Why (or when) someone would need this service?
This service is designed for commercial lettings agents, surveyors and landlords dealing with smaller commercial properties, in qualifying transactions, with landlord clients who are willing to let their premises on relatively standard terms.
What is a ”qualifying transaction”?
A qualifying transaction will be one where:
a. The lease is to be granted for 7 years or less on a full repairing basis (no limitation on tenant’s repair obligation)
b. The lease will not be an underlease
c. The lease will contain standard terms without the need for bespoke drafting
d. The rent will be £20,000.00 per annum or less
e. The tenant is not instructing solicitors
f. No third party consents are required e.g. mortgage consent
g. The landlord can provide a lease plan upon request if the lease is to be granted in respect of part only (as opposed to the whole) of the landlord’s property.
How does the process work/what are the steps?
This is a service specifically designed to assist commercial lettings agents, surveyors and landlords expedite low value short term lease transactions.
To start the process, you will need to complete our online QTL Heads of Terms form by accessing our portal below. Once the completed QTL form is duly completed and submitted via the portal, we will prepare and issue the engrossed documents to the agent or landlord to arrange for them to be executed by the landlord and the tenant and returned to us. Amendments to our standard documentation will not usually be acceptable.
How long does it take?
With a willing landlord and tenant the lease can be completed within a week and sometimes more quickly than this.
Is it expensive? How do the costs work?
We act on a fixed fee of £650 plus VAT.
What are the things people should consider before calling?
This service is only available through a lettings agent, surveyor or landlord for low value lettings of 7 years or less and where the tenant decides that they do not wish to instruct their own solicitors. Other qualifying terms apply.
Why are Grant Saw the best people for the job?
This service is exclusive to Grant Saw. The QTL service is the brainchild of our Commercial Partner, Mario Savvides, and was innovatively designed in response to market research undertaken when he was a newly qualified lawyer with the firm. The mission of the QTL service is to significantly and safely reduce the length of time it takes for qualifying transactions to get a landlord from the agreed heads of terms stage to completion.
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What our clients say about us
“ A difficult purchase made easy by Mario’s understanding and long hours, to finalise within time constraints”. James Gannon Limited
"I have used Grant Saw Solicitors on several occasions and have been nothing but impressed with the level of service and professionalism supplied on every occasion whether I have used them for family matters or for commercial business purposes I have always been satisfied and would recommend them every time". Block and Cleaver Limited
"Your help throughout the purchasing process has been much appreciated. Thank you for keeping me up-to-date at all times and for being so approachable. It is reassuring to feel confident that one can make contact at any time, no matter how trivial the question". Ms SB
"This is to confirm that I have been using Grant Saw. In particular Ray Crudgington and Mario Savvides for over ten years and during that time I have ways found them to be ultra professional very amicable and efficient and overall the best solicitors I have found in the SE London area. I have tried others but have always returned as you can't beat the BEST!!!" Mr R
"I really can't believe it's all done!! Wow! Thank you so so much for all your hard work, can't tell you enough how much I appreciate everything you have done for me! I must say it’s going to be strange not receiving emails from you! Even this week I felt I was looking for updates from you!" Ms T
"I have dealt with Mario on a number of occasions in respect of various property matters and can thoroughly recommend him and Grant Saw, he has dealt with every case expeditiously, efficiently, meticulously and he has always kept me up to date at all times". NCB
"I have recently purchased my first business and would highly recommend Grant Saw Solicitors. The service I received was excellent. Mario Saviddes was professional, thorough and extremely efficient. I can not fault the service I received, and would highly recommend this firm". Ms A Tiritti
"Mario is a pleasure to work with. He is intelligent, very responsive, and thinks creatively to form solutions to difficult problems. I confidently recommend him". Jeff Pruett
"I worked with Mario most recently during my time at John Payne Commercial while brokering a property deal. Working with Mario was a very refreshing experience, as a result of his regular updates, swift and accurate work, and commitment to getting the job done. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mario to anyone considering his services". Joe Mcleod
“Mario and Leena - It has been a long hard road to get to completion on this one. But without your attention to detail and professionalism it wouldn’t have happened. So many thanks for getting us there and I am sure there will be many more in the coming years/months!!!” Margaret Vitorino, Financial Controller at RMS Group of Companies
"Thanks Mario for all your prompt, friendly and efficient communication. If only Banks were as easy to deal with". Malcolm Jones, Chair of Beckenham Theatre Centre Limited
“I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you so much for all of your perseverance and hard work on this completion. You made a real difference in getting it over the line within the timeframe that we needed”. Duncan Martin
