SLRE

High-Value Residential Property Services

Discreet, strategic and highly responsive legal advice for residential property transactions from £1m to £20m.

Beyond Standard Conveyancing

High-value property transactions often involve far more than standard conveyancing. Issues can include complex titles, lender requirements, leasehold complications, planning matters, restrictive covenants, rights of way and strict deadlines.

Our role is to identify risks early, protect your position and help the transaction progress efficiently and confidentially.

Who We Act For

Legal Support for Prime Residential Property

We act for buyers, sellers, investors, developers, private clients and family offices on high-value residential property matters.

Whether you are purchasing a London townhouse, refinancing a substantial asset, acquiring a new-build apartment or restructuring ownership, we provide clear legal guidance tailored to the complexity and urgency of the transaction.

Our Services

How We Help

01

Purchase & Sale of High-Value Residential Property (£1m–£20m)

Handling the full legal process for freehold homes, including contract review, title investigation, searches, enquiries, exchange and completion.
02

Prime London & Country Property Transactions

Advising on high-value homes, estates, townhouses and mixed-use residential assets where discretion, speed and careful risk management are essential.
03

Leasehold Property Advice

Advising on statutory lease extensions and informal extensions with Crown landlords.
04

Complex Title Investigation

Identifying and advising on restrictive covenants, easements, rights of way, boundary issues, title defects, possessory title, overage provisions and missing rights.
05

Property Finance & Refinancing

Acting on residential mortgages, private bank lending, bridging finance, secured lending and refinancing of high-value residential property. We work with firms on most, if not all, lender panels up to £20m.
06

Transfers of Equity & Ownership Restructuring

Advising on transfers between spouses, family members, companies, trusts or other ownership vehicles, including lender consent and registration requirements.
07

Auction Purchases & Time-Critical Transactions

Reviewing auction packs, reporting on legal risk and managing accelerated completion timetables.
08

Planning, Building Regulation & Property Due Diligence

Reviewing planning permissions, building regulation approvals, listed building consent, conservation area restrictions and certificates of lawful use.
09

Landed Estates

Advising on larger residential holdings involving land.
10

Confidential & Sensitive Transactions

Working discreetly with clients, agents, lenders, tax advisers, wealth managers and other professionals to protect privacy and manage reputational risk.
01

Initial Lease Extension Advice

Initial lease extension advice

Advising on eligibility, lease length, ownership requirements, likely legal process, timescales and the key risks before a statutory claim is started.

02

Investment Planning

Reviewing the lease and title

Checking the lease, Land Registry title, ownership history, landlord details, mortgage entries and any title issues that may affect the lease extension claim.

03

Tax & Accountancy

Serving the Section 42 tenant’s notice


Preparing and serving the formal notice on the competent landlord to start the statutory lease extension process, including coordination with the valuer on the premium to be proposed.

04

Insurance Guidance

Responding to a Section 45 counter-notice


Reviewing the landlord’s counter-notice, advising on admitted or disputed terms and managing the next steps following the landlord’s response.

The aim is to provide more than a process-driven conveyancing service — commercially aware, technically precise and proactive legal advice designed to protect substantial property interests and deliver a smooth transaction.

Buying, Selling or Refinancing a High-Value Property?

Whether it’s a prime London acquisition, a country estate sale or a complex refinancing — we provide the strategic legal support your transaction demands.