Commercial Property
Chinese real estate investors are increasing looking to the commercial property market in London as they put money into UK companies and embark on new ventures, it is claimed.

‘An increasing number of Chinese investors and occupiers have firmly set their sights on the City and Chinese occupiers and investors are now starting to represent potentially the biggest opportunity for the City office market,’ said Deborah Hayward, senior research associate at property consultancy King Sturge.

While the City has seen waves of occupiers and investment emerging primarily from Europe or the US, the need for Chinese investors to diversify their huge commodity and production wealth, combined with lower rents and property values in the UK, have pushed them toward the City.

China Investment Corporation supported Songbird PLC, the main owner of Canary Wharf, in its equity raising to pay its GBP880 million loan from Citigroup and the Bank of China is increasing its profile as it tries to move into the UK residential mortgage business.
London Property Investment Advice Business

Despite efforts to undermine the economic recession in the UK, London remains one of the most important centers of business and commerce on the planet. Before the economic crisis, commercial property in London came at a price that was far beyond the reach of most small businesses. However, since the downturn really took hold, landlords and owners have been forced to lower their prices, creating a window of opportunity for small businesses and private investors.
There can be no doubt that having a business with a London address is stronger than anywhere else in the country. London offers everything a company could want: it is served by five major international airports offer convenience for business abroad and the organization of meetings with foreign companies. London Underground network is a means of transport to take you from one end of the capital to another in the space of little over an hour and highways and road systems that feed on London to provide access routes for vehicles transport of goods and means close to access to anywhere in the country.

Buying a commercial property in London can be a lucrative investment. With prices of all-time low companies, many small are taking advantage of the opportunity to expand with the purchase of commercial property in London at prices that are much more within your price range. For private investors, the opportunities are even larger, buy at low prices arising from recession can only lead to a capital increase, the housing market regains its balance. As property prices will inevitably increase, so will the rents of commercial properties in London. Since both the landlords and owners, investors can make a profit on each front, there is never a shortage of tenants in London and a property purchased at current prices over time should see an improvement.

Our experience with different types of premises

Bearing in mind there are many different types of commercial  property issues as described above, in order to choose the right lawyer, it is generally important to know that the lawyer you choose has experience with the type of premises you are dealing with. An experienced commercial property specialist will generally save you time and legal costs due to streamlining. Our commercial property  solicitors deal with many types of transactions, including but not limited to :-

• Shop and retail leases 
• Restaurants
• Pubs
• Industrial units
• Office leases
• Hotels
• Cafes and sandwich bars