Residential Property
Our thriving property team is headed by Jasmine Phayre and Steven Lewis
We deal with all property transactions and work closely with all parties to finalise each matter as quickly and efficiently as possible. Whatever the type of transaction, we understand that our clients want it concluded swiftly and to be kept updated. Our approach is focussed on delivering our clients’ objectives and we often work to tight deadlines to achieve that.
How can St. John Legal help you?
We provide a one stop service for all residential property matters. Whether you are buying or selling a home or second property, or re-mortgaging, we will guide you through the whole process, which can often be stressful and uncertain. We aim to manage each transaction pro-actively by taking control of each stage of the process whenever possible.
We also advise on new-build, off-plan purchases, buy-to-let investments, leasehold enfranchisement and lease extension, residential construction and refurbishment, Stamp Duty Land Tax, tenancy agreements and the full range of landlord and tenant issues.
Our team have a great depth of personal experience but also a wide network of trusted experts to call upon and whom we can introduce our clients to if necessary such as agents, surveyors, architects, planning consultants and other professionals to help you achieve your personal objectives.
Residential Development and the Private rental sector
St. John Legal has a number of developer clients with whom it works closely, ranging from first-time developers or house-builders to more experienced large-scale residential developers. We utilise our wide and well-established network of property professionals coupled with our extensive knowledge of the property market to manage each project, whatever its scope. We provide a necessarily bespoke and partner-led relationship to manage each stage of the process for you, from funding and acquisition, planning and construction through to management of tenants or disposal.
We are always pleased to hear from new clients and old to discuss your project and how we can help. Please give us a call without obligation.
Property Disputes including re-possession and Landlord and Tenant evictions
Our property team also offers specialist property litigation services to clients. We act for property owners, developers, finance providers as well as both landlords and tenants.
How can St. John Legal help you?
Whatever your position or issue, we will advise you on the law and take all possible steps to protect your rights and interests.
While protection of your rights and assets is our primary objective, whenever possible we take a practical and pragmatic approach to try and agree on terms of settlement of a property dispute. If that is not possible or appropriate we use our expertise and experience to achieve your objective.
St. John Legal deals with landlord and tenant disputes, ranging from relatively simple rent arrears cases to more complex matters. We mainly act for landlord clients and deal with dilapidations claims, service charge disputes, lease renewal cases, forfeiture, squatter and trespass matters, easement and breach of covenant claims and collective enfranchisement.
We also act for Liquidators and Administrators in dealing with issues arising out of insolvency St. John Legal also experts in leasehold valuation and property chamber tribunal work.
Construction disputes are dealt with by our specialist commercial litigation department which has expertise in all forms of building contracts and alternative dispute resolution.
Repossession and Landlord and Tenant evictions
Our Property Litigation team provides a bespoke property repossession service to landlords, whether the objective is to re-possess as soon as possible or to force a tenant to remedy a breach of the tenancy agreement.
St. John Legal advises landlords on law and procedure and manages the process for you. We advise landlords of their options and provide a streamlined service to achieve their objective as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Please give us a call to discuss your matter and for details of fixed or estimated costs, depending upon the complexity of the issues you are faced with.
The amount we charge for conveyancing depends on various factors, including but not limited to, the value of the transaction, the complexity, and whether it is freehold or leasehold. We provide a quote for fixed fees once we are given all relevant information. The amount of our charges ranges from £750 + VAT and other disbursements for the simplest transaction up to £10,000 + VAT and disbursements (as an example) in high value and more complex transactions. The examples below provide an estimate and breakdown for the various types of transaction up to a value of £350,000. If you require an estimate relating to a particular transaction, please follow the link below and provide us with all relevant information.
FEE INFORMATION click here for information about our residential property fees
