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Developing, acquiring or selling a commercial property is a technical and often stressful process requiring a thorough and meticulous attitude, that is why it is vital you place the responsibility of overseeing the task to a reliable party, and the knowledge and experience that Stewarts Solicitors hold make us a dependable and professional choice.

Commercial Property, Development & Planning

Commercial Property:

The buying and selling of commercial properties is in many respects fundamentally different to the sale and purchase of residential properties.

Apart from the technical aspects of the transaction itself it is important to tailor the way in which a business holds property with the nature of the business itself. The frequency of rent reviews and the manner in which rent can be adjusted is always important.

In a new venture it is vital to strike the right balance between the respective obligations of the Landlord and Tenant on repair and decoration and a new Tenant should consider a break clause which will permit the business to leave the premises if their venture is less successful than anticipated or, indeed, where it is more successful and bigger premises are necessary.

VAT is another extremely important consideration impacting as it may upon the real cost of rent for a small business or for those businesses which do not need to be VAT registered.

Another important issue is the range of services provided by a Landlord and both the cost and apportionment of costs amongst Tenants. All in all, the conveyancing of commercial property presents problems demanding experience and skill in this field of work.

Development Lands:

If you are a developer we can assist with site acquisition, planning matters, banking & funding, title preparation, management companies and open space management advice.

You will have a dedicated Solicitor to ensure continuity and efficient workflow.

Planning

We offer a full service to our clients in the ever-changing world of town and county planning law.

Our Solicitors have extensive knowledge not only of the legal aspects, but also of the political, commercial and environmental aspects of successfully supporting development.

Planning not only affects our developer clients but also our business owners in respect of offices, shops, industrial premises, farmland and licensed premises.

To discuss our development, planning and services for commercial properties, please call our freephone number on 0800 783 6125 or fill out our callback form on the right hand side of the page and one of our team will contact you at a time that is convenient for you

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- John "I have used your firm for over 40 years and continue to do so. Thank you for the excellent service."

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- Anne I was treated with courtesy and queries were dealt with effectively. A very helpful document explaining the firm’s fees, procedure etc. was sent out at the outset. My Solicitor was very efficient and professional.

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- William The level of service was excellent and I would recommend your service to any of my family and friends. A tremendous firm to use.

- Ryan "Excellent service, my family are no strangers to this Firm."

- Anne "Efficient, professional and understanding. I was relaxed and made to feel at ease."

- Stephen "Quick to act in response to first contact. I was treated with efficiency and courtesy. I appreciate that I was helped through the process in a way that was totally stress free."

- James "My Solicitor was extremely polite and friendly. Great communication and very helpful."

- Frances "My Solicitor was very informative and always kept me up to date on the progress of the case."

- Amee "My Solicitor was very good explaining my case and was friendly to speak with when dealing with my claim."

- Elizabeth "Great care was taken to make sure I was recovering well and was fully aware of the legal process and provided excellent customer service. "

- Paula "I was very impressed with the professionalism of the firm. All staff I spoke to were courteous and very pleasant to deal with at all times. All correspondence was handled and processed very quickly."

- Wesley "Very Polite and dealt with the utmost of efficiency."

- Ronald "Everything was explained clearly, what was happening, and how the case would progress."

- Mervyn "Words cannot describe the excellent manner in which I was treated considering the sensitive nature of the case."

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- Claire "I have recommended you to my friends & family should they need help, and will continue to do so."

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ARDS Rugby Football Club

ARDS Rugby Football Club was founded and has been in continual operation since 1928. Since that time ARDS RFC has become a pillar of the Newtownards community promoting strong community ties and encouraging participation by all - they currently turn out 4 adult sides and 4 youth sides on a regular basis in official competitions.
Stewarts Solicitors are proud to support ARDS RFC and if you would like to read more about the club then please click the link below to visit their website.

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CIYMS

CIYMS stands for the Church of Ireland Young Mens Society and comprises of over 1600 members. It is one of the oldest and most important sporting and leisure organisations in Belfast, providing a range of sporting, leisure and social activities for all ages unequalled by any other sports and leisure organisation in the city.
For more information please visit their website using the link below

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Breast Cancer Campaign

Breast Cancer Campaign is a charity dedicated to funding research for one of the biggest causes of death for women in the UK. Their mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative, world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, preventment and cure.
You can read more about breast cancer campaign by clicking the link below to their website.

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Ataxia UK

Ataxia UK is a charity which is dedicated to providing care and researching a cure for people suffering from Ataxia.
Ataxia itself is a name given to a series of neurological disorders that affect movement, balance, speech and coordination and affects around 10,000 adults and several thousand more children across the United Kingdom.
If you would like more information about the charity and how to get involved in supporting their cause, please click the link below to their webiste.

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UNICEF

UNICEF is the world's leading organisation protecting the rights of children and young people. UNICEF is working in over 190 countries to protect children's right to be educated, to be healthy, to a childhood, to be treated fairly and to be heard.
For more information on UNICEF and to find out how to get involved with their work please click the link below to visit the UNICEF website.

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North Down Cricket Club

North Down Cricket Club is one of the oldest clubs in Ireland, founded in 1857. The Club is situated close to the shores of Strangford Lough in the town of Comber, famous for Thomas Andrews, designer of 'Titanic', whiskey, potatoes and cricket.
For more information on the North Down Cricket Club including match news, fixture lists and player information then please click the link below to visit their website.

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Jeans for Genes

Jeans for Genes is a UK based charity that aims to change the world for children with genetic disorders. They hold regular fundraisers and have an annual "Jeans for Genes Day" which takes place on the 7th October every year.
If you would like to read more about the Jeans for Genes charity and find out how to get involved with raising funds for their cause, please use the link below to visit their website.

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Tiny Life

Formerly known as NIMBA, TinyLife is Northern Ireland's pemature and vulnerable baby charity, dedicated to reducing premature birth, illness, disability and death in babies born here.
TinyLife is a fantastic cause that we are proud to support, if you wish to read more about Tiny Life and get involved with their projects then use the link below to visit their website.

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