London Agency

Whether looking to acquire new office space as an occupier, or dispose as a landlord, Rapleys has the local knowledge and expertise to support you throughout the process.

In July 2024, Mellersh & Harding became a Rapleys business. Mellersh & Harding has been providing advice to London occupiers since 1902. The team provides leading property expertise to landlords and tenants in the acquisition and disposal of offices across London, with an emphasis on St James’s Mayfair, Victoria, Soho, Midtown, North of Oxford Street, The City and City Fringe.

In this complex market, agreeing heads of terms is only the beginning of the journey. We will work with you and your legal team, together with other professional advisory teams to ensure the successful completion of the transaction.

We will work with you and your legal team, together with other professional advisory teams to ensure the successful completion of the transaction.

Most of our team have over 20 years of in-depth experience in these chosen markets, enabling us to provide informed advice to ensure the deal is done as promptly as possible on the best commercial terms available.

Acquisition

Acquisition of offices requires an intimate knowledge of the buildings, landlords and agents in the relevant marketplace. We have that knowledge through our ongoing market activity.

We are able quickly to assess our client’s needs. Through our extensive contacts, market knowledge and database we can efficiently and effectively identify the best property solution, negotiating the most advantageous terms. Our contacts with advisers and property owners at all levels often enables us to source “off market” or early opportunities, which can be particularly advantageous in competitive situations.

Disposal

The disposal of offices requires an in-depth knowledge of the product, supply and demand and market conditions. Every instruction is different, and our team can advise on the most cost-effective marketing tools and the most productive media for promotion. We provide our clients with a single point of reference to ensure they are kept regularly informed of progress, interest generated and offers received.