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Getting involved in developing land can bring a mix of both opportunities and challenges.

At Rothera Bray we have a wealth of experience in acquiring land for development and plot sales and can assist with all phases of your development.

Land Acquisitions

When acquiring land for potential development there is also a lot to take into consideration.

Planning permission, highways agreements, environmental investigations, agreements for utilities, and the commercial terms of the deal are all factors that need to be taken into account.

At Rothera Bray our commercial property team have a wealth of experience in advising on land acquisitions and will work with you to ensure the land can be developed on time and within budget, giving you the maximum return on investment.

Plot sales

Plot sales are becoming more complex, with each plot now likely to be different compared to the standardised housing of previous years.

We act for house builders and developers to consider the following factors relating to plot sales including access to the site and rights of way, roads, utilities and services, planning consent and boundaries. We can help you with drafting and preparing residential plot sale agreements, leases and transfers.

Why instruct Rothera Bray for Land Acquisitions and Plot Sales?

We advise both residential and commercial property developers.

We pride ourselves on our expertise and attention to detail, whilst ensuring your matter is conducted in a timely manner.

We act for a wide variety of developers and clients within the construction industry.

We can advise property developers on sites of varying sizes including single developments, large residential housing estates and mixed-use developments.

Our experience means we can spot and act on any issues with your land acquisition early to avoid delays later down the line prior to selling your plots.

We can draw on the skills of colleagues in our litigation and company commercial teams.

We can help you with:

  • Acquisitions
  • Disposals
  • Planning permission requirements
  • Management company establishment/set up
  • Environmental issues
  • Agreements for utilities
  • Commercial development funding
  • Plot Sales
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Commercial Property Team

Catherine Angrave

c.angrave@rotherabray.co.uk

Catherine deals with all types of commercial property work and has acquired substantial experience in acting for residential property developer clients in the acquisition and disposal of development land.

 

Antony Fyson

Antony Fyson

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Antony Fyson is a Partner at Rothera Bray Solicitors. He works from our Lace Market office and offers clients a wealth of expertise in commercial property, property development and conveyancing matters.

Phillip Heseltine

p.heseltine@rotherabray.co.uk

Phillip has specialised in Commercial Property Law since 1997. He deals with sale and purchases of investment property and investment portfolios, but also the sale and acquisition of development land.

David Tomlinson

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David is a Partner at Rothera Bray Solicitors. He works from our Derby office and offers clients a wealth of expertise in commercial and commercial property matters.

 

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Fiona Moore

f.moore@rotherabray.co.uk

Fiona Moore is a senior associate solicitor specialising in commercial property and residential property at Nottingham-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors and is located at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham City Centre.

Marneya Chauhan

m.chauhan@rotherabray.co.uk

Marneya is an Associate Solicitor in the Commercial Property department based at our Leicester office. He acts for commercial property lenders, property investors and landowners.

James Gray

j.gray@rotherabray.co.uk

James is based at our Spa Place, Leicester office within the Commercial Property team. James’ specialisms include advising on all areas of freehold and leasehold commercial, agricultural and (aspects of) residential property.

Amy Moore

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Amy is apart of our busy Commercial Property team at our Leicester city centre office. She specialises in commercial leases, renewal leases, and acts on behalf of pension schemes in relation to purchases, sales and lease aspects.

Emilie Hornby

Emilie Hornby

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Emilie Hornby is based at our Lace Market office and is a solicitor specialising in Commercial Property.

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Kirsty Stening

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Kirsty Stening is a solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham city centre.

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Lily Chen is a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property team and is based at our Leicester office.

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George Cokkinos is a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property department and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham city centre.

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Thomas McHugh is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Commercial Property department and is based at our Lace Market office.

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