

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 Elliott
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