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Service overview

 A community of experts, built around you.

Every project brings its own legal considerations – from compliance and contracts, right through to risk management and governance. We’ll support your project from the ground up  –keeping your plans on track, and your organisation protected.  

With a community of regional experts seamlessly connected across the country, we’ll build our team to be an extension of yours – laying the foundations for strategic solutions that are built for now, and made to last. 

Whether you’re a landowner, local authority, housebuilder, or registered provider, we’ll tailor our support to your unique landscape – ensuring you’re fully equipped with the tools to develop safe, sustainable, and well-managed communities where people want to live  

From strengthening your regulatory frameworks to   helping you devise customer-focused solutions, we’ll provide tailored support that meets you where you are – and grows with your portfolio every step of the way. 

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How we can help you:

Advice on social rent, affordable rent, shared ownership and intermediate housing models.  

Advice on property charging, security and lender requirements within the social housing framework.  

Legal support on large‑scale housing developments and regeneration schemes, including multi‑phase delivery.

Legal support for asset management, portfolio strategy and long‑term housing investment planning.

Transactional advice on acquisition, disposal and charging of social housing assets, including statutory consent regimes.

Structuring and negotiation of procurement arrangements and contracts for housing development projects.

Support on disputes arising from housing development, occupation and asset management.

Advice on joint ventures and delivery structures involving local authorities, housing associations and private sector partners.

Advice on affordable housing delivery through planning obligations and development agreements.

Advice on regulatory frameworks, compliance obligations and governance for registered providers.

What to expect from us

The right legal experts, wherever you are.

Regional teams, nationally connected – we move quickly, stay close, and bring the right specialists together around you.

When it matters most, you need experience in the room. Our structure gives senior advisers more time with clients. So relationships are built over years, not handed off after day one.

Our specialists in your region are backed by a nationwide network. So, whatever comes up, you get the right experts without having to change advisers.

We’re based in the regions where you operate. So you work with advisers who understand you and are there in person when you need them.

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Not sure where to start?

Whether you’re looking to change existing plans or prepare for what’s on the horizon, there’s plenty we can do to help.

FAQs

Common questions about Social housing

Our housing social housing specialists help people like you to navigate all aspects of housing development. But don’t just take our word for it – browse our case studies to find out what our clients value most about working with us, first-hand.

From housing regulatory compliance to tenancy management support, there’s plenty our social housing solicitors can do to support you. Get in touch to find out more about our social housing expertise.

Whether you’re looking for quick resolutions or long-term support, our social housing solicitors will move at your pace. Get in touch to find out more about how we can support you. We’re ready when you are.

When you get in touch, we’ll assess your needs to ensure you get the right expertise for you. When you choose us, you don’t just get access to social housing expertise. Your regional specialists will work collaboratively with professionals throughout the country spanning a broad spectrum of specialisms to devise a multi-faceted, tailored solution that takes all aspects of your situation into account. Get in touch so we can assess your matter and guide you towards your next step.

Whether you’re looking for proactive strategies to promote your portfolio or need guidance on an ongoing matter, we’re ready to support you – wherever you are in your journey. Get in touch to find out more about what our social housing specialists can do to help.