Ashfords run a series of seminars and articles for anyone involved in the world of real estate development who would like to learn more about the legal process behind the deals.
The seminars are led and organised by our team of residential development solicitors, providing an opportunity to share knowledge and build lasting connections in an informal and friendly environment.
Here are a list of future seminars for Junior Land Buyers, please let us know if you would like to receive notification of these events.
What is a 'ransom strip' and does size matter?
It is not uncommon for a land buyer to come across a 'ransom strip' when undertaking development of a site. A ransom strip is a strip of land that has been retained when a larger piece has been sold, this may be deliberate or may be accidental.
Find out moreAdoptions: Highways and Drainage
The adoption of highways and associated drainage built as part of new development requires careful consideration early on in the process. Unexpected issues relating to land ownership and unforeseen Local Highway Authority (‘LHA’) requirements frequently arise and can have a severe impact on the timely delivery of schemes.
Find out moreHeads of Terms set out the terms of a transaction and will be used as a guide by your solicitor in drafting the documents. They will also be referred back to as a point of reference throughout the transaction to ascertain what the terms of the deal are.
Find out moreThe force (majeure) may not be with you – Covid-19 drafting in development agreements
COVID-19 has dominated all aspects of our lives for the past year, with the drafting and interpretation of legal contracts being no exception. In this article, we explore key points to consider when negotiating development agreements in a post-pandemic landscape.
Find out moreConditional Contracts v Options
When acquiring land for development, developers are unlikely to want to buy a piece of land straight from the landowner. There's a risk that they won't be able to obtain suitable planning permission or there might be third party occupiers that are difficult to remove. No developer wants to be stuck with an unprofitable site.
Find out moreInvestigating Title: Rights and Restrictions
Investigating a property’s title is vital for a land buyer. Areas of land forming part of a proposed development may be subject to a number of third party rights, covenants or restrictions on use. These could prevent you purchasing a site or there might be items which you would need to take into account in planning your development.
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