Why should I use a specialised commercial property solicitor?

Buying a commercial property can raise a number of issues unique to a commercial rather than, for example, a residential property.  These issues might be in relation to tax, the condition of the property, planning or the title, for example there may be restrictive covenants restricting the use of the commercial property in a way that would adversely affect your business use.  A commercial property solicitor will be able to identify these issues at an early stage in the transaction to minimise your exposure to risk when buying a commercial property.