What we do

Landlords

Rapleys acts for a wide range of landlords, investors, developers and asset managers across the UK, providing strategic leasing and asset management advice to maximise asset performance and long-term value. Our clients include local authorities, institutional funds, developers and private investors, including City of Westminster, Greenland UK, Manchester Airport Group, Peabody, Quadrant, Realty, and Urban & Civic.

Our team advises on a diverse range of retail and leisure assets, from prime high street properties and shopping destinations to retail parks, airports and mixed-use developments. We work closely with clients to develop and implement leasing strategies that attract and retain occupiers, enhance income performance and support wider asset management objectives. Drawing on our extensive occupier relationships and market insight, we help landlords secure the right tenants, optimise tenant mix and create vibrant, sustainable destinations.

In addition to traditional landlord advisory services, we work with a number of occupiers who are also significant property owners, including Boots, Sainsbury’s and Morley’s. In these cases, our advice is often focused on the disposal and optimisation of surplus property assets that no longer support operational requirements. We provide strategic guidance on assignments, sublettings, lease surrenders and freehold disposals, helping clients unlock value, reduce liabilities and deliver successful exit strategies.

Combining national market coverage with detailed local knowledge, Rapleys provides commercially driven advice that helps landlords maximise returns, enhance asset performance and respond effectively to an evolving retail and leisure landscape.