Property
The team advises on all aspects of property work in context of local authority statutory functions and requirements.
We also provide advice on the application of legislation to our public sector clients, as relevant to property matters. Our property team prides itself on having experienced staff with extensive local government knowledge and expertise.
Our service encompasses the full range of transactional work including:
- acquisitions
- disposals
- landlord and tenant issues
- easements
- covenants
- variations and statutory transfers
We work with our clients to provide documentation and assistance for specific matters and projects and also in a more general supporting role. The team also provides support and legal advice on the implementation of specific transactions or projects.
Examples of work include:
- landlord and tenant work and advice in connection with all functions of our client councils. For example, children centres, sports facilities, highways depots, business or shop units and council housing.
- transfers of sites and landlord and tenant work pursuant to change of school status.
- property law support on economic regeneration projects.
- property law support in relation to highways projects including dealing with land acquisition and compensation.
- support in relation to flood alleviation projects and drainage schemes.
- property law advice and support for major council projects and initiatives to include the blue light project; empty homes project and library and youth services initiatives.
- acquisition of land in connection with all council functions and projects.
- transfers of land and premises to and by our client councils including asset transfers; open space; affordable housing sites and properties.
- grants of wayleaves, easements and licences.
- right to buy transfers for our housing authority clients.
- securing charges on land in relation to adult social care costs.
- advice on covenants involving applications, enforceability, variation and discharge
