Your trusted partner in the Living sector
The way we live continues to change.
We’re here to help stakeholders deliver communities and neighbourhoods where people can live, learn and thrive.
We are a leading advisor in the living sector, with experienced specialists who work with developers, occupiers, investors, funders and contractors across the spectrum of Living sector asset classes, including:
- Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA);
- Built to Rent (BTR);
- Social Housing / Affordable Housing, and
- Later living
We advise on all stages of developments, from inception to divestment. Whether you need advice on site acquisition and assembly, navigating the planning process, understanding the complex regulatory landscape or advice on funding, investment and disposal, our experts in real estate, planning, construction, real estate finance, public law and regulatory, tax and more are on hand to help clients deliver and manage projects across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Acting for some of Scotland’s largest housing associations, we are at the cutting-edge of developing new models and are regularly involved with social housing projects acting for Registered Social Landlords, housebuilders partnering with RSLs and developers who assemble and promote sites. We have the expertise to help clients develop structures to deliver value and raise finance.
We leverage decades of experience in housebuilding and helping clients to deliver significant residential, mixed-use, and regeneration projects and have real time understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape and market conditions affecting the living sector.
What our clients say about us...
They are knowledgeable, very client-focused and responsive to requests. The team has the necessary knowledge and depth to advise us on all issues.
Chambers UK, 2026
They always provide a clear path to navigate through complex deals.
Chambers UK, 2026
The team members we deal with are incredibly responsive, reliable, thorough, approachable and diligent in their approach. They take the time to explain key and complex legal issues
Legal 500, 2026
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Titans in housebuilding and housing in Scotland.
Real Estate Finance
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Real Estate Litigation
Collaborating with you to help manage risks and disputes arising from your real estate assets.
Construction
Supporting UK contractors & the public sector on groundbreaking construction & engineering projects.
Planning
Experts in all aspects of policy, planning and practice.
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Supporting clients in building the success of Scotland’s rural economy.
Related News, Insights & Events
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Rent controls in Scotland - a sigh of relief (for BTR, at least)?
04/09/2025
In this article, we explore the recent developments on rent controls and what they may signal for the outlook of the BTR, MMR, and PBSA sectors.
Scottish Building Safety Levy Consultation: The clock is ticking
13/08/2025
The Scottish Government’s consultation on its proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy (SBSL) is coming to a close, with a deadline of 15 August for comments.
Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill introduced
11/06/2025
Introduced on 5 June 2025, the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill proposes a new tax which, if passed, will be known as the Scottish Building Safety Levy ("the Levy").
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