Residential property and conveyancing

Our dedicated residential property solicitors are known for their meticulous attention to detail, trusted guidance and accessibility. Whether you are purchasing a home or are a property investor looking for reliable advice to assist you with a property sale or purchase, our team goes above and beyond to deliver an exceptional service and enable you to achieve your property needs.

A seamless and responsive property service

Penningtons Manches Cooper has built an enviable reputation with not only clients but also with estate agents and developers. We are known for our ability to resolve issues in a creative and pragmatic way, overcoming obstacles and meeting tight deadlines. The team ensures that your transaction is progressed efficiently to secure the property, and that you are informed and consulted at each key stage, maintaining transparency and confidence at every step.

We have experience in dealing with high-value residential property transactions in prime central London, as well as country properties and estates. We advise on the purchase and disposal of land, the sub-division of land, off-plan new build purchases, and the financing of purchases and refinancing of existing property. From our offices in London, Guildford and Oxford, we support clients throughout the UK and internationally, offering a seamless and responsive service across jurisdictions.

Our significant experience of landlord and tenant matters enables us to provide comprehensive legal advice on lease extensions, the acquisition of freeholds subject to leases, tenant rental agreements and the whole range of buy-to-let issues facing a new residential landlord.

We work closely with other teams within Penningtons Manches Cooper, and can call upon our specialist private client and tax teams to assist you with any possible tax implications of purchasing and disposing of property and land. The team has an excellent reputation for providing innovative and tailored solutions for its clients.

I know that with the team at Penningtons Manches Cooper the level of communication will be first class.

If you are an overseas individual, our highly-rated immigration team are on hand to support on any immigration issues which you face. Our real estate division has expertise in planning, construction and development, and disputes. Our integrated approach means that all legal aspects of your property transactions are catered for from start to finish, giving you complete peace of mind.

How we help our clients

Residential property conveyancing

Purchase, disposal and subdivision of land

Complex land law issues

Landlord and tenant matters

Buy-to-let and investment property issues

Leasehold enfranchisement

Legal formalities of mortgages and remortgages

Tax planning

International mobility integrated advice service

Useful resources

Conveyancing fees

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The team did a fantastic job representing me on the sale of my house. They went out of their way to make the process as quick and easy as it could possibly be. I am absolutely delighted with the service I received.

I used the team for two residential property sales and they were excellent at communicating to the other side the key points and managing enquiries.

Your responsiveness, ability to be proactive and organisation have added tremendous value. It is no exaggeration to say that we would not have achieved exchange within our requirements were it not for your work.

The team responded promptly to my enquiries.

Worked closely with us on all aspects and made it feel personal rather than just another client.

Recent work highlights

Swift high-value property acquisition

Providing expert advice on the purchase of a property for more than £7 million, successfully completing the transaction within an exceptionally tight timeframe of just ten days from initial instructions.

Extensive portfolio of residential properties

Assisting clients with their portfolios and single residential properties which have a combined value in excess of £1 billion in an average year.

Substantial tax savings on country property

Successfully meeting the capital gains deadline for exchange of contracts on the sale of an extensive country property. For our client, this achievement meant a sizeable saving on tax.

Complex residential investment purchase

Acquiring a residential investment property with a complicated leasehold title for our client. The property was a company sale in the hands of an administrative receiver.

Sub-sale of luxury London flats

Advising on the multi-million pound sub-sale of a property portfolio comprising 15 luxury flats in West London, ensuring a smooth transaction for our client.

Super prime West End purchase

Advising on the successful purchase of a super prime residential property located in London’s prestigious West End, with a value of more than £18 million.

Prime property sale of two buildings

Advising on the sale of two buildings that accommodate a total of 50 flats with a combined value of more than £10 million, achieving a smooth and timely completion.

Prime property sale of two buildings

Advising on the sale of two buildings that accommodate a total of 50 flats with a combined value of more than £10 million, achieving a smooth and timely completion.