'Far more than just bricks & mortar': What buyers need to know about branded residences
'From a legal perspective, the branded residence is more complex than a traditional purchase,' write Penny Cox and Jessica Lewis, 'for it is far more than just bricks and mortar.'
Senior Associate Penny Cox advises on high-value residential sales and purchases, mortgages and portfolio refinancing, lease extensions and collective enfranchisement. She acts for a broad spectrum of clients including high-net-worth individuals, investors, companies and banks. Jessica has experience working on a range of transactions relating to prime residential property in London and the country. Jessica represents a broad spectrum of clients, including private high-net worth individuals, family offices, trustees, charities, tenants and banks.
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