Housebuilding & Land Development

Specialist lawyers for all your building and planning requirements

Your Housebuilding & Land Development specialists under one roof

The housebuilding industry is the cornerstone of the British Economy.

Our specialist Housebuilding & Land Development team has been undertaking a wide range of general and complex transactions specifically for property developers, house builders and landowners for over 50 years.

Our unrivalled experience and depth of expertise in one team makes Goughs the obvious choice when deciding who to speak with about your planning and development requirements.

Key Contact

Andrew Given

Partner and Head of Land & Development

How can we support you?

Our house building expertise include:

  • Sale and acquisition of development land.
  • Planning matters which includes Section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings and affordable housing disposals.
  • All matters of site development

 

Our specialist approach at Goughs ensures we can draw on experts from a range of disciplines and can therefore also offer associated services, such as Shareholders agreements, corporate structures and employment matters, as well as Wills and Trusts to protect your investments for future generations.

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The South West's Housebuilding & Land Development specialists

Your property development questions answered

At Goughs we have unrivalled experience in terms of both residential and commercial property acquisitions. We can offer you detailed and bespoke guidance and advice on:

  • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    Unconditional sale and purchase agreements
    Advice on ransom strips and restrictive covenants
    Collaboration and promotion agreements
    Overage provisions
    Landowners’ agreements

All planning and development work is different, and as such we draw on our many years of experience to give you a bespoke and realistic quote for all aspects of your project.

Get in touch for your quote today.

Yes, of course! We completely understand that living and working in the world you do, you don’t often have time for detailed conversations with your legal team, so we will work around you.

Our local offices are available during the week, but video conferences and calls can be arranged to suit you and your busy schedule.

Our corporate and commercial hub based just off the M4 provides an excellent space to host development and planning buildings with all parties that need to be involved.

Our clients rate us as excellent

D H

Professional, responsive and communicative at all times during the time they provided legal services to our business.

Chambers & Partners

The team is exceptional at grasping complex matters.

Andy Turner

Rebecca is professional, efficient and extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of Construction Law.

J B, Melksham

Very helpful, efficient friendly staff. My business matter was dealt with very well. I would be happy to recommend Goughs Solicitors.

Legal 500

Goughs provides an equally high level of service regardless of the scale of the job and the fee attached to it. They are a multi-disciplinary practice where the individual specialists communicate well between departments.

T R, Chippenham

I have dealt with Goughs on a professional level for over 10 years. I have always found them to be a diligent and trustworthy company, always willing to help when I contact them. They are truly professional and hard working people. As a result of their ongoing professionalism and friendly manner, I always recommend them to my clients.

Your Housebuilding and Land Development specialists

Aimee Glover

Senior Associate

Andrew Given

Partner and Head of Land & Development

Dan Shaw

Partner

Donna Linden

Senior Associate Residential Property Practitioner

Gemma Rodriguez-Molloy

Licensed Conveyancer

Gemma Sumsion

Head of Real Estate & Corporate

Grace Davies

Solicitor Graduate Apprentice

Hannah Conway

Trainee Solicitor

Grace Davies

Solicitor Graduate Apprentice

Dan Shaw

Partner

Jessica Reynolds

Plot Sales and Development Conveyancer

Hannah Conway

Trainee Solicitor

Laura Vickers

Plot Sales & Development Conveyancer

Hannah Jackson

Trainee Solicitor

Jonathan Carter-Lewis

Senior Associate

Rebecca Dennis

Head of Employment

Gemma Rodriguez-Molloy

Licensed Conveyancer

Donna Linden

Senior Associate Residential Property Practitioner

Hannah Delaney

Plot Sales & Development Conveyancer

Aimee Glover

Senior Associate

Andrew Given

Partner and Head of Land & Development

Rebecca Bailey

Senior Associate Solicitor

Gemma Sumsion

Head of Real Estate & Corporate

Why choose Goughs?

Local since 1882, with an excellent reputation

First-class, effective service

Largest solicitors in Wiltshire

Seven offices throughout the county

Nationally accredited law firm

Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners

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