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Residential property

Buying, selling or investing in residential property is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will make. At Streathers, our Residential Property team provides clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to help clients navigate transactions with confidence.

Led by Laura Owens, Head of Residential Property, and James Danaher, Senior Partner, we advise homeowners, investors, developers and high-net-worth individuals on the acquisition, sale, financing and development of residential property across Prime Central London and throughout the UK.

  • Residential sales and purchases
  • Buy-to-let transactions
  • Remortgages
  • Transfers of equity
  • Plot sales
  • Development site acquisitions
  • Development finance
  • Joint venture agreements
  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Lease extensions
  • Collective enfranchisement
  • Joint ownership agreements
  • Tenancy agreements
  • Property tax advice

Responsive, Practical Legal Advice

Known for our responsive service, technical expertise and pragmatic approach, we work closely with clients and their professional advisers to ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently. For more complex matters, our team collaborates with colleagues across Commercial Property, Corporate and Tax, delivering fully integrated legal solutions tailored to our clients’ objectives.

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 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.

Trusted Legal Advice Starts with a Conversation

Whether you are buying property, growing a business, planning for the future or resolving a dispute, our team is ready to help. Contact us today to discuss how we can assist.

Our Team

Meet the Residential Property Team

Laura Owens
Partner, Head of Residential Property
James Danaher
Senior Partner, Residential Property
Sarah Buttleman
Consultant, Residential Property
Janine Gibbs
Senior Associate, Real Estate
Akaliya Balakrishna
Solicitor, Residential Property
Christian Potts
Senior Solicitor, Residential Property
Claire Joseph
Consultant Solicitor, Residential Property
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