The housing industry is changing.
From the stamp duty holiday to new regulations and new methods of construction (MMC), the rapid changes facing housebuilders and developers, together with the impacts of COVID-19 and Brexit, have presented the industry with both risks and opportunities.
Whilst we are yet to see the effects of the current economic crisis on the UK’s Housing Crisis and what the long-term effects for housebuilders will be, there is no doubt that now more than ever, clear and accurate legal advice is needed. We will work with you and your business to understand your needs and work with you to capitalise on these opportunities, whilst mitigating risks.
We support both public and private sectors, including landowners, developers, public authorities, housing associations investors and banks, and draw expertise from our colleagues in construction, real estate, planning and corporate to ensure we’re consistently giving you clear, accurate advice. We also have particular expertise in acting for housebuilders and act for 6 of the 10 largest house builders in the UK as well as for a range of smaller specialist operators.
We can support you on any regeneration and housebuilding project. These typically include:
- appropriate funding for the acquisition of land or opportunity
- an appropriate structure to reduce tax through joint ventures and other strategic alliances.
- the master planning and planning processes
- procurement of construction and consultancy engagements.
We have established a niche reputation for project work for developers in areas of urban renewal, regeneration and mixed-use development and have advised on some of the largest regeneration schemes in the country. We have considerable experience in dealing with the legal issues that can arise with such schemes and have a dedicated development sales team to help with marketing projects in the UK and overseas.
If you would like to know more about our specific sales and MMC teams please visit the pages below, or for more on our real estate team click here.
Meet the team
- Call Duncan +44 (0)20 7427 1067
- Email Duncan
- London office
- Call Robin 020 7427 6653
- Email Robin
- London office
- Call Alexander +44 (0)20 7427 6436
- Email Alexander
- London office
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Read moreThe team at Charles Russell Speechlys provide a consistently high level of service to Bellway. Having worked closely with us for a number of years they understand our businesses strategic goals, and provide tailored legal and commercial business advice. They are committed to running their firm responsibly and provide commercially savvy legal advice.”
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Darren Bailey
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Simon Green
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“With the increase in energy prices in 2022, this will be something for buyers and homeowners to consider.”
Suzi Gatward
Charles Russell Speechlys was delighted to advise Bellway Homes Kent on the purchase of the site, at Mill Lane, Hailsham
We are delighted to advise Bellway Homes Kent on the purchase of the site, at Mill Lane, Hailsham.
Sarah Wigington
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Charles Russell Speechlys has acted for Countryside for over 35 years.
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Steven Carey writes for Building Magazine on the Building Safety Act
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