Commercial property search and acquisition
Find commercial premises or land to buy or lease. We search your chosen locations, compare the property details and asking terms, and arrange contact about the options you select.
How we help.
- Agree the property, budget and locations to search, including anything to exclude.
- Search for premises or land in the locations you agree.
- Compare size, access, asking terms and costs, and flag missing information.
- Contact agents or owners about the properties you choose.
Who this is for
- A business moving, expanding or comparing buying with renting.
- A developer looking for land or a building to redevelop.
- A private buyer who wants a confidential property search.
Typical enquiries
- An industrial unit with loading access and a yard.
- Land or a building for a development project.
- A commercial building to buy, within a set price range.
Buying or renting commercial property
Set the locations, space and budget before comparing properties. If you are open to buying or renting, include the costs of getting the building ready to use in both comparisons.
For leased options, use the premises cost comparison to compare rent, running costs and the cash needed to move in.
A property to buy
Decide what you can spend on the purchase and what the property needs to have.
- Separate the asking price from the budget for surveys, acquisition costs and building work.
- Say whether you need a vacant building or are looking for a property with tenants.
- List the access, loading, yard space and services you need.
Premises to lease
Consider how long you need the premises and what work you will need to do before moving in.
- Ask for the rent, service charge, business rates and other charges separately.
- Check the lease term, access hours and whether you can use the property as intended.
- Ask your solicitor and surveyor to review the lease, repair obligations and planned alterations.
Comparing a property with your brief
A comparison should show the available information, its source and date, and the unanswered question that could change your choice.
| Property point | Available information | Before choosing the property |
|---|---|---|
| Usable space | A brochure gives the total floor area, but the layout includes shared space or retained offices. Record the brochure version and review date. | Ask for a measured plan and compare the area your business could use with the space in your brief. |
| Occupation costs | A quote states the rent without confirming every additional charge. Keep the quoted amount, period and source together. | Ask what is included. Show unresolved costs separately when comparing the properties. |
| Access and loading | A plan shows an access route or yard, but its inclusion in the property offered remains unclear. | Ask the agent or owner to confirm the space offered. Your solicitor should check the relevant access rights. |
Tell us the essentials.
Share what you know. We can discuss the rest.
- The type of property or land you need and what you will use it for.
- The locations, size and whether you want to buy or lease.
- Your purchase or rental budget, plus what you can spend on building work and moving.
- The features you need, such as yard space, loading access, parking or power.
- Your target date, appointed advisers and any properties already considered.
Use the premises search brief builder to record your locations, budget and essential requirements before discussing a search.
Before work starts
We discuss the property requirement, the work and the fees with you. Those are agreed in writing before Rivermark starts work or contacts anyone about a property.
Request a callCommon questions.
Can you search for property to buy and rent?
Yes. We can compare both against the same locations, space requirements and budget. Tell us if one is your preference.
Do you value the properties?
No. We record the asking price or rent and the available property details. Your valuer and other advisers assess value and the terms of a purchase or lease.
Can the search remain confidential?
Yes. We agree who can know your name and which agents or owners we can contact.
Explore further.
Looking to buy or lease commercial property?
Tell us about the property, location and timing.