Property Development

A particular niche area where our property development team excels. Whatever the size of your commercial or residential property development, our team of property law specialists provides a proficient and professional service to ensure the smooth running of your project from start to finish.

We provide invaluable legal advice throughout the process, from site acquisition, construction, and planning matters, to final disposal or letting of the development.

Our team’s practical and sound advice will help to resolve issues such as title queries, restrictive covenants, access issues, easements, and plan layouts quickly and efficiently. We also provide expert advice on a whole host of other property development related matters, including promotion and option agreements, infrastructure agreements, funding, and joint venture agreements.

We prefer to work with you as early as possible to help you structure the project and development in the most efficient way for you. We have a range of experts who we trust and have a proven record to assist you where appropriate

Call 01242 574244 or contact us to find out how we can help you with your property development.

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Landlord's dispensation for major works: getting it right

Many residential landlords will be familiar with the requirement to consult with tenants before major works are carried out. The landlord's right to seek dispensation from the Tribunal where it has failed to consult is perhaps less well understood. In a recent Upper Tribunal appeal, Hughes Paddison successfully challenged the First Tier Tribunal’s interpretation of the law. Joe Ferris provides a summary of the appeal and the key principles for landlords to keep in mind when considering an application for dispensation.

New Digital LPAs- A welcome reform or a minefield

The OPG registered a record 1,073,032 LPAs in 2022-2023. Concerns over the paper-based system led to reforms, culminating in the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 for a safer and simpler process.

Congratulations Heidi on becoming an Equity Partner

Hughes Paddison is delighted to warmly welcome Heidi Aitken to the Equity Partnership. Here we celebrate her career so far and hear about her plans, as an Equity Partner.

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