Occupier Transaction Services
Tenant Representation
Expert support for occupiers at every stage of the leasing journey.
At CBRE, we help occupiers make confident, informed decisions about their real estate. Whether you’re identifying a new headquarters, evaluating office options or reshaping your portfolio, our Tenant Representation team provides strategic insight, market intelligence and hands‑on guidance to secure the right space on the right terms.
From initial strategy through to completion, we provide clear, expert guidance across the full lease transaction process. Leveraging deep market insight and proven negotiating expertise, we help you secure the best possible outcomes in a rapidly evolving office market.
Our Services
Transactions
We conduct comprehensive on‑ and off‑market searches to identify office space that meets your requirements from new developments and refurbished buildings to fitted space and flexible offices.
Lease Consultancy & Restructuring
We work with you to optimise your existing lease, leveraging market conditions to negotiate with landlords, remove or restructure break options, secure short‑term extensions, right‑size space and improve commercial terms.
Lease Renewals
Our specialists advise on lease renewals both inside and outside the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, ensuring you understand your and options clearly. We help you remain in your preferred location on the most competitive terms, guiding you through the renewal process with confidence.
Rent Reviews
Using deep local market insight, we minimise exposure to rent increases and ensure your lease remains aligned with current market conditions.
Flexible Workspace Solutions
Our dedicated flexible workspace team secures short‑term solutions ranging from one month to three years supporting project teams, headcount growth, financial efficiency and greater flexibility.
Our Strategic Real Estate Approach
From getting your brief sorted to finding the perfect new space, we’re here to guide you every step of the way, helping you minimise costs throughout the process and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations as part of our strategic approach.
Location Strategy & Search
Commercial Negotiations
Legal & Fit-Out Support
Due Diligence
Space Planning
Market Trends
Why Partner with CBRE?
Market Intelligence
Access industry‑leading insight, data and analysis to support informed decision‑making.
Expertise
Work with the UK’s largest tenant advisory team, backed by sector specialists and CBRE’s global network.
Cost Efficiency
Benefit from proactive advice, stronger negotiating positions and tailored cost‑saving strategies.
Technology & Support
Leverage CBRE’s proprietary platforms, with expert support throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Contacts
Related Services
- Plan, Lease & Occupy
Flexible Space Solutions
Plan and execute real estate strategies that adapt to changing demand and employee work preferences through flexible spaces.
- Plan, Lease & Occupy
Workplace Solutions
Build resilience, attract and retain talent, and foster connection and collaboration in your workplace.
- Manage Properties & Portfolios
Occupancy Management
Leverage occupancy data to empower, anticipate and unlock opportunities within your portfolio.
Occupier Insights
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European logistics take-up reached 25.2m sq m in the 12 months to Q3 2026, up 12% YoY. CBRE’s Q3 2026 figures track vacancy, completions, and prime rents.
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South East office take-up doubled quarter-on-quarter to 521,800 sq ft in Q3 2026 but remained 9% below the five-year quarterly average of 573,800 sq ft.
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UK retail investment totalled £1.5bn in Q3 2026, with retail parks accounting for 36% of volumes, while rents grew year over year across all three subsectors.
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Central London office take-up rose 19% to 3.2m sq ft in Q3 2026, above the long-term average, while availability fell to 19.5m sq ft, its lowest since 2020.
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UK logistics take-up totalled 5.3m sq ft in Q3 2026 and net absorption reached 5.5m sq ft, a 12-month high, while the UK vacancy rate fell 53bps to 6.56%.
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Article | Creating Resilience
Business Insights | What the Government's MEES Update Means for Commercial Landlords
October 22, 2026
The UK Government's 2026 MEES update sets an EPC B target by 2031 for commercial buildings larger than 1,000m². Here’s what it means for landlords, and what to do next.
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CBRE's Budget Hotels Survey explores demand drivers, factors shaping consumer booking decisions, and emerging operational and development opportunities.
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CBRE's UK Residential Forecasts explores the outlook for rents, house prices, and London new home sales through to 2030 amid affordability and supply pressures.
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CBRE's UK Logistics Leasing Figures analyses leasing activity, net absorption, vacancy rates, availability and the development pipeline across the UK market.
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Central London office take-up activity softened in August, 41% below the long-term average, with demand focused on newly completed space.
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Central London's retail market remained resilient through the first half of 2026. Supply continued to tighten and consumer metrics held in line with H1 2025.
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The UK flex workspace market had a strong H1. London operator take-up reached its highest level since before the pandemic and demand grew across every region.