Leading housing associations in London and the South of England are among our clients. They rely on us to combine business oriented advice with a sense of social responsibility. We are ranked by Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession as one of the top firms in the South dealing with social housing. The directory says: 'This firm has established itself as a solid player.'
We frequently negotiate with developers of large scale schemes involving both open market and housing association properties and provide assistance on regeneration projects of all sizes. We have significant experience of dealing with planning agreements as well as the acquisition and development of sites for affordable housing. This includes a thorough understanding of environmental considerations. Our banking team advises on borrowing and borrowing structures for housing associations and their subsidiaries. We also act in the sale of properties through homebuy schemes, auctions and outright sale.
Our specialists provide support on all aspects of housing management, dispute resolution related matters, collecting rent arrears, breaches of tenancy conditions and repossession actions. Our experienced commercial lawyers also advise on tender processes, contractual matters (including management agreements and service levels), data protection and Freedom of Information Act issues.
As part of our commitment to adding maximum value to our clients' activities, we run bespoke training courses on property and housing management topics and keep housing associations fully updated on new legislation affecting their sector.