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Residential Development and Strategic Land

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  • What does a property development lawyer do?
  • What legal issues should I consider when acquiring a development site?
  • What is an option agreement in property development?
  • What is the difference between freehold and leasehold development?
  • What is overage in property development?
  • Can I develop land without planning permission?

Claire Waring

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Claire is a senior lawyer specialising in strategic land and residential development. She advises on land acquisition, development, disposal, and promotion for developers, promoters, landowners, local authorities and Registered Providers.

This team has in-depth knowledge of property law and is readily able to answer complex questions.

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