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Lease Advisory Services for Sussex Landlords & Tenants
Protect the long-term value of your property with Sussex’s trusted lease advisory specialists.
We deliver clear, evidence-led guidance
From rent reviews and lease renewals to strategic lease restructuring, our RICS-accredited team delivers clear, evidence-led guidance that supports stronger commercial outcomes.
Working across retail, office, industrial and mixed-use assets throughout Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Shoreham, Worthing and the wider Sussex region, combining valuation expertise and negotiation insight.
Why Lease Advisory Matters
Commercial leases can be complex documents with long term financial consequences, and even small decisions can significantly influence the performance of your property. Key lease events such as rent reviews, lease renewals, restructures or disputes demand clear analysis, strong evidence and an expert who understands both the lease and the Sussex market.
Whether you own or occupy a property, professional lease advisory ensures that your position is protected, and your interests are clearly represented. For landlords, it helps safeguard income and asset value while keeping negotiations fair and well informed. For tenants, it provides clarity on obligations, supports reasonable terms and helps maintain long term stability as business needs evolve.
Backed by RICS regulation and a team of Chartered Surveyors, Oakley delivers the guidance and market insight needed to navigate complex lease events with confidence and secure the best possible outcome.
Why Clients Choose Oakley for Lease Advisory
For more than 30 years, Oakley has been a trusted partner to landlords and tenants navigating the complexities of commercial leasing across Sussex.
As a fully RICS regulated firm, our Lease Advisory team of Chartered Surveyors delivers rigorous, evidence led guidance that stands up to scrutiny and supports confident decision making.
Our strength lies in combining extensive local market intelligence with technical valuation expertise, enabling us to interpret lease terms precisely and negotiate outcomes that are commercially robust. Whether you are preparing for a rent review, managing a renewal, exploring a restructure or resolving a dispute, we provide the clarity and strategy you need to protect your position either as Landlord or Tenant.
RICS Expertise You Can Rely On
Every instruction is handled by Chartered Surveyors, ensuring your lease is assessed with technical accuracy, professional integrity and market backed evidence.
Sussex Market Specialists
Extensive experience in advising on retail, office, industrial and mixed-use assets across Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Shoreham, Worthing and the wider Sussex region.
Balanced Support for Landlords and Tenants
Fair, commercially sound advice shaped by a clear understanding of both sides of the lease relationship.
Negotiation Strength When It Matters
Proven success representing clients in rent reviews, renewals, restructures and complex disputes, including arbitration and independent expert referrals.
Our Lease Advisory Services
Commercial lease advisory goes far beyond a single negotiation or valuation point.
At Oakley, we assess the full lease structure, its market context and its long-term implications for both occupation and investment. This includes analysing rent review clauses, break options, lease lengths, repairing responsibilities, assignment and subletting provisions, service charge arrangements and any restrictions that may impact operational or financial flexibility. By taking a holistic view of the lease and the asset, we identify risks, opportunities and negotiation levers that can strengthen your position at every stage of the lease lifecycle.
This broader strategic perspective ensures your decisions are not only compliant and well informed, but aligned with your long-term objectives as a landlord, tenant or investor.
Rent Reviews
Ensure your rent reflects true market conditions with expert valuation, clear evidence preparation and strategic negotiation. We assess comparable lettings, analyse lease assumptions and present robust, defensible rental positions that support fair outcomes for both landlords and tenants.
Lease Renewals
Secure favourable terms at lease expiry with structured negotiation and clear commercial insight. We review existing terms, assess the implications or serving a Section 25 or Section 26 notice and guide you through lease drafting, evidence and settlement to achieve a renewal that aligns with your operational or investment priorities.
Lease Restructuring
Modernise or rebalance your lease to reflect changing business needs, market conditions or long-term strategy. We advise on regears, term adjustments, break options, rent rebalancing and clause amendments that support stability, flexibility and stronger asset performance.
Dispute Resolution
Receive clear, independent guidance when disagreements arise. Our surveyors provide negotiation support and where required, expert witness reporting for third party referrals that stands up to scrutiny and supports fair, evidence led outcomes.
Proven Results Across Sussex
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Meet the Lease Advisory Team
Oakley’s Lease Advisory department is led by a highly experienced team of Chartered Surveyors who combine comprehensive technical expertise with decades of market insight across Sussex.
From complex rent reviews and lease renewals, to arbitration, restructuring and expert witness reports, our surveyors provide guidance grounded in professional integrity, rigorous valuation standards and proven negotiation skill.
Each member of our team is committed to delivering clear, evidence led advice that stands up to scrutiny and protects your commercial position. With a dedicated lease advisory team including RICS accredited specialists, you can be confident your lease is in the hands of trusted professionals.
Lease Advisory FAQ's
What does a lease advisory surveyor do?
Lease advisory surveyors analyse lease terms, market evidence, and valuation data to provide expert guidance on rent reviews, renewals, restructuring, and disputes. They also negotiate on your behalf and, where required, act as independent experts.
When should I start preparing for a rent review?
Ideally 6–12 months in advance. Early preparation ensures accurate market evidence, avoids rushed negotiations, and reduces the risk of disputes or unfavourable outcomes.
Do Oakley work for both landlords and tenants?
Yes. We act for both parties and hold a balanced perspective, ensuring negotiations remain fair, commercially realistic, and evidence based.
What happens if a lease dispute goes to a Third Party Surveyor?
We prepare evidence, negotiate on your behalf, and support you through the third-party referral process including independent expert and arbitrator appointments.
Why choose an RICS-accredited firm?
Choosing an RICS-accredited firm means your lease advice is delivered to strict professional, ethical and technical standards. RICS sets globally recognised rules for competence, transparency and client protection. Chartered surveyors follow established valuation and inspection methodologies, stay up to date through continuous professional development, and are required to operate with full accountability.
For landlords and tenants, this provides confidence that rent reviews, lease renewals and restructuring are based on compliant reporting, accurate market evidence and robust analysis. RICS accreditation also ensures safeguards such as ethical conduct, professional indemnity insurance and client money protection giving you the assurance that your position is properly represented throughout the lease process.
Partner with Oakley for a Smarter Property Strategy
From Brighton & Hove to Lewes, Shoreham, Worthing and the wider Sussex region, our RICS-accredited Lease Advisory specialists help landlords and tenants make confident, commercially sound decisions. Whether you're preparing for a rent review, negotiating a renewal or resolving a dispute, we’ll protect your position and secure the strongest outcome for your property.