Development

Commercial Development

Roach Pittis has extensive experience guiding developers through every stage of a commercial project on the Isle of Wight and beyond. From securing land on favourable terms to delivering a completed, income-producing asset, our lawyers provide clear, practical advice that keeps your scheme on track.

We regularly assist with:

• Exclusivity / lock-out agreements

• Conditional contracts and option agreements

• Agreements for lease and pre-lets to occupiers

• Planning and infrastructure agreements

• Overage arrangements

• Development funding and finance facilities

• Forward funding and ultimate investment sale

Residential Development

Acting for both landowners and housebuilders, we cover the full development life-cycle, from land assembly and acquisition to site set-up and rapid plot sales. Our team’s hands-on approach, technical know-how, and extensive market insight help you navigate issues quickly and keep projects moving.

Typical matters we handle include:

• Site acquisition and assembly

• Lock-out / exclusivity agreements

• Conditional or unconditional purchase contracts

• Central ransom strips and deferred consideration

• Overage / claw-back provisions and legal charges

• Development agreements and service easements

• Full site set-up with model plot-sale packs

• Estate-management solutions and management-company formation

• Efficient plot sales from reservation to completion