Land And Property Purchases

Our Services 

Our experienced team provides comprehensive legal support across all types of land and property acquisitions, drawing on extensive knowledge of commercial property law and market conditions. 

We offer specialist expertise in the following areas: 

• Freehold and Leasehold Acquisitions –
  Whether you’re buying a residential plot, commercial premises, or mixed-use development, we manage the legal process from start to finish. We conduct thorough due diligence, review title documents, and ensure all contractual terms are clear and enforceable.
   

• Development and Investment Purchases –
  We act for developers, investors, and pension funds acquiring land for development or long-term investment. Our team advises on planning constraints, restrictive covenants, overage provisions, and funding structures, including SIPP/SSAS arrangements.
   

• Commercial Leasehold Transactions –
  If you’re acquiring leasehold interests, we’ll guide you through the complexities of long leases, service charges, and landlord consents.
   

• Property Finance Support –
  We work closely with lenders and borrowers to secure acquisition finance, bridging loans, and refinancing packages. Our team drafts and negotiates facility agreements, legal charges, and personal guarantees to ensure your funding is secure and compliant.
   

• Risk Management and Due Diligence –
  Our solicitors carry out comprehensive legal checks to identify and resolve issues that could delay or derail your transaction. From environmental risks to title defects, we help you proceed with confidence. 

Our Process 

Property acquisitions require meticulous planning and expert legal guidance to ensure successful outcomes. Our comprehensive approach ensures every aspect of your purchase is handled with precision and care: 

1. Initial Consultation and Strategic Planning – We begin with a detailed discussion of your acquisition objectives, budget parameters, and timeline requirements. Our team evaluates your specific needs and develops a tailored legal strategy that aligns with your investment goals, whether you’re acquiring for development, investment, or operational purposes.
   
2. Property Identification and Market Analysis – Working closely with your agents and advisors, we provide legal insight during the property selection process. We advise on legal constraints, development potential, and any regulatory considerations that may impact your acquisition decision.
3. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment – Our solicitors conduct comprehensive legal due diligence, including thorough title investigations, planning permission reviews, environmental assessments, and restrictive covenant analysis. We identify potential issues early and develop strategies to mitigate risks that could affect your transaction.
4. Contract Negotiation and Documentation – We draft and negotiate all necessary legal documentation, ensuring contract terms protect your interests while facilitating a smooth transaction. Our team handles everything from initial heads of terms through to final completion documentation, including any special conditions or financing arrangements.
5. Completion and Post-Completion Services – We manage the completion process efficiently, coordinating with all parties to ensure timely exchange and completion. Following completion, we handle all registration requirements and provide ongoing support for any post-completion matters that may arise. 

Why Choose FJG? 

Our land and property acquisition team combines technical legal expertise with commercial acumen to deliver exceptional results for our clients: 

• Specialist Expertise – Our commercial property solicitors have deep experience in land acquisition, development, and investment transactions, and is recommended by the independently researched publication, The Legal 500.
   

• Tailored Strategy – We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every client receives a bespoke legal plan aligned with their objectives.
   

• End-to-End Support – From negotiation to registration, we manage every stage of the process with clarity and care.
   

• Proven Track Record – We’ve successfully guided clients through complex acquisitions, including multi-property portfolios and large-scale developments.
   

• Responsive Communication – We pride ourselves on being accessible, proactive, and transparent throughout your transaction. 

Recent Client Highlights 

Our experienced team has successfully completed a diverse range of complex property acquisitions, demonstrating our expertise across various sectors and transaction types: 

• We acted for a long-standing developer client on the acquisition of mixed-use property comprising of commercial units, warehouse, and two residential flats for c.£1m coupled with a lease back to the seller of the commercial units.   

• Advising a client on the asset purchase of another company, including the property of a fishing lake for a value of £500,000.  

• Acted for a longstanding client on the acquisition of the long leasehold of multiple commercial units in a cluster for £3m, subject to a variety of underleases and leading to future lease renewals with current tenants and new underleases or agreements to be entered into with new tenants of the units.
• Advised a charity client on the purchase of a long leasehold interest of a commercial unit for c.£1m, along with a Deed of Variation to extend the term of the headlease, all in line with the Charities Act provisions.

Contact Us 

• With strategically located offices across Essex—including Billericay, Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, and Sudbury—as well as London, we’re always within reach to offer tailored assistance that meets your specific needs. 

• For advice, contact us via our online enquiry form or call 0845 543 5700.