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Residential property

The strength and breadth of the team's expertise is based on many years of acting for individuals and investors both on and offshore on the purchase, financing and sale of prime residential and “trophy” property as well as managing the residential portfolios of major landed estates.

Expertise

Buying and selling of high value homes

In the last five years we have transacted over £1 billion of residential sales and purchases, with individual values in excess of £50 million. We have a particular expertise in the prime central London market.

Residential development

We regularly advises on residential development projects from the conversion of commercial property to high quality residential property in central London to the refurbishment of existing homes. We also advise developers on the affordable housing aspects of mixed use developments.

Enfranchisement

The team advise landlords on enfranchisement issues that affect the management of urban residential portfolios.

Country houses and estates

We have in-depth experience of buying, selling and the management of country houses, estates and farms including those with tenant farmers.

International clients

An increasing number of our international clients are choosing to buy homes in the UK. We provide tailored advice regarding the issues that may arise when relocating or investing in high value property in the UK, including the complex but very important issue of tax structuring.

Track Record

  • Sale of 15 luxury apartments in a 60,000 sq ft grade-II* listed building, one of London's most prominent residential projects.
  • Purchase of a large sporting estate with the potential for a hydro scheme.
  • Purchase of a manor house and agricultural land within 24 hours for a private individual.
  • Purchase of a large multi-million property with exchange of contracts in 24 hours.
  • Sale of two London flats simultaneously for £10 million with planning consent for conversion into a single flat.
  • Purchase of listed country houses, some with tenant farmers.

Contact

Saskia Arthur
Partner
t: +44 (0) 20 7079 8197
sarthur@boodlehatfield.com
Jane Littlejohn
Partner
t: +44 (0) 20 7079 8147
jlittlejohn@boodlehatfield.com
Simon Kerrigan
Partner
t: +44 (0) 20 7079 8123
skerrigan@boodlehatfield.com

“This team never bamboozles you with legalese: it gives you clear advice in a personable manner.” Chambers 2011

Recent awards

Legal 500 Leading Firms 2011PCP Top 25Chambers_Leading_Firm

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