Insights · London

Commercial lease insights

Plain-English guidance on lease events from a RICS regulated advisory practice.

10 September 2026

What Happens at a Commercial Rent Review in London

A plain English guide to commercial rent reviews in London: how the process runs, what open market rent means, the trigger notice, and how disputes are settled.

28 August 2026

Do You Need a Surveyor to Negotiate a Commercial Lease?

An honest look at when a chartered surveyor pays for itself on a London commercial lease, what it costs, and when you can safely handle it yourself.

20 August 2026

What Is a Rent Review on a Commercial Lease?

A plain English guide to commercial rent reviews in London: how upward-only clauses work, what evidence drives the figure, and how to prepare and negotiate.

14 August 2026

How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease Renewal in the UK

A practical guide to negotiating a commercial lease renewal in the UK, covering the 1954 Act, notices, market evidence and tactics from a London surveyor.