Illustrative scenario 01A shop with a flat above
An investor is considering a mixed-use property. Access, lease and income arrangements need to be clear.
Useful information for the conversation
- Residential and commercial layout
- All tenancy and lease details
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02Owner-operated commercial space
A buyer will run a business downstairs while another part is residential. The use of each area must be assessed.
Useful information for the conversation
- All tenancy and lease details
- Rent split by unit
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03Refinancing mixed-use property
An owner wants a new loan. Current tenancies, condition and valuation basis need an updated review.
Useful information for the conversation
- Rent split by unit
- Planning use and title
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Both parts of the building matter
A developer or commercial property owner wants to discuss semi-commercial property. Two points need attention: residential and commercial layout; all tenancy and lease details. Access, separate services, residential tenancies and the commercial lease affect the assessment. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Planning use and title
- Residential and commercial layout
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Rent split by unit
A developer or commercial property owner has started a conversation about semi-commercial property, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: rent split by unit; planning use and title. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Residential and commercial layout
- All tenancy and lease details
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Both parts of the building matter
Access, separate services, residential tenancies and the commercial lease affect the assessment. The proportion and nature of commercial use can change the lender route. Legal and tax advisers should confirm the transaction's classification independently.
Mortgage classification does not determine stamp-duty treatment. Mixed-use status and regulatory treatment depend on the actual facts.