HOUSING

Our experienced lawyers support housing providers through every stage of development and management, helping you navigate challenges such as regulatory change, planning hurdles, funding pressures, and rising construction costs.

From securing land and financing new homes to ensuring compliance with legislation like the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and Building Safety Act 2022, we provide clear, practical advice tailored to your objectives. We’ve advised on major social housing and affordable housing projects, guiding clients through construction, planning, finance, and sustainability issues.

We shape our legal solutions around your priorities, so your projects progress efficiently, safely, and with confidence.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

• Acquisitions and disposals of land for housing development.

• Section 106 affordable housing acquisitions.

• Charging and securitisation projects.

• Obtaining planning permission and variations for developments.

• Drafting and negotiating planning agreements, including Section 106 agreements and nominations agreement.

• Environmental issues including rights to light, contamination and nuisance.

• Securing vacant possession of sites via CPO for large-scale regeneration projects including housing.

• Leases and tenancy agreements.

• Negotiation of development agreements and construction contracts.