A buyer needed to understand environmental constraints associated with historic land uses, potential contamination and flood risk at office units within a wider commercial estate.

What we established

Environmental and flood risks were characterised in terms the acquisition team could act on.

What changed

The report was completed within seven days of instruction, allowing the transaction to progress with confidence.

How we got there

Reviewed historical mapping, regulatory records and environmental datasets
Evaluated flood risk for insurability, business continuity and future liability
Assessed on-site activities for indicators of legacy contamination
Identified liabilities that could affect value, insurance, compliance or resilience

Pre-acquisition clarity on a business park

About the author

Tom Wyllys

Director

Tom leads Clear’s environmental due diligence service. He has advised investors, lenders and legal advisers on UK and European property transactions since 2012, including portfolios above £1 billion.

View profile →

Services on this project

Environmental Due Diligence

More of our work

All projects →