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What is a Company Property Sale?
A company property sale is the process of selling property that’s owned by a limited company, special purpose vehicle (SPV), or another corporate entity. Unlike selling in your personal name, the transaction involves additional compliance checks, corporate documentation, and lender requirements.
Common scenarios include:
- Selling a buy‑to‑let portfolio held in a company structure.
- Disposing of commercial premises no longer needed by the business.
- Selling residential investment property owned through a company for tax or strategic reasons.
It’s important to note this is not a company share sale. We’re talking specifically about the sale of property, not the sale of the business itself. We make the legal process simple, protect your company’s position, and keep your transaction moving without costly delays.
Selling property through a company can be complex — delays, compliance issues, and costly mistakes are common. At TBI Conveyancing, we remove the risk. Our specialist corporate conveyancing team handles every legal step with precision, ensuring your sale is fast, compliant, and delivers the best return for your business — all for a clear fixed fee.
How Company Purchase Conveyancing Differs from a Standard Purchase
Buying through a company isn’t the same as buying as an individual. It comes with extra legal steps, corporate approvals, and lender requirements. At Tilly Bailey & Irvine, we ensure every stage is handled correctly so your purchase proceeds smoothly and legally.
Board & Shareholder Approvals
Company property sales often require a formal board resolution to authorise the transaction. In some cases, shareholder consent is also needed for high‑value or significant asset sales. We prepare or review these documents and guide you through the approval process so nothing is missed.
Lender & Mortgage Discharge
If the property is mortgaged, there may be corporate lending requirements to meet before completion. We liaise directly with your lender, arrange the redemption statement, and ensure the mortgage is repaid from sale proceeds on completion.
Tax & SDLT Considerations
Selling through a company can involve tax implications, such as capital gains tax on any profit from the sale. While SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) applies at purchase rather than sale, we ensure buyers receive accurate past SDLT records to prevent delays. We work alongside your accountant or tax adviser if needed.
Compliance Checks
Company sales involve extra compliance steps, including Companies House record checks and AML (Anti‑Money Laundering) verification for directors and shareholders. We manage these checks quickly so your sale can progress without unnecessary hold‑ups.
How Long Does a Company Sale Take?
Most company property sales complete in 8–12 weeks if there’s no chain and all parties respond promptly. Transactions can take longer if the sale involves commercial leases, multiple properties, or complex financing arrangements.
Tilly, Bailey & Irvine
the company sale
conveyancing process
Selling a property owned by your company can be a complicated process. There are corporate approvals, compliance checks, extra documentation, and lender requirements that go beyond a standard residential sale. At TBI Conveyancing, we take that complexity off your hands. From day one, we manage every stage for you — coordinating with your board, shareholders, lender, buyer’s solicitor, and the Land Registry — so your sale moves forward quickly, smoothly, and without unnecessary stress.
1. Instruction & Company Verification
We start work as soon as you instruct us. Our team handles all the corporate verification and compliance steps for you, including:
- Confirming your company's details with Companies House.
- Obtaining official company identification documents and proof of corporate ownership.
- Preparing or reviewing the board resolution needed to authorise the sale.
- Checking if shareholder consent is required and helping you obtain it if necessary.
- Ensuring your company's Articles of Association and internal governance documents allow for the transaction.
By taking care of these checks early, we prevent last-minute complications that can delay your sale.
2. Preparing The Contract Pack
Our corporate property specialists gather every legal and corporate document your buyer's solicitor will need, so their due diligence can start immediately. This includes:
- The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
- Completed property information forms and up-to-date title deeds.
- Proof of corporate ownership — such as the certificate of incorporation, shareholder register, and current directors' details.
- Copies of any commercial leases if the property is let.
- Details of any existing mortgages or charges on the property.
We compile everything into a complete contract pack and send it to the buyer's solicitor promptly, helping to keep your sale on track from the very beginning.
3. Responding To Buyer Enquiries
Corporate property sales often attract more detailed questions from buyers. Especially if they are purchasing for investment or as part of a business expansion. We:
- Handle all legal and compliance questions directly with the buyer's solicitor.
- Provide certified proof of corporate ownership and authority to sell.
- Clarify any issues relating to tenancy agreements, corporate structure, or financial history.
- Supply any further documents requested, without delay, so there's no unnecessary waiting.
Our proactive approach means we deal with enquiries before they can slow your transaction down.
