OVERSEAS INVESTMENT IN UK PROPERTY
Overseas investment in UK property involves complex legal, regulatory, and tax considerations, from acquisitions and lease arrangements to compliance with planning and investment regulations. We advise international investors, funds, and developers on navigating these challenges to manage and develop UK property assets efficiently and securely.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Dealt with all aspects of landlord asset management work on behalf of offshore unit trusts and property investment funds with over a hundred commercial office buildings and industrial estates located across the UK.
Negotiated high value office lettings, lease renewals and re-gears, landlord management licences, lease variations and surrenders on behalf of off-shore unit trusts and property investment funds.
Advised a Middle Eastern fund in the acquisition of various student accommodation buildings such as The London School of Economics and Leeds University and the financing of these acquisitions.
Acting for Qatar Islamic Bank, The Arab Banking Corporation in shariah compliant lending investment banking transactions.
Advised a European Infrastructure Fund's proposed investment in real estate and infrastructure across the UK.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition of property for investment.
Disposal of property.
Negotiating and drafting commercial leases and subleases.
Rent reviews and lease renewals.
Lease termination, surrender and break notices.
Enforcing tenant's covenant to repair.
Dilapidation litigation.
Estate rationalisation advice.
Financing the acquisition through different investment vehicles.
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.