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Cripps

Real Estate: High Value Residential

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : National Leaders (outside London)

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Cripps has a highly respected residential property team that acts for HNW individuals, developers and landlords buying or selling high value residential property and land. This includes agricultural and rural estates; new developments and off plan units. Our clients are both domestic and international.

We are one of only a few firms that deliver holistic legal advice to U/HNW private clients, many of whom in the modern world require more than simple or traditional property advice. We are able to draw on the experience of our leading lawyers, from across private client, real estate and corporate practice teams, to deliver creative and practical solutions. While some firms say that they are full service in this sector, many are unable to deal in-house with specialist issues such as leasehold enfranchisement and the increasingly complex SDLT regime. This is alongside planning, construction and employment issues which frequently arise on high value transactions. 

Types of work handled:

  • Residential conveyancing
  • Leasehold enfranchisement
  • Landed estates
  • Residential development
  • Residential management services

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Real Estate: High Value Residential - National Leaders (outside London)

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What the Team is Known For
The team at Cripps is experienced in advising on residential property sales, purchases and enfranchisement matters. The team has particular strength in country estates deals but also handles London purchases and sales.
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Strengths

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  • Cripps are experts in their field. They're very specialised and focus on London high-end residential.

    Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

  • I found Cripps to be excellent at considering the overall situation, as well as the detail, in advising me, as the purchaser, where there might be issues going forward and in being my advocate in the deal. There was more depth of understanding and consideration of future repercussions of decisions than I have experienced in conveyancing elsewhere. The communication was clear and frequent.

    Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Cripps is strong in understanding client needs, and in their ability to negotiate and chase the other party. They're willing to be flexible even with tight deadlines. They are aware of the complexities of sales and purchases.

    Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

  • At Cripps, every challenging scenario we have encountered has been dealt with professionally and appropriately, with the best outcome achieved for all parties involved.

    Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Cripps is very adept at everything and hugely experienced at all levels. They are always easy to contact and responsive.

    Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sally Firby
    Sally Firby

    Sally Firby

    Sally Firby regularly advises wealthy clients on residential property transactions in the South of England. Firby is particularly noted for country estates work.

    • Sally is consistently outstanding.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Sally is a leader in her field – outstanding in every regard.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Sally is the number one in my opinion; she is exceptional.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

    • What can I say! Sally has looked after us for what seems like forever and, as lead partner, has allocated terrific, capable specialists for each assignment. She's always there for you – a rock.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Leslie Hill-Smith
    Leslie Hill-Smith

    Leslie Hill-Smith

    Leslie advises on high-value residential property transactions and leasehold matters, drawing on experience across multiple international jurisdictions.

    • The great thing about Leslie is that she understands residential leaseholds and handled two complicated sales in the last two years.
      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Rebecca Hughes
    Rebecca Hughes

    Rebecca Hughes

    Rebecca Hughes leads the firm's residential property team in Tunbridge Wells. Hughes is regularly instructed to advise on complex residential property transactions in the countryside.

    • Rebecca is an absolute pleasure to deal with.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Rebecca is very capable and professional.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Rebecca is very professional, proactive and good at communicating. I trust her advice completely for my clients.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Anna Favre
    Anna Favre

    Anna Favre

    Anna Favre is a residential estate partner in the team, advising developers, estates, companies and high net worth individuals. She often works on matters concerning leaseholds, collective enfranchisement and issues related to the new Building Safety Act.

    • Anna is personable, user-friendly and knowledgeable.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anna is just excellent and a leader in her field.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anna has excellent aptitude.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anna is a true expert in her field and regularly presents at industry conferences.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anna is very smart in the enfranchisement space.

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