Real Estate Investment
We act for a wide range of investors on the acquisition, management, funding and sale of investment property in Central London and across the country.
We go to great lengths to understand our client’s investment strategies, and then apply them in our due diligence and the structuring of the investment. Some of our clients are family-held structures focusing on long-term income. Some are funds and joint ventures with fixed-term business plans, who may be comfortable with acquiring less than investment-grade product, but with the possibility of improvement via active asset management. Some are overseas investors, who may seek capital preservation above all else, but are unfamiliar with the process here, so look to us for support and guidance, and for the optimum structuring of their assets.
We are highly skilled in identifying and then rectifying issues on purchase due diligence. We use our expertise on property development matters to create new let investments that can be traded quickly and efficiently in a competitive market for top-quality assets.
We work with our finance team to negotiate investment acquisition finance or refinance that allows our clients maximum flexibility in the day to day management of their assets.
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We are delighted to announce the promotion of two new Partners, Clare Pooley and Michael Duffy (Private Wealth) and five new Senior Associates, Alex Gamble and Jessica Woollard (Private Wealth), Emilie Bladon and Rosie Larwood (Litigation), and Nick Salmon (Property). Congratulations to all of our colleagues on this fantastic achievement. Their expertise, dedication and commitment to delivering exceptional client service continue to strengthen our firm and the work we do.
Read more 25 Feb 2026 The Nature Restoration Fund: Yet another levy on development?Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood explores how planning reform is creating a new route for discharging environmental obligations and whether this is likely to serve as a time‑saver or instead represent a further charge on development.
Read more 11 Sep 2025 School’s out: Opportunities for investorsThe introduction of VAT on private school fees has triggered a wave of independent school closures, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the real estate market. In Estates Gazette, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood highlights the key legal, planning and financial considerations investors must address when looking to repurpose these historic and architecturally significant properties.
Read more 27 Aug 2025 Demystifying lease renewals for contracted-out tenancies: A guide for new property investorsLease renewals can be a complex process, especially when the lease is contracted out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood, has produced a short guide for new property investors, outlining key considerations for negotiating a renewal, for both landlords and tenants.
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