Property development

From inception to completion, we understand the commercial realities of property development as well as the legal complexities

For property development, you need lawyers who can guide you through every stage, from site purchase to sale. The advice you receive must be commercial, cost-effective and creative, as well as legally correct.

Our respected and experienced commercial property solicitors can assist you on all the legal aspects of developing property, however complex the deal. We understand all the intricacies of this area, and the pitfalls and opportunities that apply to developers engaged in either brownfield or greenfield developments.

Experience Scotland-wide

We are happy to advise both developers and landowners, and our clients in this area stretch from large-scale developers to individuals wanting to develop a single plot.

We act for developers of new homes, business space, student accommodation and retail units.

Our team has worked on deals across Scotland, including developments in Dundee and Glasgow. We’ve also been involved in some of Edinburgh’s best-known property developments, including Quartermile and Bioquarter.

Good early advice prevents delays later on

There are many steps involved in piecing together a property development and ensuring the site is accessible and serviceable. Common issues currently include:

• Site purchase and assembly, often involving acquisition from multiple entities
• Dealing with funders
• Title ransom and ransom strips
• Site promotion agreements
• Option agreements
• Construction contracts
• Letting documentation.

We can advise you on these and many other issues and bring in specialist colleagues to guide you through anything from structuring a property joint venture, to employment matters.

You can find more information on new homes development here.