Agricultural land development often comes with complex legal requirements and potential challenges. At Gepp Solicitors, we are committed to guiding you through the process smoothly, and minimising the risk of legal complications with a successful outcome.
When looking at farmland for potential residential or commercial use, it’s important to understand the planning laws, restrictions, regulations and requirements for developing this land. Our experienced Agriculture & Estates solicitors can guide you through this process and provide you with a dedicated contact who understands your objectives and keeps you updated on your matter.
We ensure all legal requirements are in place, such as title deeds, easements, and right of way are accounted for or dealt with, if not. We will conduct checks and manage any issues that may occur in this process. We also support agricultural tenancies, making sure to handle any potential conflicts appropriately.
Our team is well experienced in negotiating and drafting agreements with developer’s solicitors and local authorities, ensuring all elements of the framework have been considered. We will navigate infrastructure development needs as well as making sure wayleaves and easements are managed.
Farming landowners can face significant risks when selling or partnering with developers, but robust agreements and legal safeguards can protect your interests while maximising the value of your land. Agreements such as promotion agreements, conditional contracts, and option agreements allow landowners to retain control and ensure the land’s value reflects its full potential. Promotion agreements enable a promoter to secure planning permission and market the land on the landowner’s behalf, while conditional contracts ensure that the sale proceeds only when agreed conditions, such as planning consent, are met. Similarly, option agreements grant developers the right to purchase land within a specified period, often with provisions to secure a fair market price and additional payments if the land’s value increases.
Overage agreements and joint venture agreements offer further protections and opportunities for landowners. Overage agreements entitle landowners to a share of any uplift in the land’s value post-sale, often secured by a restriction or charge over the land. Joint venture agreements allow landowners to share in the profits of development while mitigating risks through clearly defined roles and contributions. Additional safeguards, such as title restrictions and charges over the land, ensure compliance with agreed terms and protect the landowner’s position. Our team provides comprehensive legal advice in a straightforward way, so you can structure these agreements to align with your long-term goals while avoiding common pitfalls.
Contact Keri Constantatou on:
Call: 01245 228138 or
email: constantatouk@gepp.co.uk
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