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Private Property Legal Services
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
Our awards
They have a broad perspective, with specialisms to cover any eventuality. They are easy to contact, and move quickly."
Dealing with the residential team proved to be one of the most enjoyable experiences so far. The team are handling the transactions in a very efficient manner, with substantial level of courtesy, and in depth expertise. It's been absolutely delightful to be working with the team."
They are my first choice for complicated estate sales and purchases. They have a full team that can handle anything."
They are very commercial in their approach and give very clear instructions. You know you will always have someone responsive on the other side."
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Equine and Bloodstock
We can support you, whether horses are your livelihood or your passion.

Private Wealth
We enable people to make the most of their wealth now and in the future. No other private wealth law firm has the scale, reach and breadth of services.

International Wealth Structuring
We advise international individuals, and their trustees and advisers, on the establishment and administration of asset holding structures.

Mental Capacity & Court of Protection
For those preparing documents to help protect finances and welfare when you no longer have the capacity to act.

Private Wealth Disputes
We provide tailored solutions for all varieties of domestic and international disputes for families and private wealth professionals.

Reputation Management
Our team of experienced media dispute specialists is highly attuned to advising private individuals on ‘reputation management’ issues.

Tax Disputes & Investigations
Handling disputes and investigations for you across all areas of tax.

UK Trust Establishment, Administration & Taxation
For those wishing to utilise trust structures and the administration of this.

Wealth Structuring
For those wishing to draft a Will to distribute their assets through efficient structures.

Strategic Land
Our strategic land team offers a one-stop service to landowners, helping you plan for and realise maximum value.
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What's important to you is important to us. Let's talk
If you would like to speak to a member of our Private Client team or to find out more about how we work, please get in touch.
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