Urban Estates
We’ve been trusted to support one of central London's leading estates for three centuries and advised other estates of varying locations and sizes for many years.
Because of this, and our commitment to understand and appreciate the desired outcomes of our clients, we’re able to deliver a fully integrated, consistent service that’s second to none.
We call upon our skills across the range of property advice, covering commercial, residential, development, management and regulatory matters, providing joined-up solutions in collaboration with our colleagues in construction, tax, finance, corporate and property litigation to ensure we provide the guidance needed to support stewardship and long term strategic ventures.
Recommended reading
What does the proposed ban on upwards only rent reviews mean for landlords and tenants? Partners, David Rawlence and Sophie Henwood, and Senior Associate, Kate Symons explore the key changes introduced by the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, including when the ban will take effect, which leases it will apply to, how rent review provisions may need to be structured going forward, and the wider implications for lease negotiations and market practice.
Read more 6 min read 23 Apr 2026 Disclosure of Contractual Control Agreements: What you need to knowFrom April 2027, the draft Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 will introduce a new level of transparency around contractual control arrangements. Partner and Head of Real Estate, Andrew Wilmot-Smith and Senior Associate, Kate Symons explore what is changing, when it matters, and how to prepare.
Read more 4 min read 14 Apr 2026 Funding the planning bottleneck: What the NHB–Richborough deal tells us about the future of land promotionThe recent announcement of the National Housing Bank/Richborough facility has attracted considerable attention. Partners, Neil Biswas and Aleem Khan examine how the funding works, how it addresses planning risk, and whether the model could be replicated for other land promoters.
Read more 3 min read 01 Apr 2026 Boodle Hatfield unveils 2026 promotions roundWe 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.
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