Property and Development Finance
Property investment and re-financing
With our extensive expertise in property investment we can advise lenders and borrowers on funding for property acquisitions or existing investment portfolios nationally. Our dedicated legal practitioners undertake a variety of complex and high-profile projects in a variety of sectors, gaining widespread recognition for their flexible and pragmatic approach.
Supported by colleagues in real estate and construction and engineering sectors, they offer a well-rounded and hugely effective professional input to clients.
Acquisition funding
We advise clients on land acquisition and can help in securing finance through a variety of sources. We also draft, negotiate and settle facility agreements. The structure of the deals can vary widely but our straightforward approach, attention to detail and commitment to the client’s best interests are constant.
Investment loans
Our legal experts act for clients in all aspects of the property sector, working on investment transactions for commercial and residential developers, investors and housing associations.
Clients range from investors with large property portfolios to investment market newcomers and smaller-scale operators.
Development financing and re-financing
We can advise clients on the use of development finance as a means to fund any part of a development and infrastructure project, whatever the scale; from purchasing a site to construction, refurbishment or helping finance the final phases. Similarly some clients require a favourable refinancing agreement, helping to restructure or reduce the costs of existing borrowing.
Working collaboratively with colleagues in real estate and construction and engineering sectors, they offer a well-rounded and hugely effective professional input to clients.
Sale and leaseback
A sale and leaseback is a transaction that enables you raise capital by selling a property, then leasing that that asset back from the purchaser. This can be a good way to cash in on your property but retain use of the asset for your business purposes. We can structure sale and leaseback agreements for our clients and advise on their suitability according to your sector and the particular circumstances of your business.
Bridging finance
Used correctly, a bridging loan may serve as a strategic interim financing option until a long-term financing option is finalised or provide a necessary short-term cash injection at a strategic point in a project. We have the industry experience and legal know-how to advise clients on the best routes to securing advantageous bridging finance, working with borrowers and a selection of appropriate lenders and structuring the right deal.