Property Investment Solicitors

Our Property Investment Legal Services

Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence

Sound investment decisions start with thorough legal due diligence. Before you commit to a purchase, our team carries out detailed checks on title, planning history, occupational leases, and any restrictions that could affect the asset’s value or your ability to develop or let it. We surface issues early so you can negotiate from a position of strength.

• Title investigation and report on title
• Review of occupational leases and tenant covenants
• Planning and use class analysis
• Environmental and contamination search reviews
• Identification of encumbrances, easements, and restrictive covenants

Property Acquisitions and Disposals

We handle the full legal process for buying and selling investment property, whether you are acquiring a single commercial unit or disposing of a multi-let portfolio. Our acquisitions and disposals team manages everything from heads of terms through to completion, keeping transactions on track and protecting your position throughout.

• Negotiation and drafting of sale and purchase contracts
• Forward funding and forward purchase agreements
• Portfolio acquisitions and bulk disposals
• Advice on SDLT, VAT, and capital allowances
• Simultaneous exchange and completion arrangements

Transaction Structuring and Special Purpose Vehicles

The way you structure a property investment can significantly affect your tax position and ongoing flexibility. We advise business owners and investors on the most appropriate acquisition vehicle, whether that is a limited company, LLP, joint venture, or special purpose vehicle. Our corporate and real estate teams work together to deliver integrated advice across the full transaction.

• Advice on company, LLP, and SPV structures
• Joint venture agreements for co-investment arrangements
• Shareholder and partnership agreements linked to property assets
• SDLT and VAT structuring considerations
• Coordination with corporate teams on deal structure

Property Finance and Security

Investment property transactions often involve lender requirements, bridging finance, or more complex funding arrangements. We work alongside your finance team and lenders to ensure security documentation is in order and that completion proceeds smoothly. Our team also handles property financing arrangements for commercial investors requiring bespoke funding structures.

• Lender due diligence and security documentation
• Advice on commercial mortgage and bridging finance requirements
• Refinancing of existing portfolios
• Intercreditor and subordination arrangements

Lease Management and Asset Management Support

Once you own an investment property, the quality of your lease arrangements determines the income it generates. We advise commercial landlords and tenants on all aspects of lease negotiation, renewal, and enforcement. Our team helps you put in place agreements that protect your investment value over the long term.

• Negotiation and drafting of commercial leases
• Lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Rent review advice and dispute resolution
• Consents for alterations, assignments, and subletting
• Licences to occupy and short-form letting arrangements

Portfolio Management and Disposals

For investors managing a larger portfolio, consistent and responsive legal support is essential. We provide ongoing legal advice to portfolio landlords and property companies, handling individual disposals, refinancing events, and tenant management issues as they arise. Our property litigation team is on hand when disputes need to be resolved swiftly.

• Ongoing portfolio management support
• Individual property disposals and portfolio sales
• Enforcement action against defaulting tenants
• Advice on dilapidations and lease expiry management
• Coordination with property managers and agents

Investment Through Auction

Purchasing investment property at auction carries specific legal risks that require preparation before the hammer falls. Our auction property solicitors carry out pre-auction legal packs reviews so you understand exactly what you are bidding on. We also advise on post-auction completion within the tight timeframes that auction purchases demand.

• Pre-auction legal pack review and report
• Advice on special conditions and title risks
• Post-auction exchange and completion management