Residential property

Buying, selling or developing residential property is often one of the most significant financial decisions a person or business will make. At Streathers, we provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice to help clients complete transactions smoothly, efficiently and with confidence.

Our highly experienced residential property team is led by James Danaher, Head of Residential Property, and Laura Owens, both of whom are recognised for their expertise in advising clients across the full spectrum of residential property matters. Together, they lead one of the most active prime residential property teams in the London market.

We act on the acquisition, sale, development and financing of residential property across prime central London and throughout the UK. Whether you are purchasing your first home, investing in property, selling a high-value asset or delivering a residential development project, we provide responsive and tailored legal support at every stage of the transaction.

We are trusted by domestic and international high-net-worth individuals, families, investors and leading property developers who value our technical expertise, commercial insight and discreet approach. We understand that every transaction is different, and we take the time to understand our clients’ objectives so that our advice remains practical, strategic and outcome-focused.

Our longstanding relationships with estate agents, mortgage brokers, surveyors and buying agents enable us to work seamlessly with the wider professional team, helping transactions progress efficiently and ensuring clients remain informed throughout the process.

Where matters involve more complex arrangements, our residential property lawyers work closely with colleagues across the firm’s commercial property, corporate and tax teams. Led by partners Roger Hoque and Alex Prior, these teams provide specialist support on corporate acquisition structures, development finance and other sophisticated transactions, ensuring clients benefit from a fully integrated legal service.

Recognised as a Tier 4 firm, we are proud of the reputation we have built for delivering high-quality legal advice and exceptional client service. Our focus is simple: to make every transaction as efficient, straightforward and successful as possible while protecting our clients’ interests at every stage.

Our service

Our Residential Property team provides clear, practical advice and support across every stage of the property transaction process. We take a proactive approach, keeping you fully informed throughout the conveyancing process and working diligently to achieve the outcome you need. Our experienced team acts for both individual and corporate clients in a wide range of residential property matters, delivering responsive and tailored guidance at every step.

Our expertise includes:

  • Residential property sales and purchases for UK and international clients
  • Buy-to-let transactions
  • Remortgages
  • Transfers of equity
  • Plot sales
  • Site acquisitions for development projects
  • Funding arrangements for property acquisitions and development transactions
  • Joint venture agreements
  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Lease extensions and collective enfranchisement
  • Joint ownership agreements
  • Tenancy agreements
  • Property tax advice

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Whether you are purchasing your first home, expanding your property portfolio, or managing a complex development transaction, our dedicated team is committed to providing efficient, effective, and commercially focused legal advice.

Our Team

Meet the Residential Property Team

Akaliya Balakrishna
Christian Potts
James Danaher
Janine Gibbs
Laura Owens
Nicholas Taffs
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