The core strength of MacRoberts’ Real Estate Group is the range of skills available to our clients. We have impeccable credentials in commercial and residential property development, property investment, property finance, retail property, hotels, leisure and licensing and general leasing work.
This range of skills allows us to provide a comprehensive property service for any type or size of deal and any type or size of client active in the Scottish Real Estate sector. Following is a brief description of the services which we provide in the sectors in which we are involved:
Commercial Real Estate Development & Investment
Property development was the foundation of our Real Estate Group, which we have built upon to provide the full range of property services. Our credentials in this area are strong and now extend to urban regeneration projects. We act for an increasing number of big name property investor clients, a number of whom are also developers, who have either diversified into investment or who have taken to creating their own investment product. See also our specialist Development Unit services.
Our services include:
- Title due diligence
- Acquisition and disposal contracts
- Specialist planning and environmental advice
- Specialist tax advice
- Property finance and securitisation
Residential Development
We have transformed from acting on developments for residential purposes to acting for residential developers - a subtle, but key, distinction. By focussing on the needs of the client in the specific context of residential developments, we have created a service which can be bespoke for each residential developer client. We are able to appreciate and then meet the needs of each client and each development.
As well as the essential property development services noted previously, in this area we advise clients on the terms of deeds of conditions governing the future management of their sites, and on construction, planning and environmental issues, via our specialist lawyers in those areas. We can also deal with the onward sale of the completed homes using our in-house team of dedicated plot sales paralegals. See also our specialist Development Unit services.
Property Finance
We offer a one-stop service for clients, having experience of a wide range of projects in all sectors. We have been involved in some of the largest and most innovative developments across the UK retail, banking, industrial, office and transportation fields. We act for financiers, investors and developers and have extensive experience in all aspects of property finance including:
- investment acquisitions and disposals
- securitisation and refinancing
- joint ventures
- developments
- sale and leaseback
For further information on our Banking & Finance Group, click here.
Retail
We act for a range of retail clients in the acquisition and disposal of retail premises, and for investors and developers in the acquisition, disposal, development and letting of shopping centres and retail parks.
Leisure & Hospitality
We are increasingly active in this sector, where our services span all of those required in the development and investment sector, but with licensing advice in addition. We have built our credentials in this sector on the back of active leisure clients, many with high-profile brands.
If you are looking for details of our Residential Property services, then please click here.