From City to Country
Helping you navigate the Perks and Quirks of buying a home
English property law is often complex, quirky and at times archaic; it retains its roots in the medieval feudal system of land ownership, which often makes it (perhaps unnecessarily) difficult for those who are not familiar with it to make sense of it.
In addition to the existence of both leasehold and freehold properties, there are numerous peculiarities to be aware of when purchasing a residential property in England and Wales. From Chancel Repairs, rights of way and peppercorn rents to the nuisance of Knotweed and stamp duty land tax (SDLT).
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In this report, we explore the differences in English residential properties, from a luxury city apartment to an expansive retreat in the country, and cover the legal particularities and peculiarities to be aware of on your buying journey.
The ever-changing wealth of legislation relating to English property, and the constant alterations to lender requirements, make it fundamental for anyone contemplating investing in property in England and Wales to ensure that they obtain excellent legal advice.
It is important to remember that each property comes with its own set of perks and quirks.
Download our full report to learn more or contact our team today to help you navigate your own home buying journey.
Our team
Poornima Andrews
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Lucy Barber
Partner, Head of Residential Property
Robert Barham
Partner, Residential Property
Ben Barrison
Partner, Head of Real Estate Disputes
Jayne Beardmore
Senior Associate, Rural Land and Business
Henry Cecil
Partner, Head of Rural Land and Business
Lanna Chen
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Victoria Du Croz
Partner, Head of Planning
Penny Elliot
Consultant, Rural Land and Business
Christopher Findley
Consultant, Rural Land and Business
Justin Fuller
Property Lawyer, Rural Land and Business
Georgina Haddon
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Tracy Hon
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Freddie Hunter
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Anna Jassani
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Selina Karki
Paralegal, Rural Land and Business
Tatiana Kinsky
Associate, Rural Land and Business
Bryan Lai
Paralegal, Residential Property
Andrew Lane
Partner, Rural Land and Business
Lizzie Letley
Associate, Rural Land and Business
Shelley Lloyd
Associate, Residential Property
Helen Marsh
Partner, Residential Property
Anna Maude
Paralegal, Residential Property
Charles Miéville
Partner, Residential Property
Polly Montoneri
Partner, Rural Land and Business
Andrew Parker
Partner, Head of Construction Disputes
Bhavleen Puri
Paralegal, Residential Property
Lily Robertson
Chartered Legal Executive, Residential Property
Charlotte Ross
Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer, Real Estate and Construction Disputes
Victoria Salter-Galbraith
Counsel, Rural Land and Business
Gethen Sasanow
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Adam Saunby
Senior Associate, Rural Land and Business
Jessica Scarlett
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Ruth Thi
Paralegal, Residential Property
Cecelia Thornhill
Paralegal, Residential Property
Will Tidy
Associate, Rural Land and Business
Samantha Tomczyk
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Harvey Tomes
Associate, Rural Land and Business
Adam Whitfield-Jones
Senior Associate, Residential Property
Caroline Wild
Senior Associate, Real Estate Disputes
Jayne Woodland
Licensed Conveyancer, Rural Land and Business