Property Development

Builders/Developers

Our Commercial Property Department provides a range of specialist services for Builders and Developers of both residential and commercial sites ranging from single plots up to larger-scale developments, both new-build and conversions. These include:

• Site Assembly/Acquisition
  • Lock-Out Agreements
  • Options
  • Conditional Contracts
  • Joint Ventures

• Site Development
  • Building and Project Agreements
  • Planning Agreements (Section 106)
  • Infra-Structure Agreements (roads and sewers)
  • Rights and Easements
  • Funding and Bonds

• Site Disposal
  • Plot Sales
  • Tenders and Auctions
  • Overage Agreements
  • Part-Exchange

We have in-depth experience of the complex legal issues involved in site acquisition, which is essential for setting-up the correct legal documentation for the development and subsequent disposal of the site.  We know that getting it right at the outset is vital to ensure the smooth disposal of the developed properties and can make all the difference to the success or failure of the project.  We are also aware of the importance of sales targets and will work in close co-operation with you to ensure that these are met.

Land Owners

We can also help land owners maximise the development potential of their land and secure the best deal when it is sold.  In addition, we can help safe-guard the future rights for any land being retained.

Our experience includes:

• Planning Promotion Agreements
• Developer’s Options
• Collaboration/Consortium Agreements
• Land Disposal
• Development Clawback Agreements

The most important advice is never to sign anything with a Developer without getting legal advice first – otherwise you will almost certainly regret it later.  It’s not just what is in the Agreement that matters, it’s also what is not in it – sometimes provisions which are vital for your protection will have been omitted.  This is an area where we can help you to avoid expensive mistakes!

Please call us on 01480 377377 or fill in the Winters Legal contact form and it will be our pleasure to help you.