Social Housing

Howes Percival advises multiple housing associations, charities and local authorities on a range of matters relating to property. The breadth of work spans property development and ownership, through land acquisition and planning to development and litigation, among other areas.

"Howes Percival is an excellent team which is complete in its replies, providing a full scope of advice, including any potential risks to us as an organisation."

"Howes Percival has been fantastic. It is organised and efficient with excellent communication."

"Howes Percival explains legal terms in a clear way."

"The whole firm feels like it has expert knowledge in the shared ownership area."

"Howes Percival is absolutely on top of everything - we never have to chase the team. It is positive, proactive and has a can-do approach."

Howes Percival represented Freebridge Community Housing in the £15 million acquisition of 78 grant-funded affordable homes on local authority-owned land.

Estelle Corner leads Howes Percival's social housing team, showcasing a wide breadth of expertise in shared ownership, sales, acquisitions and planning agreements. She also provides in-house training webinars to clients on these matters. "Estelle isexceptionally competent, organised and efficient." "I have nothing but praise for Estelle and her expertise. I have a huge amount of respect for her." "Estelle provided an all-round service. She completely understood our objectives and acted quickly to assist us with delivering them at every stage."

Jonathan Parker frequently acts for housing associations in transactions, with particular interest in Section 106 affordable housing provisions. "He provides diligent and strong communication." "Jonathan Parker provides an excellent all-round service." "Jonathan is excellent at his job; I will always recommend him."