August 19, 2025
In this blog we look at the importance of section 38 agreements and why not having this in place can be a risk.
Residential Developer Services
Residential site development can be complex and difficult without the right legal support. Residential property developers often find that a volume of legal needs arise throughout the life cycle of a development, which might include everything from support with site acquisition to the legal transfer of managed areas on conclusion of a development. The expert property development solicitors at Switalskis are here to help. Our professional team has worked with property developers throughout the set up and execution of a development to make the process of property development projects as fast and simple as possible.
To speak to a solicitor about our residential developer services, get in touch with Switalskis today by calling 0800 138 0458 or contact us through the website.
Our specialist residential development team will take the time to understand your vision for the site’s development in detail so we can help you achieve your goals. We tailor our services and provide bespoke assistance, whether you need expert legal advice on a specific issue or comprehensive support throughout the development. We can advise you on everything within the lifecycle of the development from beginning to end. Giving the residential development the correct structure will help you to achieve your best outcome.
At Switalskis, our aim is to help residential property developers by giving them comprehensive legal support that leads to the success of the site. For extra peace of mind, you can be sure of a swift response to your enquiry.
The lifecycle of a property development site is a complex journey, and our expert property development lawyers are well-versed in navigating every stage.
Our experienced property development lawyers understand that the set-up of your residential development is key to the delivery of a consistent, efficient and effective site. We work with you to understand in detail your business objectives and vision for the development. Our specialist property development team give you clarity on what will be required. Doing this removes delays and improves turnaround times later in the residential development process. By understanding the details we can create a framework to support and meet the specific requirements of your residential development.
Every residential development is different, and our proactive team will make sure that you receive tailored advice on what is required for your development to run smoothly. This may include agreements for the adoption of roads and sewers, easements for the connection of utilities or management agreements for the amenity of your development. Our skilled property development team have the solution you are looking for.
We’ll consider your plans for the layout of the development. Once the route of services and utilities has been established, we can advise on the suitability of a Deed of Easement to secure the rights for the connections to be made. Equally, we understand the importance of infrastructure agreements being in place at the earliest possible stage. We’re on hand to negotiate robust agreements that will create certainty for your residential development.
Planning is a key consideration for any residential development. Our experienced team is on hand to advise you on the information your plot buyers will want to see. Where a section 106 agreement is required to cover planning obligations we’re here to support you and provide the advice you need to meet the requirements of your development.
The site set-up provides the foundation for a successful development. Detail at this stage allows precedent contracts for sale and plot transfers to be drafted. This in turn promotes an efficient plot sales conveyancing process for you and your plot buyers. Our property development specialists can ensure the details needed to unlock the success of your development are in place.
We understand that the focus of your business is your customer. We can provide a site set-up service to deliver a smooth customer journey from reservation to completion.
The requirement for management and maintenance of open space on new residential developments is now the norm. Our experienced property development lawyers understand you need to make suitable arrangements and will often appoint a management company to take responsibility for the development’s ongoing management and amenities. The key to the success of these arrangements relies on the relationship established between you and your appointed management company. Our expert property development team are here to understand the development and management responsibilities. We’ll work with you to ensure that the set-up of the management structure meets your requirements.
A management agreement details the requirements for the set-up and management of open space within your development. We understand the difficulties that can arise if these management arrangements are not negotiated at the outset of a new development. We have the expertise to negotiate a robust agreement for the residential development at the start. Our property development specialists will ensure your agreement covers all aspects of the managed land and that it details when responsibility will pass from you to your appointed management company.
A management agreement includes details of the duties and responsibilities of the developer and the management company, including budget and reporting requirements. This agreement contains the requirements for both the legal and practical handover of the managed areas on the development so it is known from the outset what is required for the smooth handover and transfer of the land to the management company.
The agreement will also set out what is required for the sale and completion of plots and how the relationship between the plot purchaser and the management company is to be established. A clear and consistent relationship between the plot purchaser and management company sets you on the right footing for the smooth management of your residential development.
We have the experience to ensure you know your responsibilities for the handover and legal transfer of the amenity areas. Early instruction to capture your criteria will ensure that the management arrangements established by the agreement are included in the plot sales documentation. Where additional documentation is required, such as a Deed of Covenant between the plot purchaser and management company, we’ll ensure this is agreed in advance and forms part of the plot sales documentation.
Management agreements can be complex. We aim to simplify the difficult and deliver an agreement that works for you and your development.