“Having started to refer clients across to Grant Saw in the last 12 months, I can honestly say that each and every member of Mario’s commercial team have always shown the highest levels of service and professionalism and an understanding of sometimes difficult and complex requirements from the bank. It’s clear that customer service is at the top of their priority list whether this is managing client expectations or providing expert advice. They are always contactable and are genuinely an absolute pleasure to work with.” James Carden – Barclays Bank PLC
"I would, and regularly do, highly recommend Grant Saw to anybody looking for excellent conveyancing services. Buying and selling a property can be a very stressful experience for many people and in my 10 years of dealing with Grant Saw, I would certainly say that they provide an exceptional service and experience which makes the process much more enjoyable. Cases are handled very professionally whilst offering a friendly and supportive guide through what can be occasionally a difficult time. I can say without hesitation that Grant Saw often exceed expectations and have many returning clients for this very reason." Emma Burn: Jones Lang Lasalle
"Aimal and Susan - I also want to thank you and Susan for all your help over the last few months, you have been amazing and very patient with me and my questions. I will definitely be recommending you to anyone who asks me. I honestly couldn’t have faulted anything, so thank you, it’s very much appreciated!" Lauren Turner, Director at Aesthetics By Lauren Turner Ltd
"I am very very grateful for the efficient and professional manner in which you have dealt with the transaction. I am sure that our paths will cross professionally before too long." Andrew Blundy
"I would like to say a HUGE thank you for your time, expertise, patience and kindness throughout this process. You certainly made a transitional time in my life very much easier. I will be recommending you whenever I can". Ms H
"Excellent professional service with very good legal advice". Mr P
“Aimal and Susan - I also want to thank you and Susan for all your help over the last few months, you have been amazing and very patient with me and my questions. I will definitely be recommending you to anyone who asks me. I honestly couldn’t have faulted anything, so thank you, it’s very much appreciated!” Lauren Turner, Director at Aesthetics By Lauren Turner Ltd.
"Not a car boot sale but the sale of my garage. Stress free experience with with Susan always promptly coming back if I raised a query". Mr F
"Working with Susan Collins was a delight. Her service was prompt, efficient, expert and she raised ideas that addressed concerns that we had not envisaged. We felt we could trust her totally". Mr S
"I usually find solicitors to be obtuse and infuriating. The Commercial Property Department at Grant Saw are different to that. I have found them to be plain spoken, pragmatic and prepared to think around an issue to find a solution. Susan Collins was particularly helpful in our recent work". Mr T
"Purchasing a lease for our pub was made easy by Susan Collins who was super efficient and always contactable and answered the phone instantly whenever I called. Something that just doesn’t happen in this day an age. Totally faultless service". Mr B
"I have used Grant Saw many times for both personnel and company related work, and most recently on the sale of our companies building, they made the whole experience clear and helped us set realistic targets to achieve a smooth sale and we would definitely use again and recommend them". Mr E
"They have been patient and consistently handled matters professionally as the other party took a long time to do their own part". Ms T
"All problems sorted quickly. With great communication. Would highly recommend". Mr C
"Mario’s professionalism and pragmatism are admirable. I felt confident and secure with his handling of many of my cases, not least because he demonstrated a genuine connection with myself and my situation, demonstrating technical legal ability and understanding my commercial decision making. He has given me confidence to make sound decisions whilst dealing with multinational companies”. Adnan for and on behalf of Shan Investments Limited
"We went into the sale of our companies with some trepidation, unaware of what we would be facing. Mario quickly became invaluable to us. He took time to explain all documentation, what legal terminology meant, what our choices and options were, all whilst normalising this very alien process for us. He was honest, trustworthy, deadline aware and (most importantly for us) fun to work with. We honestly could not have wished for more. Our experience working with Grant Saw has been extremely positive in all areas". S Hubble and B Landen
“ I wanted to write to thank you for all your help in driving the sale of the property through to a successful conclusion and for going above and beyond to do so. I think it’s safe to say that your intervention back into the deal at the end, was the catalyst in getting it over the line. It’s always a pleasure to deal with you on a transaction and I look forward to working with you on the next one”. Steve Flannigan - Acorn
“Thank you Mario. Can honestly say it’s a pleasure doing business with you and your firm. Cracking job to get everything done for us to complete today”. Mr A Turner
“Having started to refer clients across to Grant Saw in the last 12 months, I can honestly say that each and every member of Mario’s commercial team have always shown the highest levels of service and professionalism and an understanding of sometimes difficult and complex requirements from the bank. It’s clear that customer service is at the top of their priority list whether this is managing client expectations or providing expert advice. They are always contactable and are genuinely an absolute pleasure to work with”. James Carden – Barclays Bank PLC
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