The Private Rented Sector (PRS) and Build to Rent (BTR) industry continues to grow and develop at speed, providing a new long-term rental model to the market and partial solution to the UK’s housing shortage.
With a full service approach we assist institutional, private and public sector funders and developers whether they are entering into or established in this burgeoning market.
We provide start to finish advice from heads of terms, site acquisition and funding, through to practical completion, we also advise on the all-important letting and management stage that is crucial to extract the most value from an investment.
We advise private investors, housing associations, local authorities and registered providers on how best to utilise PRS & Build to Rent as a catalyst for regeneration, to deliver housing and much needed income to help subsidise positive local and non-profit initiatives.
We understand that designing and constructing a desirable development is only half the challenge - operational efficiency and good tenancy management is key to the smooth running of your investment. Our legal support ensures your property is managed efficiently and profitably, helping you realise the full potential of your PRS or Build to Rent scheme.
We have vast experience in every aspect of buying, selling and investing in a business. We advise on funding including bank finance, institutional and private equity investment as well as Government funding schemes such as the Build to Rent Fund. In addition we also advise on tax efficient ownership structures
Find out moreWe work with professional trustee companies that administer SIPPs and SSASs to satisfy their members/beneficiaries special investment requirements. The SIPP & SSAS Team also offer services including bespoke borrowing and lending expertise, split ownership structure modelling and Private Rented Sector / Build To Rent expertise.
Find out moreWe understand the intricacies of planning and consenting processes and their particular application to PRS and Build to Rent. We help you to secure viable and deliverable planning permission, address any liability to community infrastructure levy, and avoid enforcement action or other disputes. We advise on all matters technical, environmental and public realm related.
Find out moreWith years of experience advising public sector and private housebuilder clients on some of the UK’s largest residential developments and regeneration projects, we’re able to leverage our considerable knowledge and strong relationships with leading construction and engineering partners to support you and protect your interests throughout all phases of the development process.
Find out moreFrom tenancy agreements to data protection and deposit scheme guidance, we ensure your tenant-landlord relationship is secure. Should the worst happen we’re experienced in all manner of housing litigation and tenancy management issues.
Find out moreWe help preserve the investment value of your asset throughout its lifecycle. Upon disposal, if/when required, we ensure that its value is not adversely affected by any day-to-day management issues.
Find out morePolicy changes to invoke 'high-rise' of Build to Rent?
Released in September, the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF 2.0) clearly has a firm focus on housing delivery.
Find out moreThe Housing and Planning Bill - What does the future hold?
Those who work in the field of social housing are used to having their day to day working lives being altered by legislative changes that happen every few years. It keeps us on our toes.
Find out moreSpecialisms
- Head of Terms
- Company Formation
- Finance, Funding & Tax Models
- Real Estate Investment
- Property / Site Acquisition & Disposal
- Planning
- Environmental
- Contract Management
- Construction Development
- Construction Disputes
- Tenant Management
- Employment
- Asset / Portfolio Management
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