Telecommunications

We provide a sophisticated and consultative approach for landowners who are approached by telecommunications companies, enabling you to make a decision based upon commercial realities and opportunities.

Our network of telecoms experts across the UK can assist clients who have been approached by operators requiring new sites, installations, upgrades, site share and assignments of leases. We have negotiated a wide variety of telecom site deals on behalf of property owners utilising our comprehensive database to provide the best comparable rents. We can negotiate rent reviews on your behalf and lease renewals. We also offer a bespoke service based upon your specific site requirements. Smiths Gore is synonymous with discretion and should you consider that you may have a suitable site, we are able to approach the operators on your behalf.

The telecommunications industry is a fast moving market driven by consumer demand and technological advances. We can unlock the potential on your land for the next generation of telecommunications.

Our range of services includes:

• New sites - Smiths Gore will provide property owners with sound commercial advice. Operators will often pay all reasonable and professional fess incurred by the property owner.
• Lease renewals - Many mast leases are now coming to the end of their term. We can ensure that a new lease will meet current market terms and conditions. 
• Rent Reviews - We have an access to a database of sites and current market analysis and trends which enables us to achieve  the highest rents for landlords.
• Consolidation - We offer advice to landlords on the terms of network sharing and seek to secure the best terms available. Operators will often pay all reasonable and professional fees incurred.
• Sale and acquisition - On behalf of many client portfolios we will provide commercial advice whenever a mast is sold or acquired.
• Valuations - Rental and capital values for individual masts or a portfolio of masts can be provided.
• Lease terminations - We will advise the landlord whenever the operator wishes to break the terms of the lease or relocate the structure.
• Expert witness and arbitration - Our team can provide expert evidence during court or arbitration hearings.
• Planning advice - Expertise from the wider firm can be provided on planning issues.
• Site sharing and upgrades - We have an extensive database of lease and licence agreements to ensure the best terms are agreed when operators wish to share the structure with third parties or upgrade the site.

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