Commercial Property
We help commercial landlords, investors and owner-occupiers market, buy, sell and let commercial property across Reading and the wider Thames Valley. Combining local market knowledge with practical advice and hands-on involvement, we support clients through valuations, lease matters, negotiations and transactions to help achieve the best possible outcome.
Our sales and lettings services
Ready to let or sell your commercial property?
Call us for a confidential, no-obligation conversation about your property and your objectives. We can discuss the current market, explain how we may be able to help, and outline the most appropriate next steps. A phone call is often the quickest way to get clear, practical guidance.
How we let our sell your property
Areas we cover
We specialise in commercial letting across Reading and the Thames Valley, with strong market knowledge across:
Frequently asked questions for selling and letting a property
What types of commercial property do you let and sell?
We act on a wide range of commercial property transactions across Reading, Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley. This includes retail units, offices, light industrial premises, warehouses, mixed-use properties, investment properties and development opportunities. We also understand the overlap between business sales and commercial property, particularly where lease assignments or owner-operated businesses are involved.
How do you value my commercial property's potential rental or sale value?
We carry out valuations using current market comparables, local demand data, and our experience of what tenants or buyers are actually paying for similar properties in Reading and the surrounding area. We give you a realistic figure, not an inflated one designed to win the instruction.
How long does it take to let or sell a commercial property in the Reading area?
This varies depending on property type, location, condition, and rental expectations. Well-priced properties in good locations tend to move quickly. We’ll give you an honest assessment of likely timescales when we visit and discuss your property.
What does your service include?
Our commercial property service covers every stage of the transaction, from initial valuation opinions and marketing through to tenant or buyer vetting, negotiations, agreeing heads of terms, solicitor liaison and completion. We can also guide clients on the various compliance and reporting requirements that may arise, including EPCs, EICRs, Gas Safety Certificates, Asbestos Reports, Fire Risk Assessments, lender and surveyor requirements, and MEES regulations, helping ensure transactions progress as smoothly as possible.
When should I start marketing my commercial property?
As early as possible. If you know a tenant is leaving or a lease is expiring, it’s worth speaking to us several months in advance. Early action means less void time and more options when it comes to tenant selection and lease terms.
How is commercial property valued?
Commercial property is usually valued by looking at income, yield, lease terms, comparable evidence, location, condition and buyer demand. Vacant property may be assessed differently to income-producing investment property.
Should I sell with tenants in place or vacant possession?
That depends on the property, the lease, the rent, the tenant and the likely buyer profile. Some buyers prefer income-producing investments, while others want vacant possession for occupation or redevelopment.
Can you sell mixed-use commercial property?
Yes. Mixed-use property is a core part of our work. Shops with upper parts, residential income, split leases and asset management opportunities all need careful presentation and valuation advice.
What information do I need before selling?
Useful information usually includes leases, rent schedules, title documents, EPCs, floor areas, service charge information, planning/use details and any compliance or maintenance information available.
Do you handle investment property sales?
Yes. We advise on commercial investment property sales, including rental income, lease strength, yield expectations, comparable evidence and investor demand.
Can you help before the property goes to market?
Yes. Early advice can be valuable, particularly where there are lease, rent review, tenant, compliance or condition issues that could affect value or delay a sale.
What are your sales and lettings fees?
Our fees vary depending on the type of property, the nature of the instruction and the level of support required. Some matters are straightforward marketing instructions, whilst others involve valuation advice, lease negotiations, preparation work, transaction handling and progression support. We will always explain and agree our fee structure clearly in advance based on the specific property and requirements involved.
Commercial property track record

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From first conversation to completion, we help keep the process organised and moving.
End-to-end service
From initial valuation to lease completion, we manage the entire process, keeping you informed at every stage without creating unnecessary work for you.
Straightforward advice
No jargon, no inflated valuations to win the instruction. Just honest, practical guidance from people who know the market.
Established since 1890
Over 130 years of commercial agency heritage. Relationships, reputation, and a track record that new entrants simply cannot replicate.
Deep local knowledge
We know Reading’s commercial property market inside out — current rents, tenant demand, which areas are moving, and where voids are longest.
Realistic valuation advice
We focus on what a buyer is likely to pay, not on inflated numbers designed to win the instruction.
Commercial property guides

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