CHARITY PROPERTY
Charities often hold diverse property assets that require careful management to meet legal, regulatory, and operational obligations. We advise charities, trustees, and their advisers on property acquisitions, leases, compliance, and redevelopment, helping ensure assets are used effectively to support their mission.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised a famous London charity on all of their real estate requirements.
Helped a charity generate income through hosting events and using gifted properties in accordance with their statutory duties.
Planning advice to a number of housing charities, including the Peabody Trust about affordable housing schemes and negotiation of s.106 agreements.
Legal issues that may arise
The need to meet your obligations under the Charities Act 2011.
Non-standard property transactions that require consent from the Charity Commission.
Negotiation and completion of leases for offices, retail spaces or other operational premises.
Acquisitions of properties for your investment fund.
Disposal of premises, complying with the Charity Act 2011.
Complex charity 'hive-offs'.
Full property portfolio management.
Sub-leases of premises.
Management of investment or gifted portfolios to maximise yields.
THE LEADING UK REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM
We are the UK’s largest and most experienced specialist real estate law firm, trusted by leading clients in the property sector for over 25 years.
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With over 75+ senior lawyers, each bringing an average of 25 years’ post-qualification experience from top-tier private practice and in-house roles, we offer unparalleled expertise across the full range of real estate legal services — including commercial property, planning, construction, environment, real estate finance, property litigation, and more.
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Our exclusive focus on real estate law uniquely positions us to support fellow professional services firms through our Real Estate Support solution. We deliver specialist legal expertise to the UK Top 30, silver circle firms, US Top 50, and the Big Four.
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Whether you’re a developer, investor, occupier, institution, or advisor, we provide clear, commercial, and responsive legal advice — helping you to get the job done.