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Property development legal specialists

From traditional residential, through to mixed-use and build-to-rent, future-proofing your property development projects means having an answer to the question “What’s next?”.

The opportunities, and challenges, for property developers are many and varied – whether it’s sustainable development, modern methods of construction, smart homes and connectivity, reputation, or mobility.

Modular housing has the potential to transform productivity, sustainability, and quality – but also comes with new and varied risks.

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Developer Horizon Scanner

Our horizon scanner provides clarity on what legal and regulatory changes lie ahead for property developers so that you can plot your course with confidence.

Visit the scanner to see the upcoming dates that could impact your business.

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Green your housing stock

Is decarbonising your affordable housing stock leaving you with lots of unanswered questions? You’re not alone.

Sustainability is critical to all those in the development sector but particularly those operating to provide affordable housing.

How we can help

Road to Net Zero

With climate change undoubtedly the greatest challenge of our times, buildings are responsible for a significant amount of the UK’s total CO2 emissions, reducing this impact is an unavoidable issue for the Developer sector. Foot Anstey is helping our clients navigate the challenges and opportunities available.

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Our specialist areas

Our property development solicitors specialise in:

Commercial property plays a vital role in economic growth, job creation, and business operations, serving as a cornerstone for various industries and enterprises. Our commercial property team provides expert advice for commercial property developers at all stages of the development process.

Affordable housing addresses the critical societal need for accessible and decent shelter, contributing to community stability and overall social well-being. Our property developer team specialises in affordable housing property developments and are there to support clients throughout the entire development process.

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House builders are pivotal in providing the necessary infrastructure for housing, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and meeting the ever-present demand for new homes.

Promoters play a crucial role in the successful execution of property developments and their impact on the built environment.

Landowners provide the key assets needed for property development projects, influencing urban planning and real estate initiatives while contributing to economic and community development.

Later living providers cater to the specific housing and care needs of aging populations, enhancing the quality of life for seniors and supporting healthcare systems and social well-being.

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Our property development lawyers have extensive experience advising Build to Rent (BTR) commercial property developers in all relevant aspects of the development process, including site acquisition, joint ventures, funding, and disposals.

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Our team of experienced property development solicitors provides comprehensive support across a wide range of practice areas, ensuring clients receive the right guidance in relation to building safety and fire safety issues, whether through litigation or compliance with the latest regulations surrounding property transactions.

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Sustainable construction is becoming an unavoidable topic for property developers, and MMC is seen as the solution needed for developers to undertake sustainable construction. As a method of production, MMC facilitates innovation, a key element in mitigating the effects of climate change. It reduces site waste, develops products focused on energy efficiency, and its timber frames embody carbon. Our property development solicitors can provide expert advice on integrating sustainable practices into your projects while navigating the legal and regulatory landscape.

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Related services

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Commercial, Tech & Data

Whether or not your company has an in-house legal function, running a business today presents many complex challenges.

We think it’s important that we genuinely get to know our clients businesses – that’s how we can deliver value that goes beyond just the monetary.

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Corporate

Corporate projects demand legal advice at the speed of business.

Whatever your needs, goals or ambitions our team work hard to tailor services which help deliver our clients’ ambitions at every stage of a company’s journey.

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Dispute Resolution

Disputes are an inevitable part of any business, introducing unwanted risk and high stress. They also create a distraction that takes you away from what you do best and where you need to be.

Let us help your business get the results it needs.

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Employment

Having the right people in the right place, displaying the right behaviours through the right processes can be just as hard as it sounds.

Our experienced team of experts are able to provide you with timely, commercial advice for day-to-day advice to project support.

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Farms, Estates & Rural Land

We understand that agriculture and rural business is highly specialised, bringing its own set of unique commercial and legal challenges that are often quite distinct from those faced in other businesses.

We work collaboratively within the firm and with our clients’ other professional advisers to bring in expertise from all areas of agricultural law, ensuring the best legal and commercial solutions are achieved every time.

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Intellectual Property

Every business, from start-ups. through to international business giants, has intellectual property rights.

At Foot Anstey, our expert lawyers have a holistic approach to helping you manage your intellectual property.

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Real Estate

The world of real estate is changing fast. The way we construct, operate, invest in and use property has been transformed.

At Foot Anstey, we have the in-depth understanding to help you navigate this rapidly changing market.

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Succession & Tax

In an uncertain economic and political climate protecting your personal wealth has never been so important.  Ever changing laws and legislation make it even more difficult to get the right plans in place.

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Recent experience

Atlas Hive

Acting for a commercial property developer and its property development team in its first JV on the sale of its block of purpose-built student accommodation in Bristol. The building comprises 225 rooms and two commercial units. The transaction was complicated by the need to put in place latent defects insurance to bridge a gap in the construction documents created by the termination of the building contract.

Berkeley Group

Advising a national housebuilder and its 20+ operating companies on general employment and HR matters, including ad-hoc HR queries, Covid-19 related advice, project support, the defence of numerous complex tribunal claims, annualised hours contracts for employees in the client’s modular business, the drafting and implementation of new apprenticeship contracts and the strategic management of potential disputes and employee exits.

Coastline Housing

Advising a registered provider on the purchase of land for property development projects for 77 dwellings by way of a sub-sale, including assignment of the benefit of collateral warranties from the consultants acting for the top seller in connection with the planning permission application. We also advised that the land is subject to defective overage provisions, and through early engagement with our Real Estate Disputes specialist, advised on mitigation options and next steps.

Our people

Our dedicated team of property development solicitors acts for housebuilders, commercial property developers, registered providers, and land promoters and has an enviable track record in large-scale development, redevelopment, and regeneration projects.

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What do our clients say?

“The practice are professional, knowledgeable and responsive to their clients’ needs. They are able to draw upon a wide pool of skills to help inform and progress negotiations on all aspects of affordable housing acquisition and delivery.”

Legal 500 2024

“Very knowledgeable and easy to deal with. Always proactive in dealing with transactions, with a common sense and commercially realistic approach to issues.”

Legal 500 2024

“An individual approach to every issue and client rather than a broad generalist approach. I’ve found myself recommending Foot Anstey to clients on this basis.”

Legal 500 2024

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