Protecting Property Rights & Investments

Expert Legal Support for Property Investment

Modern property ownership often involves complex arrangements that need careful legal protection.

Whether you’re investing in a family member’s property, sharing ownership with a partner, or protecting your capital contribution, we help secure your interests for the future.

Our property lawyers’ expertise covers:

  • Legal charges and mortgage arrangements
  • Declarations of Trust preparation
  • Co-ownership and cohabitation agreements
  • Family investment protection
  • Property deposit safeguarding
  • Future profit share arrangements
  • Investment return structures
  • Relationship breakdown protection
  • Capital contribution recognition
  • Property sale proceeds distribution

Protecting Family Property Investments

When helping family members onto the property ladder, protecting your contribution is essential. We create robust legal charges that formally recognise your investment, ensuring your interests are secured regardless of future circumstances.

Securing Co-ownership Arrangements

For unmarried couples and co-owners, clearly documenting property contributions helps prevent future disputes. We help structure agreements that fairly reflect each party’s investment and establish clear arrangements for sharing future proceeds.

Supporting Non-owner Investors

If you’ve invested in a property without being named on the title, we ensure your interests are legally protected. This includes arrangements for profit sharing on future sales and securing your capital investment.

Adapting to Modern Property Needs

Today’s property market often requires creative ownership solutions. We provide practical guidance on protecting complex property arrangements, helping you choose the most appropriate legal structures for your situation.

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Our experienced team understands both the legal and personal aspects of property protection. We take time to understand your specific circumstances, ensuring the solutions we recommend truly protect your interests for the future.

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What our clients say:

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“Working with Chris at Morr & Co was an absolute pleasure, he made the whole process manageable, helping navigate through a couple of tricky situations with ease. We would not hesitate to work with Chris again and definitely recommend him.”

Recent Residential Property Client

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“Suzanne Porteous is knowledgeable and great to deal with, even in the inevitable stressful times and I would have no hesitation in recommending her strongly.”

Recent Residential Property Client

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“Jonathan and his team have been exceptional in helping me with the purchase of my house. Very professional, but approachable and friendly at the same time. Highly recommended.”

Recent Residential Property Client

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