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.
Recommended reading
England and Wales operate under a feudal property system – vastly different from many other jurisdictions. Understanding lease structures, tenant obligations, and development constraints is critical before committing capital. In FT Adviser, Real Estate Partner Sophie Henwood outlines key considerations for new investors navigating this complex landscape.
Read more 29 Apr 2025 The clash between property investors and telecoms operators: Navigating the Electronic Communications CodeIn Property Reporter, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood explores the inevitable clash that is due to happen as a result of the Electronic Communications Code. Considering the growing demand for 5G, telecoms operators are in some friction with property investors on how to navigate these laws.
Read more 01 Apr 2025 Boodle Hatfield announces promotions of Sophie Henwood and Fred Clark to PartnerLeading private wealth and real estate law firm, Boodle Hatfield, is delighted to announce the promotion of Sophie Henwood and Fred Clark to Partner, effective from 1 April 2025. Both Sophie and Fred trained and qualified at the firm through our graduate recruitment programme and have since built strong relationships and reputations in their respective Real Estate and Corporate & Arts markets.
Read more 11 Mar 2025 The Building Safety Act – key updates for 2025The Building Safety Act gained Royal Assent in April 2022 and has subsequently been brought into force through a raft of secondary legislation. Head of Construction, Sarah Rock explores the secondary legislation of The Building Safety Act that is coming in 2025 – including the much-anticipated Building Safety Levy, due to be enacted by Autumn 2025 and the effect of Building Assessment Certificates on conveyancing.
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