Equestrian property work covers the buying, selling, leasing and development of land used for keeping and riding horses, including stables, outbuildings, arenas, grazing and access rights. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates contracts, handles title investigations and registrations, negotiates leases and licences, and deals with rights of way, planning constraints and environmental considerations that affect a horse facility. They coordinate title checks, mortgages and registrations, and advise on running a stable business from the property, including tenancy and partner arrangements where relevant.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
Drafting and negotiating leases or tenancies for stables and paddocks, rectifying title defects, securing access rights, advising on planning and environmental constraints, and registering transfers or charges against land. The solicitor coordinates with land registry entries, inspects title deeds for covenants affecting horse-keeping, and liaises with planning authorities when expanding or altering facilities.