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Housing And Regeneration Solicitors

The housing and regeneration sector is constantly changing, and while it’s an exciting time to be a part of it, it’s important to gain the right legal advice to help you navigate the complex landscape.

Our housing and regeneration solicitors are experts in this area. Acting for registered providers of social housing, housing action trusts, local authorities, national housing developers, and more, the team has extensive knowledge of the ever increasing range of development routes and home-ownership models available to the sector.

Find out more about our housing and regeneration solicitors can assist you below.

Housing And Regeneration Solicitor Services

How exactly can our housing and regeneration lawyers help you? See our main specialisms below.

  • Acquisitions and disposals

    Acquisitions and disposals

    Our expert housing and regeneration solicitors can assist with the acquisition and disposal of land, sites, and property, as well as deal with the set up and disposal of shared ownership and shared equity schemes. 

    We cover the full range of legal advice in this area, including: 

    • Due diligence
    • Negotiating and drafting contracts
    • Compliance with regulations
    • Financing and securities
    • Title investigation and property searches
    • Resolving disputes
    • Liaising with stakeholders
  • Collaboration agreements

    Collaboration agreements

    Collaboration agreements are used to set expectations and build trust between two parties before a project takes place. They typically set out timelines, roles and responsibilities, key commercial terms, and so on.

    Our housing and regeneration solicitors can help with the drafting and implementation of such agreements. Please get in touch to find out more.

  • Public Finance Initiatives

    Public Finance Initiatives

    Public Finance Initiatives (PFIs) are typically used to fund public infrastructure projects, allowing private sector companies to finance, build, operate, and maintain public infrastructure assets. 

    Setfords’ housing and regeneration solicitors can provide valuable assistance with PFIs in several ways, such as providing advice and guidance, drafting and negotiating contracts, risk assessment and allocation, procurement, tendering, and more.

  • Development agreements – multi-party and golden brick

    Development agreements – multi-party and golden brick

    Commonly used in housing and regeneration, multi-party and golden brick development agreements both serve vital purposes. 

    Whether you are collaborating on a development with multiple parties, or involved in the transfer of partially completed or pre-existing buildings or infrastructure, our housing and regeneration solicitors are here to support you.

  • JV and SPV acquisition vehicles

    JV and SPV acquisition vehicles

    Regularly used in corporate and real estate transactions, Joint Venture (JV) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) facilitate the acquisition of assets or businesses. 

    Our housing and regeneration lawyers can assist with structuring agreements, risk management, due diligence, exit strategies, and more with regards to JV and SPVs. 

  • Other areas we can help with include:

    Other areas we can help with include:

    • Breach of fiduciary duties
    • JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) contracts
    • Exclusivity agreements
    • Section 106 agreements and deeds of variation
    • Nomination agreements
    • Infrastructure agreements
    • Commercial leases
    • Commercial landlord and tenant issues
    • Right to Buy and Right to Acquire disposals
    • Specialist management company formation
    • Shared ownership for the elderly
    • Shared ownership in rural areas
    • Open market sales
    • Staircasing
    • Stock transfers
    • Stock swaps
    • Stock rationalisation
    • Sales of surplus land
    • Finance, securitisation and charging

Acquisitions and disposals

Our expert housing and regeneration solicitors can assist with the acquisition and disposal of land, sites, and property, as well as deal with the set up and disposal of shared ownership and shared equity schemes. 

We cover the full range of legal advice in this area, including: 

  • Due diligence
  • Negotiating and drafting contracts
  • Compliance with regulations
  • Financing and securities
  • Title investigation and property searches
  • Resolving disputes
  • Liaising with stakeholders

Collaboration agreements

Collaboration agreements are used to set expectations and build trust between two parties before a project takes place. They typically set out timelines, roles and responsibilities, key commercial terms, and so on.

Our housing and regeneration solicitors can help with the drafting and implementation of such agreements. Please get in touch to find out more.

Public Finance Initiatives

Public Finance Initiatives (PFIs) are typically used to fund public infrastructure projects, allowing private sector companies to finance, build, operate, and maintain public infrastructure assets. 

Setfords’ housing and regeneration solicitors can provide valuable assistance with PFIs in several ways, such as providing advice and guidance, drafting and negotiating contracts, risk assessment and allocation, procurement, tendering, and more.

Development agreements – multi-party and golden brick

Commonly used in housing and regeneration, multi-party and golden brick development agreements both serve vital purposes. 

Whether you are collaborating on a development with multiple parties, or involved in the transfer of partially completed or pre-existing buildings or infrastructure, our housing and regeneration solicitors are here to support you.

JV and SPV acquisition vehicles

Regularly used in corporate and real estate transactions, Joint Venture (JV) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) facilitate the acquisition of assets or businesses. 

Our housing and regeneration lawyers can assist with structuring agreements, risk management, due diligence, exit strategies, and more with regards to JV and SPVs. 

Other areas we can help with include:

  • Breach of fiduciary duties
  • JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) contracts
  • Exclusivity agreements
  • Section 106 agreements and deeds of variation
  • Nomination agreements
  • Infrastructure agreements
  • Commercial leases
  • Commercial landlord and tenant issues
  • Right to Buy and Right to Acquire disposals
  • Specialist management company formation
  • Shared ownership for the elderly
  • Shared ownership in rural areas
  • Open market sales
  • Staircasing
  • Stock transfers
  • Stock swaps
  • Stock rationalisation
  • Sales of surplus land
  • Finance, securitisation and charging

Setfords’ Approach to Housing And Regeneration

Setfords’ housing and regeneration solicitors specialise in various aspects of housing and regeneration law, and are ready to provide you with the comprehensive legal advice you require. Our firm stands out from the crowd as all of our solicitors are experts in the field, meaning you won’t ever get legal advice from underqualified juniors.

Furthermore, our unique support systems are designed so our solicitors don’t need to focus on internal billing targets and administration. This means that their primary focus is on their clients, ensuring that you always receive a top quality service.

With Setfords, you can expect a world-class experience and dedicated attention to your housing and regeneration legal needs.

Housing And Regeneration Specialist Solicitors

Housing And Regeneration FAQs

  • What is the purpose of housing and regeneration law?

    In the UK, housing and regeneration law focuses on addressing various housing-related issues and promoting urban development. Some of the key objectives include the implementation of affordable housing, urban renewal and regeneration, sustainable development, and more. 

  • What are the key laws related to housing and regeneration in the UK?

    Important laws include the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, and the Housing Act 2004. These laws regulate planning permission, housing standards, landlord and tenant rights, and social housing provision, among other aspects.

  • What is the role of the local authority in housing and regeneration?

    Local authorities are responsible for planning and development control, affordable housing provision, enforcing housing standards, and promoting sustainable communities. They play a vital role in shaping the built environment and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.

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