for either party and give independent, RICS-regulated advice in your interests as our client.
Are you RICS-regulated for lease advice?
Yes. Our lease advice is provided by RICS-chartered surveyors within a RICS-regulated firm, backed by professional indemnity insurance, across London and the UK.