Residential Property
Our personable partner-led team coupled with our trusted network of buying agents, private bankers and independent property professionals, makes Boodle Hatfield the perfect partner for UK or overseas individuals or investors looking to invest in, finance, develop or manage prime UK residential real estate.
The team is rated Band 1 in Chambers HNW 2022 and Legal 500 2021.
Our clients include UK and international individuals, companies, executors, trustees and private banks. We ensure that clients’ wider strategic aims are addressed by developing enduring relationships and by collaborating closely with the wider Boodle Hatfield property, tax, financing and private wealth teams.
We provide advice on all matters including the purchase of new homes, investment in residential property portfolios, off plan development projects, financing purchases and refinancing existing investments.
How we help
- Sale and purchase of prime London and country properties, country estates – whether leasehold or freehold property – including heritage properties and off-plan or new builds
- Investment in agricultural land and farms
- Lease extensions and freehold purchases including collective claims by tenants
- Financing and restructuring purchases, developments and investments
- Bespoke construction advice on property renovations and refurbishments including listed building projects
- Tenancies
- Minerals, renewable energy and other diversification projects
- Social housing aspects of residential developments
- Planning agreements
- Residential property portfolio management advice
- Bespoke property tax advice
Please see here for further details and information on our residential conveyancing fees.
Recommended reading
In this edition, our team of experts shine a spotlight on new legal developments and offer some insights on issues that are currently shaping the property market.
Read more 25 Nov 2024 LAFRA is a rollercoasterThe latest development on leasehold legislation came on 21 November , when the Government issued a ministerial statement confirming its commitment to press ahead and implement the provisions contained in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 “as quickly as possible”. Partner, Simon Kerrigan details all.
Read more 31 Oct 2024 Autumn Budget 2024: Business & Property Taxation
Partner, Andrew Loan and Associate, Will Timbrell detail the headline changes to business and property taxation announced at the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October.
Read more 16 Oct 2024 Does your home or office refurbishment require an application to the Building Safety Regulator?The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is an independent body established under the Building Safety Act 2022 as the new Building Control Authority for all higher-risk buildings (HRBs). While the sector is widely aware of the requirement for BSR sign-off before the construction of new HRBs, property professionals and lay clients alike may be unaware that alterations made to existing HRBs (such as refurbishment works to an existing flat in an HRB) also require BSR approval. Partner, Sarah Rock and Trainee, Clemie Stent explain all.
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