UK / EU equivalent of the Letter of Intent.

  • UK / EU equivalent of the Letter of Intent.
  • Heads of terms are the agreed (typically non-binding) summary of deal terms.

Heads of terms (HOT)

Lease structure · UK, EU

Short definition

UK / EU equivalent of the Letter of Intent.

Full definition

Heads of terms are the agreed (typically non-binding) summary of deal terms. Forms the basis for solicitor-drafted lease documentation. Same negotiating principle as the US LOI: the document carries weight in subsequent drafting.

Why this matters for Class A leasing

Heads of terms (HOT) is part of the lease structure vocabulary that institutional Class A occupiers, landlords, and advisers use across UK, EU markets. Understanding it correctly affects how you read lease documents, model occupancy economics, and benchmark deal terms across cities. Class A Atlas tracks regional variation alongside the global standard so cross-border occupiers can translate quickly.

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