Buying or Selling Commercial Property.

Legal Advice for Commercial Property Transactions

Buying or selling commercial property involves more than paperwork. Each decision can affect your return, your risk, and your long-term plans. We focus on precision, timing, and strategy so your transaction moves forward smoothly and securely.

Buying Commercial Property

Before you commit, you need a clear understanding of what you are buying. We identify risks, test assumptions, and make sure every document supports your goals. If you are buying, we assist with:

• Reviewing and negotiating the sale and purchase agreement
• Conducting legal due diligence and identifying risks
• Reviewing titles, easements, covenants and zoning
• Assessing lease agreements and tenant obligations
• Coordinating with your finance team and other advisers
• Ensuring compliance with planning and building rules

Our role is to help you make informed decisions and complete your purchase with confidence.

Selling Commercial Property

Selling commercial property requires foresight and control. We help you prepare documents, manage disclosures, and address issues early so you can achieve a clean and timely sale. If you are selling, we support you by:

• Drafting or reviewing sale documentation

• Managing disclosure and warranty obligations

• Identifying and resolving title or regulatory concerns early

• Coordinating with agents, lenders and buyers

• Supporting a smooth and timely settlement

We focus on safeguarding your position and supporting a smooth transition.

Legal Support for Property Owners and Investors

Once a deal is complete, ownership brings its own responsibilities. We help property owners and investors plan ahead, manage compliance, and build resilient portfolios that perform over time. Our experience covers:

• Office buildings

• Retail and hospitality premises

• Industrial or logistics sites

• Mixed-use and multi-tenanted properties

Our advice is practical, commercially focused and aligned with your long-term strategy.

Where We Work

Our commercial property lawyers are based in Wellington, Lower Hutt, and Masterton. We assist clients across New Zealand with commercial property transactions, compliance, and long-term portfolio planning.

Questions We Often Get Asked About Commercial Property

What should I check before buying commercial property?

Titles, leases, zoning, access and compliance should all be reviewed. We identify potential issues early so you can make informed decisions.

What should a commercial property sale and purchase agreement include?

It should include the property details, price, deposit, possession date, warranties, lease arrangements and any conditions. We ensure these protect your interests.

Do I need legal advice if the property has existing tenants?

Yes. Lease terms affect your rights and obligations. We review them carefully and explain how they impact your investment.

Can you help if I am buying as part of an investment strategy?

Yes. We advise on leasing profiles, ownership structures and compliance to ensure your purchase aligns with your goals.

Can you help with financing or ownership structure?

Yes. We work with your accountants and lenders to set up ownership through companies, partnerships or trusts that protect your investment.