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The private property market has been particularly buoyant on the back of the health crisis, driven by tax breaks such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief and lifestyle changes.

The Land Registry have recently made changes, such as allowing digital signing, which has helped us to support our international clients.

Overseas property investment in the UK

Our private property lawyers, can support you on tax-driven property transactions, as part of a unified service, we work closely with our international Tax and Wealth structuring team, particularly for non-domiciled or non-resident clients.

Our private property law expertise includes:

  • buying and selling of residential and investment property
  • leasehold enfranchisement
  • property consultancy - portfolio management, lettings and disposals
  • landed estates and country houses
  • international clients purchasing overseas property
  • farms and agriculture
  • equine properties
  • rural estate management
  • property disputes
  • planning considerations, and
  • construction and building contracts.

For more information about our management and succession planning for those owning landed estates and heritage property, please click here.

Meet our private property lawyers

They have a depth of knowledge and experience which means they have usually seen it before, and can resolve issues in a practical manner."

Chambers High Net Worth 2023
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The team are able to advise private clients on a wide range of specialisms, so that advice can be provided in a joined up and convenient format. The advice is always clearly communicated and relevant."

Legal 500 UK, 2024, Real Estate - Residential Property
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