We deal with all aspects of high-value residential property matters from sales and purchases to lettings, re-developments and disputes.
We act for domestic and overseas high net worth and high profile individuals from the worlds of technology, media, music, film and fashion. We understand that privacy is paramount to such clients and, where necessary, we act on behalf of our clients to protect it.
We are experienced at structuring acquisitions and holdings to take account of tax planning and efficiencies and work with experts in our Property Litigation and Tax teams in order to provide a comprehensive service to our clients on any matter relating to their property.
We can advise you on:
- Residential sales and purchases
- Mortgages and re-mortgages
- Investment properties
- Lettings and related landlord and tenant matters
- Planning and development
- Tax and trust planning.
Belgravia
We acted on the purchase of three adjoining residential properties in Belgravia for a combined value of £12.5m.
Phillimore Estate
We acted on the purchase of a £20m home in the Phillimore Estate, including advising the client on the redevelopment.
Melanie Benson
Partner
E: melanie.benson@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Leo Marino
Partner
E: leo.marino@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Jonathan Hewitt
Managing Associate & Notary Public
E: jonathan.hewitt@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Matthew Stephenson
Senior Associate
E: matthew.stephenson@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Our fees for all purchases or sales of property are estimated fees and based on property value:
- Up to £8,000,000 – 0.75%
- Over £8,000,000 – 0.4%
These fees are subject to VAT and a minimum fee of £3,750 plus VAT.
Our fees will be subject to an agreed scope of work and will cover all the work generally required to complete the purchase of a property. Third party costs and taxes are not included in our fee estimate.
Further information on our fees, third party costs, taxes and the stages involved in a sale or purchase can be found here.
How long will my matter take?
It takes around four weeks to receive and review all relevant title documents and searches and to exchange contracts, which creates the formal contract to buy and sell the property.
The buyer and seller agree the date for completion of the purchase/sale. It is generally two to four weeks after exchange of contracts. However, with a new-build property the period could be many months and will be determined by how quickly the work to construct the property is finished.
Who will deal with my matter?
The solicitors in the department are in the ‘Our team’ tab above. The solicitors in the department are all highly experienced in dealing with residential property matters. The team regularly deal with complex leasehold matters, London managed estates, and country homes and between them have dealt with hundreds of matters. The team spend 30%-60% of their time dealing with residential property matters.
In each case, associate and senior associate solicitors will be supervised by one of the partners.
Our fees for all mortgages or re-mortgages are estimated fees based on 0.5% of the property value.
These fees are subject to VAT and a minimum fee of £2,750 plus VAT.
Our fees will be subject to an agreed scope of work and will cover all the work generally required to complete a mortgage or re-mortgage. Third party costs and taxes are not included in our fee estimate.
Further information on our fees, third party costs and the stages involved in a mortgage or re-mortgage can be found here.
How long will my matter take?
Generally, it takes around two to four weeks from solicitors being instructed for them to receive and review all relevant paperwork and complete the mortgage/re-mortgage.
Who will deal with my matter?
The solicitors in the department are in the ‘Our team’ tab above. The solicitors in the department are all highly experienced in dealing with residential property matters. The team regularly deal with complex leasehold matters, London managed estates, and country homes and between them have dealt with hundreds of matters. The team spend 30%-60% of their time dealing with residential property matters.
In each case, associate and senior associate solicitors will be supervised by one of the partners.
