Residential development & strategic land

Who we are

Our Residential Development & Strategic Land team is made up of experienced specialists who understand the intricacies of land development and planning. With over 50 years of combined expertise, we support clients in navigating the full lifecycle of residential projects – from land acquisition, planning and site assembly to development, refinance and disposal. We focus on providing practical, innovative, and commercial solutions that align with your goals, ensuring that every stage of your project is handled with care and precision.

What we do

The firm advises on a full range of matters, such as:

• Land acquisition and sale
• Planning and development advice
• Residential development contracts – related to planning promotion, acquisition, construction, sales, joint ventures and collaborations
• Property and land disputes – whether arising from contractual agreements or related to land interests, covenants or boundaries
• Funding and financing advice for residential developments, from traditional development finance to investor partnerships
• Environmental and compliance guidance
• Infrastructure and utility agreements
• Affordable housing and Section 106 agreements

How we can help you

Our Residential Development & Strategic Land team is all about building strong, personal relationships with you. We take the time to really understand your vision and goals, which is what sets Tyr apart. This connection helps us provide the most relevant and practical advice to guide you through every stage of your development journey, from land acquisition to project completion. Whether you’re navigating planning hurdles, securing funding, or dealing with contracts, we can support you.

Examples of the team’s recent and previous experience

• We acted for a leading regional housebuilder to draft and advise on a strategic option agreement in respect of a residential development site notwithstanding considerable issues emanating from two historic option agreements at the property and the adjoining land of the landowner.
• We advised an international client on its sale of a brownfield site with outline planning permission for residential development of c700 houses crafting a bespoke suite of documents containing intricate drafting around a multi-faceted security profile.
• We advised on a multiple landowner acquisition of a large mixed-use site allocated for in excess of 1,700 new homes and over 1 million square feet of commercial development space creating a plethora of strategic options and associated contracts.
• We acted for a developer client in its role as promoter advising on an agreement concerning the promotion of a potential development site addressing a multitude of boundary issues and title defects.
• We are advising a client as owner and promoter on a multiple landowner residential development site involving option agreement variation and negotiation alongside conditional contracts with multiple buyers.
• On an ongoing basis we advise various top 10 plc housebuilders on their immediate and strategic land acquisitions, including:
  • advising on the completion of option agreements and purchase of various phases of a 1,000+ house development including major highways infrastructure an estimated GDV in excess of £100m.
  • advising on the conditional acquisition of a site for c300 new houses and an estimated GDV in excess of £45,000,000.
  • advising in relation to a high value 400 unit scheme post-acquisition, which included a compensation claim (with a value of c£1,500,000) with Northern Powergrid in respect of overhead electric lines affecting a development.