Swiss Cottage's commercial property centres on Finchley Road and the surrounding streets, with ground-floor retail units beneath mansion blocks, standalone office buildings and mixed-use developments. These diverse premises generate a steady flow of dilapidations matters.
We prepare and respond to schedules of dilapidations for Swiss Cottage commercial leases, understanding the specific challenges of commercial units within mansion block structures and the interaction between residential and commercial obligations in mixed-use buildings.
Costed terminal schedules of dilapidations for commercial leases expiring on Finchley Road and surrounding Swiss Cottage streets, prepared in accordance with RICS guidance.
Interim dilapidations notices for ongoing lease breaches in Swiss Cottage commercial premises, helping landlords maintain property condition during the lease term.
Specialist dilapidations advice where commercial units sit within residential mansion blocks, navigating the interaction between commercial lease obligations and residential management.
Pragmatic negotiation of dilapidations settlements for both landlords and tenants, aiming for fair outcomes that reflect the actual condition and market context.
Comprehensive building condition surveys for properties.
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ViewFinchley Road contains numerous retail, restaurant and office units on commercial leases, many occupying ground floors of mansion blocks. We advise on dilapidations for all commercial property types in Swiss Cottage.
Commercial units in mixed-use buildings may have shared structure and services with residential parts. Dilapidations schedules must distinguish between tenant obligations and building-wide maintenance responsibilities.
Landlords should commission a terminal schedule 12 to 18 months before lease expiry. Tenants should seek advice as soon as they receive a schedule or anticipate one.
Yes. We act for landlords preparing and enforcing schedules, and for tenants responding to claims, providing realistic assessments in both cases.