4. Mortgage Redemption
If your company has a mortgage on the property, we manage the entire repayment process for you. We:
- Contact your corporate lender to request a redemption statement confirming the amount owed.
- Arrange for repayment from the sale proceeds on completion day.
- Ensure the mortgage is discharged and removed from the title at the Land Registry.
You won't have to deal with the lender directly — we take care of it all.
5. Exchange of Contracts
Once enquiries are complete and both sides are ready to proceed, we:
- Agree a realistic and mutually acceptable completion date.
- Oversee the exchange of contracts, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
- Confirm that your company has met any pre-completion obligations, such as settling service charges or rent on commercial premises.
At this stage, your sale is legally binding and we keep you updated on the final steps.
6. Completion
On the agreed date, we:
- Receive the full sale proceeds from the buyer's solicitor.
- Repay any company mortgage and clear any outstanding charges.
- Deduct legal fees and disbursements in line with your agreed quote.
- Confirm that the legal transfer of ownership has been completed.
We make the completion process as seamless as possible, keeping you informed every step of the way.
7. Post Completion
Even after completion, we tie up all loose ends for you. This includes:
- Updating the Land Registry to reflect the change of ownership.
- Ensuring your company's asset register is updated to record the disposal.
- Providing you with a full statement of account and confirmation that the sale is complete.
By handling the entire process from start to finish, TBI Conveyancing makes selling a company-owned property straightforward — so you can focus on your business while we take care of the legal detail.
Certified Expertise,
Trusted Service
fixed fee & transparent pricing
When you sell a company‑owned property with TBI Conveyancing, you’ll always know exactly what it’s going to cost. We work on a clear fixed‑fee basis for corporate transactions, so there are no surprises later — just straightforward pricing you can rely on.
What's Included?
Our fixed fee covers everything you’ll need: All the legal work from start to finish. Speaking directly with your lender to arrange mortgage redemption. Liaising with the buyer’s solicitor so things keep moving.
Preparing all the corporate compliance documents you’ll need, such as board resolutions and shareholder consents.
Pulling together and sending the full contract pack with every required document.
Disbursements
There are some standard third‑party costs — called disbursements — which aren’t set by us but we’ll explain them clearly before you instruct us. These might include:
Land Registry fees for updating ownership records.
Bank transfer charges for sending you the sale proceeds securely.
Specialist commercial searches if needed for the transaction.
No Hidden Costs
With us, what we quote is what you pay. We’ll give you a full written breakdown at the start and confirm everything again before completion. No last‑minute extras. No unexpected bills. Just honest, transparent pricing — exactly how it should be.
Get Your Free quote
Get a fixed‑fee quote for your company property sale today. Call our business‑focused property team or complete our quick online form, and we’ll be in touch within one working day to get your sale moving.
Why Choose Tilly Bailey & Irvine
for Your Company Sale?
Choosing the right solicitor for a company property sale can save you time, protect your business interests, and prevent costly delays. Here’s why businesses choose TBI Conveyancing:
Corporate Property Specialists
We handle high‑value and complex corporate transactions daily. From SPV portfolio disposals to the sale of commercial premises, our team understands the additional compliance and approval steps needed in company sales — and we manage them seamlessly for you.
Trusted & Regulated
We’re SRA regulated and have decades of conveyancing experience. Our reputation is built on delivering results for business clients while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Fixed Fees
Our transparent, fixed‑fee pricing gives you cost certainty from the outset. You can budget confidently, knowing there won’t be any surprise bills at completion.
Nationwide Service
We work with companies across England and Wales, combining national reach with the personal attention and responsiveness your transaction needs.
FAQs
Expert Answers to Your shared ownership Queries
Yes. A company can sell residential property in the same way it sells commercial property, provided corporate ownership and compliance steps are followed. This often applies to investment properties, buy‑to‑let portfolios, or homes owned in a company name.
Usually, yes — either all directors or a majority of shareholders must approve the sale. This is confirmed through a board resolution or shareholder consent. We handle the drafting so the sale is properly authorised and cannot be challenged.
You’ll typically need:
- EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
- Property information forms
- Company ownership documents (certificate of incorporation, shareholder register, director details)
- Title deeds and lease details (if applicable)
TBI Conveyancing prepares and supplies all documents in one complete pack for the buyer’s solicitor.
Yes. Company‑owned properties can be sold in a single portfolio sale or as separate transactions. Portfolio sales can attract investors; separate transactions may achieve better prices for individual properties. We advise on the best approach and manage all sales from start to finish.