Overseas Investment and Management
Aticus’ commercial real estate team are able to offer advice to domestic and overseas investors on a range of matters.
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With a wealth of experience acting on both commercial and residential development projects, Aticus’ commercial real estate team are able to offer advice to domestic and overseas investors on a range of matters including: -
- Direct and indirect acquisitions;
- Disposal of assets;
- Leveraged transactions; and
- Portfolio management.
With the diversity and quality of our previous work, we are able to offer an end-to-end service that can add real value to your investment project. Aticus’ experience in this sector has seen the team advise high net worth investors on projects such as X1 Media City, the development of a mixed use scheme consisting of several retails and commercial units as well as 1,100 apartments, and Bridgewater Wharf, a £67m residential development in Salford.
At Aticus, understand that investing in UK property can be a complex and challenging process, particularly for overseas investors who are not familiar with the UK legal and regulatory frameworks.
Our team of real estate solicitors is committed to providing our clients with the legal guidance and representation they need to navigate the UK property market successfully. We provide a range of services, including advice on structuring investments, due diligence on properties, negotiating contracts and agreements and managing legal and regulatory compliance.
We have a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern UK property investments and utilise this knowledge to ensure that our clients comply with all applicable regulations.
We work closely with our clients to understand their goals and objectives and to develop a comprehensive legal strategy that meets their needs. Our team has extensive experience negotiating with local authorities, developers and other stakeholders, ensuring that our clients' interests are protected throughout the acquisition and development process.
We are committed to providing our clients with personalised attention and tailored solutions to meet their specific needs. We understand that investing in UK property is often a significant investment, and we work diligently to ensure that our clients' investments are protected and optimised.
If you are a foreign investor considering an investment in UK property, do not hesitate to contact us for a consultation. Our real estate team will work with you to develop a comprehensive legal strategy that meets your needs and ensures the success of your investment.
Our fees
Regional Transactions
| Purchase Price | Cost (excluding VAT) |
| Less that £500,000 | £1,700 |
| Greater than £500,000 | £2,100 |
London Transactions
| Purchase Price | Cost (excluding VAT) |
| Less that £500,000 | £1,700 |
| £500,000 to £1,000,000 | £2,300 |
| £1,000,000 to £1,500,000 | £2,900 |
| £1,500,000 to £2,000,000 | £3,600 |
Supplemental Fees and Third-Party Disbursements
| Fee/Disbursement | Cost estimate (excluding VAT) |
| Board Minutes Supplement | £250 |
| Mortgage Supplement | £500 |
| Searches | £350 |
Please note additional fees will be payable by way of third-party disbursements to HM Land Registry and HM Revenue and Customs at the point of completion. Given the level of such fees is determined by the particulars of the transaction, we shall advise you on these prior to exchange of contracts.
Services included in our prices
- Dealing with due diligence (including ID requirements)
- Reviewing the documents supplied by the seller’s solicitors regarding the seller’s title to the property itself and any associated liabilities.
- Carrying out searches and legal enquiries in respect of the property.
- Receiving, reviewing and reporting on any mortgage offer and raising any necessary issues with the lender.
- Providing a report on title detailing the information disclosed by the title documents, search results and replies to enquiries raised and highlighting any pertinent points.
- Advising on and representing the purchaser in negotiating the sale contract and transfer and reporting on their terms.
- Exchanging contracts and dealing with pre completion enquiries.
- Carrying out pre-completion searches between exchange and completion.
- Completing the purchase (receiving the purchase monies and sending funds to the seller’s solicitors).
- Drafting a tax return to HMRC relating to Stamp Duty Land Tax for approval (there may be additional charges if this return is complex as separate advice from our tax team or an accountant may be required).
- Applying to HM Land Registry to register the purchaser as owner of the property and to register any relevant rights, easements, covenants or restrictions. We can also deal with registration of company charges at Companies House.
Services not included in our prices
- Any advice on the tax implications of purchasing the property or any complicated stamp duty advice.
- Advice on any life planning arrangements (such as wills, trusts or inheritance tax) which may be affected by purchasing the property. Our private client team can assist with these queries.
- Any advice relating to the physical condition of the property.
- Work in respect of any environmental and health and safety matters arising.
- Any matters associated with the valuation of the property.
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