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Investing in UK Real Estate?

We have put together a handful of simple guides for overseas investors, highlighting the potential pitfalls, challenges and the solutions to investing in UK real estate. A list of the guides is shown below.  

  • Acquisition terms - The terms that apply to a sale and purchase of a commercial property asset and the various types of contracts available.
  • Brownfield and Contaminated Land -The regulatory framework for contaminated land and the process of environmental due diligence which should be undertaken when assessing a site for potential investment.
  • Construction procurement - The main procurement options that are available and the various contracts available to secure a development.
  • Environmental liabilities, including waste, water and flooding - The main environmental compliance controls and the pitfalls to watch out for.
  • Insurance Policies - Insurance cover effected either in the UK market or elsewhere for the acquisition of UK commercial property requires careful calibration with the UK contractual acquisition terms.
  • Investment vehicles - Some of the possible vehicles and structures which may be used where an investor is considering an indirect investment.
  • Lease expiry - The conditions which must be satisfied for a tenant to have security of tenure and how termination of a protected tenant may be enforced under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
  • Planning Permissions - The planning process and policies which must be complied with in order for a development to commence construction.
  • Property tax, including rates, SDLT and VAT - A guide to the main UK tax considerations for a non-UK resident looking to acquire UK real estate as an investment.  
  • Transaction flow diagram - A pictorial representation of a typical investment purchase in England and Wales including key stages to be completed and indicative timelines.
  • What does the lease not say - The elements that need to be considered including qualified covenants, break clauses, repairing covenants, and business rates.

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Robert Bindless

BLP
Partner, Commercial Real Estate
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Chris de Pury

BLP
Partner, Commercial Real Estate

If you would like any further information or advice on investing in the UK real estate market, please email us.