Lease advisory
JLL works with you to strategically manage critical lease events and contract terms.
Why should you work with our leasing Consultants?
We are experts in providing Leasehold advice as well as being one of the largest and most experienced specialist Lease Advisory teams in the UK. We have access to market leading data, research and forecasting enabling us to provide tailored solutions for our clients. In addition to our own expertise we liaise with our commercial property leasing and investment colleagues to give us comprehensive and up to the moment market knowledge.
Forward planning is an essential part of lease management, and we will identify your individual requirements and work to deliver solutions tailored to your needs.
The information below is a high level summary of potentially complex events which can have significant financial implications. It's rare that two sets of circumstances are identical, and so we recommend that you get in touch with us below to discuss your particular matter.
Lease Services
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Occupier Services
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Owner Services
Occupier Services
Identify critical event dates and timelines
A plan anticipating critical lease event dates is vital. Initial contract dates should favour your business plan and mirror the lease's opportunities and challenges.
Strategic portfolio planning
Active management of large multi-property portfolios mitigates financial stress from simultaneous critical events and seizes operational consolidation opportunities.
Lease renewal
These are critical events and in the UK are principally controlled by legal statute, requiring timely service of formal notices. However, in Scotland and rare situations UK, statute doesn't apply.
Rent review
Plan and budget for these crucial contractual dates. We can advise on rental values and modifying lease provisions, helping you budget and negotiate for optimal results.
Third Party Disputes
When rent review negotiations fail, the lease offers a dispute resolution process involving third-party arbitration, independent Surveyor determination, or court proceedings. All require legal advice.
Early lease termination
Lease contracts may allow early termination, but specific criteria and timelines must be met. Forward planning is vital to seize this opportunity.
Lease restructures
Lease restructuring can be done during the term, benefiting both parties. It's ideal to address this outside of critical event dates for quicker and more favourable outcomes.
Green Lease structures
Legislation and corporate governance on sustainability and energy performance has greatly impacted lease drafting. Get expert advice from our expert Lease Advisory surveyors.
Green Lease structuresOccupier
We work with occupiers to minimise their rent at rent review and lease renewal and to optimise the benefits that can be delivered through the terms of the lease.
Owner Services
Identify critical event dates and timelines
Effective lease management requires aligning contractual critical dates with your asset plan's goals. Leverage our expertise to create a forward-looking strategy and get guidance on lease events.
Strategic portfolio planning
Portfolio management support to handle multiple critical events, like lease renewals and tenant consolidations, in large multi-property portfolios, ensuring you exploit tenant activity opportunities.
Lease renewal
These are critical events and are principally controlled by legal statute, requiring formal notices to be served. However, in Scotland, UK statute doesn't apply. Early planning is crucial.
Rent review
Our expert rent review advice covers all sectors in the UK. We work closely with leading agency counterparts to ensure optimal outcomes for our clients during the rent review process.
Third Party Disputes
Our specialist teams offer a wide range of dispute resolution advice, including expert witness representations for rent review arbitrations, independent Surveyor determinations, or court proceedings.
Early lease termination
Lease contracts may allow early termination, but specific criteria and timelines must be met. Forward planning is vital to seize this opportunity.
Lease restructures
Lease restructuring can be done during the term, benefiting both parties. It's ideal to address this outside of critical event dates for quicker and more favourable outcomes.
Green Lease structures
Legislation and corporate governance on sustainability and energy performance has greatly impacted lease drafting. Get expert advice from our expert Lease Advisory surveyors.
Green Lease structuresOwner
Maximising rental income is fundamental, but other lease considerations matter too: retaining tenants, boosting lease term commitment, and creating favourable terms for future rent optimisation.
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Contact our leasing agents
Forward planning is an essential part of lease management. Get in touch to see how we can help.
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