The property development team at Switalskis knows how complicated and taxing the plot sales conveyancing process can be, especially from a legal perspective. That’s why we work closely with you to understand your commercial aims and tailor our plot sales service to meet your needs. Through the use of our bespoke case management system, we tailor our approach to meet your individual needs. Combining legal expertise with operational efficiencies, our property development lawyers can deliver a thorough and comprehensive plot sales conveyancing service that will make the process as smooth and simple as possible.
Our team have a wealth of experience in conducting plot sales conveyancing for residential developers. We’ll review your title to the development to reveal any interests that need to be considered for the sale of plots and agree on the procedure to allow your plot sales to proceed without delay. Our expert team will prepare precedent contracts and transfers to make sure they meet your needs and the needs of your development. A focus on consistency and efficiency throughout the process allows you to achieve the exchange of contracts and legal completion on plot sales in the shortest possible timeframe.
Our services can be tailored to suit developments of all types and sizes, and we take the same client-led approach in every case. That way, you can be sure that we’re always working towards the outcome you’re looking to achieve.
Our property development specialists work on a range of residential developments from local developers to national housebuilders. In our capacity as the plot sales conveyancer, we’ll take care of the necessary paperwork by preparing legal documents, reviewing the development’s legal title and reviewing proposed estate plans. We’ll prepare the information ready for your plot buyer’s conveyancer to review so that you can start taking reservations without delay.
Once a sale has been agreed we’ll deal with enquiries raised by plot purchasers’ solicitors so you can proceed from reservation to exchange of contracts in the shortest time frame possible. On legal completion, we will handle the financial aspects of the transaction for you and provide you with a full breakdown of the funds received. Whatever you need from our plot sales conveyancing service, we’re here to tailor our approach to the specific requirements of your development.
We understand that for your business timing is key. We will take time to review your timescales and work with you to achieve your goals.
A professionally drafted management agreement can provide the structure for a well-managed residential development, but this is only one piece of the residential development jigsaw. Our experienced team understand that the legal arrangements need to support the practical arrangements for your development. At the conclusion of a development, you’ll be looking to arrange handover of the amenity areas without delay so that the maintenance responsibilities of your appointed management company can commence.
We’re here to support you throughout. We’ll ensure the legal arrangements – including the legal transfer of the open space to the appointed management company – keep pace with practical arrangements.
We understand the difficulties that can arise if there’s a delay between a management company starting the practical maintenance of amenity areas and the legal transfer of land being completed. Whether a development is ongoing or the practical handover has happened, we’re here to review arrangements and provide you with the advice and support needed to keep your development running smoothly.
The legal transfer of the open space will cover the legal arrangements. This will include the responsibilities of you as the residential developer and the management company relating to the open space. You may require the management company to enter into obligations in the legal transfer covering the ongoing maintenance and management of the amenity areas. Our experienced team will make sure that the legal transfer covers what you need for the development.
Legal transfer of the open space can be overlooked as a formality. We bring the formalities into focus and deliver a legal transfer that works for you and your development, giving you the confidence that the necessary legal arrangements are in place. Our advice is that early instruction on the legal transfer of the managed land is essential to eliminate any delay in the effective and efficient management of the amenity areas.
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To speak to one of our residential development solictors, call us today on 0800 1380 458 or get in touch through the website.
There's a lot to account for when you are setting up a residential property development, and it's crucial to be thorough in your approach. Trust the legal expertise of the team at Switalskis, and we'll handle the difficult aspects as efficiently as possible on your behalf. To demonstrate what makes our approach different, we've made the following commitments:
Residential development can be full of legal nuances, so it's vital to make sure your plans are watertight before you move ahead. The expert team at Switalskis can review documents, break down terminology and make sure you understand your legal obligations, so you can make decisions with confidence.
We take the time to understand your expectations and to explore and establish targets for your projects.
We understand the practical aspects of residential development not just the legal background and formalities. We've got years of experience and a raft of satisfied clients to prove it. When you come to Switalskis, you can rest easy knowing you're in safe, skilled hands.
Our main goal is to get you the best outcome possible. We go the extra mile to protect your interests. We’re always working to manage and mitigate business risks.
Contact our property development solicitors today for comprehensive support or bespoke services tailored to your specific needs. Call us on 0800 1380 458 , or get in touch through the website today.
Contact our property development solicitors today for comprehensive support or bespoke services tailored to your specific needs. Call us on 0800 1380 458, or get in touch through the website today.