Purchasing development land covers due diligence on title, checking planning constraints, and negotiating transfer of a site for a project. A solicitor drafts and negotiates the contract, conducts comprehensive property and planning searches, interprets title documents, and coordinates with lenders, planners, and the seller to secure a binding disposition and prerequisites such as planning consents and infrastructure obligations. The work often involves options, conditional contracts, and ensuring the land is suitable for development under relevant planning policy and zoning rules.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles due diligence on title, planning restrictions, and potential root/title defects, negotiates and finalises missives, and coordinates title transfer, funding, and any planning obligations. They manage due diligence checks, liaise with local authorities, obtain necessary consents, and address planning conditions, rights of way, and third-party rights that could affect development.
