The buyer’s solicitors should investigate the seller’s title to the property to ensure it is free from mortgages or restrictions and can legally be used as a pharmacy. Enquiries should also be made to ensure that the premises are directly accessible from the public highway, are served by utilities and have planning consent.
If the seller occupies the premises under a lease, the lease will be assigned to the buyer and a number of important factors need to be considered. Our expert commercial property team can help you with this.
Richard Hough is partner, pharmacist and head of healthcare at Brabners LLP.
Contact him on 0151 600 3302, or at richard.hough@brabners.com.