Social Housing
UK Guide 2025 : East Midlands
Band 2
Email address
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03301 001 014Chambers Review
Freeths acts for registered providers and developers on a wide range of social housing matters, including acquisitions and sales, as well as construction projects. The firm also has experience assisting councils with joint ventures and investment partnerships. It offers additional strength in housing management and governance matters.
Work Highlights
- Freeths acted for Jigsaw Homes Midlands in the purchase of 54 homes from Peveril Homes for approximately £11 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freeths is approachable, flexible and knowledgeable of the market."
"What really makes Freeths stand out is its can-do approach to constraints faced in every development."
"I have absolute faith in the social housing team at Freeths. It deals with all matters wonderfully and translates technical matters to myself and colleagues."
"Freeths is quick in acting, responsive and knowledgeable."
"Freeths has a highly competent and conscientious team. It has outstanding knowledge of development issues related to affordable housing."
"Freeths is approachable, flexible and knowledgeable of the market."
"What really makes Freeths stand out is its can-do approach to constraints faced in every development."
"I have absolute faith in the social housing team at Freeths. It deals with all matters wonderfully and translates technical matters to myself and colleagues."
"Freeths is quick in acting, responsive and knowledgeable."
"Freeths has a highly competent and conscientious team. It has outstanding knowledge of development issues related to affordable housing."
Notable Practitioners
Director Sarah Rowe heads the social housing team at Freeths. She advises a range of clients, including registered providers and property developers, on acquisitions and leases.
"Sarah provides excellent customer service and excellent advice."
"Sarah has excellent depth of knowledge and can translate complex legal matters for the client."
"Sarah is outstanding to work with and she makes Nottingham Freeths what it is."
"Sarah is an excellent social housing director."