Charity Property

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At Harrison Drury, our commercial property lawyers work closely with a range of organisations in the charity sector to help manage property assets. We understand the complexities and challenges for organisations operating in the non-profit/third sector where the focus is on creating social rather than material wealth.

Our experienced team can guide you through compliance with your obligations in respect of any transaction you intend to undertake; whether that is your intention to relocate either by way of lease or sale and acquisition, purchasing an investment property, or developing or partnering with a developer to develop charitable property

We advise on a wide range of real estate projects for charities including:

Restructuring ownership including retirement, appointment and replacement of trustees and officers and incorporating charities
Historic trusts, rules and title issues
Buying and selling charity property
Lettings and portfolio management
Residential and commercial development
Mortgages, property finance and secured lending
Property disputes and litigation

Having the power and permission to deal with the property through your governing document and in law, ensuring that the transaction is in the best interests of the charity, complying with legislation to get the best deal and documenting of all of this is paramount. We have an in-depth knowledge of charity law and the sector and apply this, along with our commercial expertise, to the transaction. This means that our clients benefit from careful guidance to take them through the process including obtaining Charity Commission consent, if required. We also have access to other specialist contacts such as surveyors, valuers and tax advisers that you may require.

All transactions involving charity property need careful planning and can often take some time so seeking our advice early is vital to ensure that you get it right and minimise delays in meeting the compliance requirements.

To speak to our commercial property specialists please call us on 01772 258321 or make an enquiry below to see how we can assist you and your business.

Meet our Commercial Property team

Nicola Beneduce

Partner Commercial Property

t: 01200 401114

m: 07585 704393

Charity Property

We advise on a wide range of real estate projects for charities including:

Meet our Commercial Property team

Nicola Beneduce

Simon England

Naomi Fell

Hannah Hughes

Amanda Marwood

Lara Watts

Wayne Ellison

Mike Fetherstone

Lucy Benton

Clare Davey

Sam Jones

Wendy Newbury

Jennifer Potts

Rhian Sale

Jackie Bate

Roberto Bonaminio

Laura Bradley

Jane Fillis

Danielle Leeming

Catherine Worthington

Lucy Beachell

Gemma Eastham

Danielle Jesson

Lois Parker

Zakira Vika

Kerry Webster

Lucy Parkhouse

Priya Anand

Faye Simpson

Terri Abbott

William Hornby Phillips

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