Real estate

  • We had an excellent service that looked out for our needs and worked to push the property through on a very tight time scale. We had a close relationship working with the team which made the process very easy for us.
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The property sector is critical to the economic landscape in any jurisdiction and, whatever's going on in the market, every transaction requires lawyers who can act proactively, adapt and deliver in an ever-changing environment.

We know that everyone's circumstances, priorities and goals are different; whether you are looking to develop or acquire a commercial property, relocate offshore or purchase residential property, you need an experienced lawyer who will guide you through the maze of property law and ensure a hassle-free experience.

Based in the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey, our full-service real estate teams are recognised by clients for their responsive, friendly and commercially aware approach. Our partners remain hands-on, working in close collaboration with our clients, their advisers and other legal professionals to ensure every deal and transaction is managed to successful completion. We are proactive at every stage, going above and beyond expectations to provide clients with the best possible service.

Regardless of the prevailing economic and market conditions, our goal is to minimise the risks and drive maximum value for our clients in every property transaction. Our property specialists have the local knowledge and expertise to provide top quality advice on all commercial and residential transactions, as well as give meaningful opinions and anticipate challenges and opportunities, at every stage of the process.

15 Mar 2019

Selling inherited property

Under Jersey law, if a person has no Will of Jersey immovable estate (the Will), as soon they die, their freehold property automatically passes to their heirs at law, being their natural beneficiaries. If the deceased left no Will then nothing more can b...

6 Nov 2025

Latest Jersey House Price Index statistics for Q3 2025

The report on the House Price Index (HPI) for the third quarter of 2025 has been released and gives us a clear position as to how the market has performed as the year progresses.   Property prices Reassuringly, the seasonally mix adjusted average pr...

22 Oct 2025

Inheritance of Guernsey property

The loss of a loved one can be a deeply emotional time. Alongside the grief, families often face the practical challenges of dealing with property and other assets left behind. Decisions taken in advance about inheritance can therefore bring welcome cert...

31 Jul 2025

Planning services: Greater transparency needed

Senior Planning Consultant Chris Crew was recently interviewed by BBC News Guernsey on the States of Guernsey's Development & Planning Authority's 17% increase in planning and building control application fees.  The interview also covered the pr...

1 May 2025

Latest Jersey House Price Index statistics for Q1 2025

The report on the Jersey House Price Index (HPI) for the first quarter of 2025 has been released and provides a great overview as to how the year has commenced. Property prices As expected property values continue to decrease at an average of 1% compared...

25 Mar 2025

New policy approved for Guernsey's open market inscriptions

Policy and guidance for Guernsey's Open Market Housing Register (Register) has now been approved by the States following proposals from the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure (E&I). These proposal provide a policy basis for greater fl...

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