March 02, 2026
Sally Christey, Deputy Head of Commercial Property, outlines the key differences and similarities between a conditional contract or an option agreement.
Residential Development Services
Switalskis provides nationally recognised specialist legal services for property developers, landowners, and management companies, ensuring seamless transactions and compliance at every stage. See below for the range of services our expert team delivers.
With in-depth industry knowledge we offer clear advice tailored for your needs. We help clients navigate complex regulations, mitigate risks, and protect their investments. Trusted by industry professionals, we deliver proactive legal support to keep developments running smoothly and in full compliance.
Comprehensive land acquisition services, ensuring smooth negotiations and well designed contracts to meet your objectives.
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Our site set-up services cover everything you need to make sure your development is built on solid foundations.
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Our plot and new build conveyancing teams guarantee seamless plot sales and new home purchases.
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We work with management companies to ensure they get the best out of every site they manage. From initial agreements to long term compliance.
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The residential conveyancing team at Switalskis was named the ‘New Build Conveyancing Team of the Year’ at the British Conveyancing Awards 2025. This prestigious national award recognises the hard work, specialist expertise and unwavering dedication our team brings to every new build transaction, along with our consistent delivery of great results.
Conveyancing for new build properties demands specialist expertise as it involves nuances that can make the process more complex than purchasing any other home. To be named the best team in the country by an expert panel of judges is an incredible honour and testament to our team’s client service, forward-thinking approach, and technical expertise.
We are immensely proud of this achievement, which reflects our commitment to providing our clients and developer partners with an industry-leading service that makes the dream of a new home a reality for many.
Sally Christey, Deputy Head of Commercial Property, outlines the key differences and similarities between a conditional contract or an option agreement.
Sally Christey, Deputy Head of Commercial Property, outlines the key differences between exclusivity and lock-out agreement.
From site acquisition through to planning, construction, and eventual sales of the properties, clear and effective communication is critical to success.
As a property developer, being aware of restrictive covenants and how they can affect your ability to develop a new residential site can be crucial. Restrictive covenants can render a development unviable, even where planning permission has been granted. In this blog, we look at what a restrictive covenant is, how they can affect a new build development and how problematic covenants can be dealt with at the outset to ensure a smooth development.
At Switalskis, our residential development services are experts at making sure your development runs smoothly.
We make sure you know what is happening at every step of the process. We give you actionable advice that's in your best interests.
When you’re facing deadlines and targets, you need an experienced legal team you can rely on. With our expertise on your side, you’ll be in safe hands.
Your development is our top priority. We're not just here to provide legal services; we're here to make sure you receive the best possible outcomes for your business.
If you're acquiring a site or already developing contact us today to make sure your contracts are effective and your development is secure.
Call us on 0800 1380 458 or get in touch through our website.