Commercial leases usually have a minimum period of one year, though typical leases are much longer than that. It's not uncommon to have five, ten, or fifteen year commercial leases. While shorter lease terms for some types of businesses exist, they are the exception and not the norm.
It must be served at least three months before the expiry of the original term. For example, if the contractual term ends on the 30th June then the tenant should serve the notice to the landlord by no later than the 28th March.
Leases must be for a minimum period of five years unless the tenant waives that minimum period. A commercial lease can be for any term negotiated between the parties.
This will be done using a Land Registry form known as a TR1. If the lease is for less than 7 years, then the lease can be assigned by using a deed of assignment. Both these documents have the same effect and will generally be executed by both you as the current tenant and the assignee.
term lease is from 12 months up to 24 months. A standard lease can last from 24 to 48 months. A longterm lease is greater than 48 months and can be up to 96 months.
The lease length can differ based on your location, property type, needs, and the current state of the market. Residential leases are shorter, typically around 6 months to a year. Commercial leases, depending on various factors, can range from 3 years to 10 or more.