ATOG Consultancy
Lease Negotiation & Leasing Management
The first offer is never the final offer. We manage the leasing process from the first enquiry to completion and sit at the table to secure terms on rent-free periods, deposits and lease clauses that protect your capital and cash flow.
Lease Negotiation & Leasing Management
What we provide
Rent-free periods and deposits
We focus on lowering upfront costs to protect your cash flow.
Lease protection
We clarify break, assignment, renewal and repair clauses in your favour.
Clear reporting
We summarise the key clauses in plain language.
End-to-end coordination
We handle correspondence with solicitors, agents and the landlord.
The lease shapes your brand’s future
English commercial leases are long and technical. Term, break rights, rent review, repair obligations and renewal rights affect your flexibility for years, so you need to know what each clause means before you sign.
Without the legal jargon
We review the lease for you and explain the key clauses in plain language, flag unfair FRI (Full Repairing and Insuring) clauses and work alongside your solicitor on the legal review.
Strong negotiation
We negotiate with landlords and agents on your behalf to minimise the initial deposit, maximise rent-free months and secure break and assignment rights.
Lease Negotiation & Leasing Management
How we work
- 01
Heads of terms
We agree rent, term, rent-free period and key provisions.
- 02
Lease review
We review the draft lease and flag risky clauses.
- 03
Negotiation
We put your requested changes to the landlord and run the negotiation.
- 04
Completion and handover
We follow the process from signing to getting the keys.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are heads of terms?+
A summary of the main terms agreed before the lease is drafted — rent, term, rent-free period, deposit and key rights. The lease is drafted from them, so it is one of the most important stages of the negotiation.
What is an FRI lease?+
Under a Full Repairing and Insuring lease, much of the repair and insurance cost falls on the tenant. It is important to understand and, where possible, limit these obligations before signing.
Do I still need a solicitor?+
Yes. The legal review should be done by an English commercial property solicitor. We handle the commercial negotiation and coordination and work alongside your solicitor.
Let’s talk about this service
Tell us what you need and we will map out the right approach together.