Omega RE Innovation Hub Roundtable: Lease vs Licence Classification and SDLT Implications in Commercial Property

Exploring the legal, operational and tax implications shaping modern occupation structures.

As flexible workspace, managed solutions and hybrid occupation models continue to evolve, the distinction between leases and licences has become increasingly important across the commercial property sector.

This roundtable discussion will explore the legal and practical differences between lease and licence arrangements, particularly within serviced, managed and operational real estate models and examine the potential SDLT implications where occupation structures are incorrectly classified.

Bringing together professionals from across property, legal, tax and operational sectors, this session is designed to encourage informed discussion around current market practice, risk exposure and the evolving realities of commercial occupation.

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Tuesday 27 October
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Omega RE Workspace
🎟 £35

Lunch and refreshments included.

KEY DISCUSSION THEMES

🧠 Lease vs licence, what genuinely determines classification?
🧠 Exclusive possession, operational control and occupation risk
🧠 Longer term licence structures and reclassification concerns
🧠 Managed and serviced workspace models
🧠 SDLT implications and HMRC scrutiny
🧠 Drafting considerations and operational consistency
🧠 Practical case studies and market experience

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Commercial property surveyors
• Real estate solicitors
• SDLT and tax advisers
• Flex-space operators
• Asset managers
• Investors and landlords
• Property accountants
• Agency and occupational consultants

FORMAT

This is a curated roundtable discussion designed to encourage practical insight, open conversation and shared market perspectives.

No presentations.
No panel stage.
Just informed discussion around the table.

Places are intentionally limited to encourage quality conversation.

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