Commercial Property Standard Enquiries—CPSE

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Practice notes

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries—CPSE

Copyright © 2025 LexisNexis

Published by a LexisNexis Property expert

Practice notes

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This Practice Note looks at the Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSEs) and the lawyer’s Completion Requirements (SCRs). It includes:

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links to the CPSEs and SCRs
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an overview of how and when CPSEs are used in a transaction
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links to template replies to CPSE 1 – CPSE 7 and to a draft letter to the seller enclosing the replies, and
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commentary on the key issues raised by CPSE 1 with links to related content

For further guidance in relation to the standard residential pre-contract enquiries, see Practice Note: Residential property—enquiries before contract.

How to access the CPSEs and SCRs

The CPSEs and the SCRs are available for use freely and without charge. No subscription is required to access the CPSEs.

Click here to access them.

Background to the CPSEs and SCRs

The CPSEs are a suite of documents prepared by members of the London Property Support Lawyers Group (LPSLG) and endorsed by the British Property Federation. They comprise enquiries before contract for common transactions, together with the SCRs.

The CPSEs are the most widely

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