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Residential Development and Plot Sales

The team at Harrison Drury understand that plot sales are technical transactions that require specialist legal expertise. We have a dedicated, specialist team of lawyers who have a wealth of experience acting for both regional and national developers, housebuilders and landowners providing a tailored, responsive and efficient service. 

With one of the largest property teams in the North West, Harrison Drury can handle large scale plot sales, driving efficiency and exemplary delivery in often tight timescales where developers want to realise profits quickly. We understand that time is money and that plot sales are one step in a long and often complex land development process. Our experienced team works with clients at every step in the process, with dedicated specialists providing support in each area of development, protecting your assets and maximising the value of your plot sales.  

Our expertise extends to commercial, mixed-use and residential property plot sales as well as including wider experience in shared ownership, help to buy and outright sales.  We will work closely with you, forming an accessible and effective extension of your team to provide both strategic and legal guidance on site assembly, estate management and formation of management companies for communal areas as well as liaison with Land Registry.  

Arranging the legal framework behind property development projects can be extremely complicated and time consuming.  Having experienced and commercially aware solicitors at the helm can save you a substantial amount of time and money, both of which are essential in this deadline driven sector. Our team will utilise an efficient and optimised process to prepare your legal documents so that you have everything you need for your first and subsequent plot sales as well as proactively identify potential challenges and issues ahead of time to facilitate the smooth running of your sales. 

The team understand the market and are known not only for their legal expertise, but for their ability to apply pragmatism to situations to make sure they obtain the best commercial outcome for their client.  They enjoy trusted relationships with a large number of developers, from developments of three units to several hundred.  We work closely with our clients to navigate the ever-changing and often turbulent property market in the UK, providing highly responsive support and guidance which takes account of your sales targets enabling you to achieve your wider business objectives.  We will also work closely with your selling agents, where appropriate, to ensure seamless delivery to both you and your purchasers. 

We regularly advise both landowners and developers in the following areas: 
  • Option Agreements   
  • Overage  
  • Promotion Agreements  
  • Conditional Contracts  
  • Infrastructure Agreements (S106, S38, S278, S104 etc) 
  • Development Set Up 
  • Plot sales 
  • Dealing with registered social housing providers 
  • Shared ownership plot sales and discount market value sales 

To speak to our commercial property specialists please call us on 01772 258321 or make an enquiry below to see how we can assist you and your business.

Meet our Commercial Property team

Nicola Beneduce

Partner Commercial Property
t: 01200 401114
m: 07585 704393

Simon England

Partner Commercial Property
t: 01200 401119
m: 07968 195550

Naomi Fell

Partner Commercial Property
t: 01539 751267
m: 07880 200117

Hannah Hughes

Partner Commercial Property
t: 01524 548994
m: 07887 627302

Amanda Marwood

Partner Commercial Property
t: 01539 751464
m: 07825 017243

Lara Watts

Partner Commercial Property
t: 01200 401123
m: 07585 706565

Wayne Ellison

Rural Business Consultant Commercial Property
m: 07810 844543

Mike Fetherstone

Consultant Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01772 737381
m: 07833 958792

Lucy Benton

Senior Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01772 374378
m: 07833 875825

Clare Davey

Senior Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01995 508280
m: 07818 167190

Sam Jones

Senior Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01772 925254
m: 07425 095562

Wendy Newbury

Senior Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01200 411194
m: 07825 292435

Jennifer Potts

Senior Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 0161 250 6529
m: 07502 548737

Rhian Sale

Senior Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01772 374326
m: 07551 437364

Roberto Bonaminio

Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01200 401126
m: 07831 990246

Laura Bradley

Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01772 429518
m: 07920 880617

Danielle Leeming

Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 0161 528 3930
m: 07585 129060

Catherine Worthington

Associate Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01524 544160
m: 07551 828923

Lucy Beachell

Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01200 401128
m: 07551 445473

Gemma Eastham

Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01772 374797
m: 07551 678657

Danielle Jesson

Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01200 401124

Lois Parker

Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01524 954323
m: 07425 258580

Zakira Vika

Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01772 374323
m: 07551 441265

Jackie Bate

Associate Commercial Property Lawyer Commercial Property
t: 01772 789330
m: 07551 436644

Jane Fillis

Associate Rural Property Lawyer Commercial Property
t: 01200 377145
m: 07909 834836

Lucy Parkhouse

Trainee Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01772 258321

Priya Anand

Apprentice Solicitor Commercial Property
t: 01772 374694

Faye Simpson

Trainee Legal Executive Commercial Property
t: 01772 208077

Terri Abbott

Paralegal Commercial Property
t: 01539 751964

Aamir Dahya

Paralegal Commercial Property
t: 01772 374808

William Hornby Phillips

Legal Apprentice Commercial Property
t: 01524 954420
Harrison Drury are experienced, pragmatic and dependable throughout.

John Blue, Genesis Homes

We have been using Harrison Drury for a number of years and have found them to be experienced, pragmatic and dependable throughout. The site setup is detailed, contracts are issued quickly, and enquiries are responded to with minimal fuss or involvement from ourselves. The whole process is efficient and there are people you can speak to.

A fabulous service for the purchase of an apartment…Jackie Bate acted and made the whole process a dream….would recommend her and this firm to anyone 10 out of 10.

As always a first class service from Jackie and the team. Thanks to your help all transactions ran smoothly and in a timely manner.

Harrison Drury have never let us down!

Annabel Lewis, Barnfield Homes

Having worked with Harrison Drury Solicitors since 2018, this company have never let us down and each development or plot sale they work on are always completed efficiently, with the highest of standards. Jackie Bate, at the Preston office, has been an invaluable asset to our legal matters and brings to us such a wealth of knowledge & experience. We would highly recommend Harrison Drury Solicitors to any company that would like professionalism & attention to detail throughout their residential sales.

Easy to communicate with, knowledgeable and able to form coherent strategies to get things done.

Neil McManus, Lanley Homes

Jackie has been our go to conveyancer for several years now. She has the ability to get transactions completed with the minimum of fuss and expediently. Not afraid to push things to make transactions happen and ultimately get deals done to meet the clients’ timescales.

We have been loyal to Harrison Drury for many years.

Sam Fleuriot, Pringle Homes

Harrison Drury’s expertise in conveyancing, land purchasing, and litigation has resulted in a seamless and professional service every time, hence our loyalty to the company for many years. Their dedication and attention to detail ensure our legal requirements are always expertly handled.

Jackie Bate…the best solicitor I’ve ever had the pleasure to deal with bar none.

Always quick and responsive, courteous and cares for her clients, all things I have never had from a solicitor before. I don’t expect to move home in a while but if I would I would use Jackie’s services again in a heartbeat. A credit to Harrison Drury.

I’ve found the people at Harrison Drury to be a pleasure to work with – always proactive, diligent and keen to find solutions

Chris Middlebrook, Highbrook Homes

I could not speak more highly of the firm.

Author name, Company

Notable individuals are Jackie Bate in conveyancing and Naomi Fell in corporate property matters have been exceptionally helpful, and I could not speak more highly of the firm.

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