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Property Development Solicitors

Helping developers, landowners and housebuilders bring projects to life — on time, within budget, and with confidence.

Ansons’ property development team is recognised for its prompt, efficient and partner-led service. We work alongside clients throughout every stage of the development process, from site acquisition and planning through to sale and completion.

Our proactive approach ensures legal, financial and commercial issues are handled quickly and effectively, allowing projects to progress smoothly and profitably.

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Who we help

We act for a wide range of clients across both residential and commercial development — from small-scale local builders to national developers managing large, multi-phase sites.

Our experience includes:

  • Developers — delivering legal support across acquisition, funding, and site setup.

  • Residential housebuilders — managing plot sales, infrastructure agreements and development finance.

  • Promoters and landowners — negotiating strategic land deals and maximising land value through promotion or option agreements.

 

Recent projects include:

Multi-phase residential developments

Acting for regional developers on complex, multi-phase residential sites exceeding 200 plots. Our team managed the full legal process from conditional acquisition and funding through to infrastructure agreements, site setup and the preparation of individual plot sale documentation — ensuring the development progressed smoothly from planning to completion.

Strategic land and promotion agreements

Advising landowners and promoters on option and promotion agreements designed to unlock long-term development potential and maximise land value. We provide strategic guidance on timing, structure and tax implications, working collaboratively with planners, agents and developers to achieve optimal outcomes.

Mixed-use and regeneration schemes

Supporting clients on the acquisition and delivery of mixed-use developments that combine residential, retail and community spaces. Our work spans the full project lifecycle — from negotiating land deals and securing finance to handling construction documentation and onward sales.

Overage, pre-emption and forward funding arrangements

Negotiating complex overage and pre-emption agreements to protect future value for landowners and developers alike. We also advise on forward funding structures for residential and commercial schemes, aligning investor and developer objectives to secure project viability and timely delivery.

Multi-phase residential developments

Multi-phase residential developments

Acting for regional developers on complex, multi-phase residential sites exceeding 200 plots. Our team managed the full legal process from conditional acquisition and funding through to infrastructure agreements, site setup and the preparation of individual plot sale documentation — ensuring the development progressed smoothly from planning to completion.

Strategic land and promotion agreements

Strategic land and promotion agreements

Advising landowners and promoters on option and promotion agreements designed to unlock long-term development potential and maximise land value. We provide strategic guidance on timing, structure and tax implications, working collaboratively with planners, agents and developers to achieve optimal outcomes.

Mixed-use and regeneration schemes

Mixed-use and regeneration schemes

Supporting clients on the acquisition and delivery of mixed-use developments that combine residential, retail and community spaces. Our work spans the full project lifecycle — from negotiating land deals and securing finance to handling construction documentation and onward sales.

Overage, pre-emption and forward funding arrangements

Overage, pre-emption and forward funding arrangements

Negotiating complex overage and pre-emption agreements to protect future value for landowners and developers alike. We also advise on forward funding structures for residential and commercial schemes, aligning investor and developer objectives to secure project viability and timely delivery.

Recent transactions include:

We advised on the purchase of a 12-branch pharmacy group in Wales for in excess of £6 million.

Our work covered heads of terms, full legal due diligence, SPA negotiation, property leases and freeholds, NHS contract transfers, TUPE and completion mechanics.

Delivered a clean completion with a clear post-completion checklist for rapid integration.

Acted on the acquisition of a high-value London pharmacy for in excess of £3.5 million.

We negotiated the SPA and ancillary documents, managed disclosure, handled employee transfer and secured landlord consent.

Completion accounts and price-adjustment protections were agreed to safeguard value.

Two-Site Acquisition from Major Chain, Lancashire & Yorkshire (£3m+ with management agreements)

Supported the buyer on the acquisition of two pharmacies from a national operator for in excess of £3 million.

We drafted transitional pharmacy management agreements pending NHS contract transfer, oversaw regulatory and employment steps and coordinated property and finance workstreams for a smooth handover.

Represented the seller on the disposal of a pharmacy in Exeter for in excess of £1 million. Our team prepared the disclosure letter and bundle, negotiated warranties, indemnities and restrictive covenants, and managed TUPE and landlord interactions to de-risk completion and protect the seller’s position.

Advised a pharmacy owner on a circa £2 million refinancing. We negotiated facility and security documents including debenture, legal mortgage, fixed charges and personal guarantees, and handled inter-creditor and subordination arrangements. All conditions precedent were satisfied on time, unlocking funds for growth.

Our property development services include:

Acquisition and disposal of sites — conditional or unconditional

Option, promotion and pre-emption agreements

Overage and forward funding agreements

Development site financing and refinancing

Golden Brick” contracts and schemes

Site setup, infrastructure and plot sale documentation

Planning, environmental and construction law advice

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Trusted Feedback

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I recently had the opportunity appoint Ansons solicitors to sell my pharmacies as I came up to retirement. From start to finish the sale was handled with great professionalism and efficiency. 

Ajmel Singh

Pharmacy Client
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I recently had the opportunity appoint Ansons solicitors to sell my pharmacies as I came up to retirement. From start to finish the sale was handled with great professionalism and efficiency. 

Ajmel Singh

Pharmacy Client
5stars
I recently had the opportunity appoint Ansons solicitors to sell my pharmacies as I came up to retirement. From start to finish the sale was handled with great professionalism and efficiency. 

Ajmel Singh

Pharmacy Client

Get in touch.

Tell us about your site, scheme and timescales and we’ll get straight back to you. Our team advises on land and site acquisitions/disposals, site assembly, options, pre-emption and overage, planning and infrastructure agreements (s106/s278), funding/refinancing, and plot set-ups for sales.

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Why Choose Ansons?

Choosing Ansons means working with a legal team rooted in the UK’s manufacturing heartlands — one that understands the commercial, operational and technical realities of the sector.

We bring together corporate, property, environmental and employment expertise to provide clear, strategic advice that helps manufacturers grow, adapt and compete.

Our track record spans everything from small precision engineering firms to international OEMs, giving clients confidence in both day-to-day matters and major transactions.

Deep sector knowledge of the UK manufacturing and engineering industries

Proven experience with OEMs, suppliers and distributors

Integrated expertise across corporate, property and employment law

Practical, commercially minded approach to contracts and disputes

Strong Midlands base serving national and international manufacturers