Private client property
The Private Client Property group sits within Private Client and advises on the sale and purchase of a wide range of residential property in all parts of the country, including advice on borrowing, lease extensions, leasehold enfranchisement and the purchase and sale of country houses, agricultural and landed estates. We have particular experience in handling substantial tax-driven property transactions for wealthy UK and international individuals, trusts and companies, and offshore trustees.
We work closely with our Tax and Trusts team who ensure that transactions are conducted in the most tax efficient manner, particularly for non-domiciled clients.
Experience
Prime London property
- £25m purchase of prestigious leasehold apartment ‘off plan’ including advice on construction documentation.
- Purchase of notable London leasehold house including US/UK tax structuring. Completed in five working days.
- £50m purchase of exclusive leasehold house for an offshore company with appropriate tax advice. Completed in five working days.
Country houses and estates
- £3m+ sale of a manor house and adjoining gardens and land.
- £4m purchase of significant country house, grounds and farm including advice on farm tenancy.
- Review of leasing arrangements, including grant of new leases in connection with important country estate following recent diversifications and use of estate and buildings and general management advice and assistance.
Development
The sale of flats and houses in substantial central London mixed use development.
Heritage property
Acting for a Commonwealth country in connection with a high profile London war memorial.