Ground rent portfolios


We have many years experience of advising investors on the management and financing of their ground rent and residential reversion portfolios, as well as on acquisitions and disposals.

Investors are operating within an evolving political and legal framework. With years of experience in acting for institutional and private investors in this asset class, we can advise on the changes and their implications for you. 

We understand the considerations for these investment are often different from those in other real estate markets and so require a different approach. We work closely with you to ensure that you you take every opportunity to maximise returns, while protecting your reputation as a fair and reasonable landlord.

Our experience


Our lawyers are some of the most experienced in this specialist sector and are trusted advisers to several of the largest national investors in this market.

We can advise on all issues that arise in respect of ground rent and residential reversion portfolios. Our experience includes:

  • Assisting clients refinance their portfolios
  • Advising on acquisitions and disposals of apartment blocks and residential estates, as well as entire portfolios (both directly and using corporate structures)
  • Dealing with enfranchisement and lease extension claims (both voluntary and statutory)
  • Representing landlords in tribunal proceedings
  • Advising on right to manage and other management issues

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Our clients


Our clients include institutional and private investors and funds, operating in all parts of the country. They own and manage portfolios ranging from several hundred thousand units to just a few. 

We've been involved with a number of landmark cases in this sector, including:

  • Sportelli 
  • Cravecrest
  • Jewelcraft

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