Our Residential Real Estate team is instructed to act on some of the most prestigious and complex property transactions in the country. Despite the property market remaining subdued in 2023, we continued to be one of the "go-to" teams for such transactions; from the sale and purchase of super prime properties in central London, to some of the most significant English country estates.
The work was often complex, involving colleagues in our Planning, Tax, Construction, Immigration and Family teams. Mishcon's Residential team has the advantage of offering clients support from some of the best lawyers in these complementary fields.
From the idiosyncrasies of country properties involving farming matters, shooting and grazing rights, to those of London properties involving London's Great Estates and lease extensions. From to new-builds to listed buildings.
In this bumper Christmas edition, our articles reflect the variety of this work. We hear from Alison Taylor, Of Counsel, who provides insight on the proposals to cap ground rents, and Managing Associate Nessa Barry who gives guidance on carrying out alterations to leasehold apartments. Partner Andrew Williamson explains the "hedge and ditch" rule, particularly relevant to rural properties, and Partner David Whittaker in our Tax team who provides a useful overview of UK tax changes affecting ownership of UK real estate.
Finally, we sit down with Sonal Thakrar, Partner in our Residential Real Estate team and one of the most highly regarded residential property lawyers in the country, as she reflects on her prestigious career.