Our Property Development Team was formed in 2015 when we started working with a new and exciting developer based in the Midlands. Both the developer and our team have grown substantially since then and we now handle several thousand apartment sales every year for them having forged a strong working relationship assisting not only with the standard sales process but also with any legislative changes, commercial considerations, and financing agreements that they encounter through their developments. We now work with additional developers, applying the tried and tested model to ensure quick, cost-effective sales whilst not compromising on standard of service or the high-level advice.
We can help you with all types of litigation matters, including:
Large scale residential plot sales
Acquisition of development land
Drafting of residential leases
Leasehold ground rent and the Housing Act 1988
Islamic mortgage information for developers
General advice for developers
Who's available to help?
Anna Hobbs BSc (Hons), MSc
Head of Company & Commercial Property Department
Anna qualified as a Solicitor in August 2018 after completing her training contract with us. She is now working in our Company and Commercial Team and enjoys the varied nature of the work she undertakes. She acts for both Landlords and Tenants in the granting of commercial leases and lease assignments and can also assist clients with the sale, purchase and re-financing of commercial premises whilst also having experience in business sales and acquisitions for small to medium sized companies. Her company work includes general contract reviews, company incorporations and Partnership Agreements. Previously Anna took a leading role in setting up the busy Plot Sales team who handle the apartment sales of a number of property developments around the country and still assists in this area from time to time.
After gaining a 1st class degree in Geography, Anna went on to do an MSc in Climatology and worked for a few years in the environmental sector before setting her sights on Law, graduating from the Legal Practice Course (LPC) with a distinction. She has been at WRM full-time since October 2012, first working as Practice Management Assistant, then as a Trainee Solicitor alongside her part-time study at the University of Law and is now a Senior Associate.
Anna recently took some time off to have her second son, and now enjoys her spare time at home with family, walking and relaxing on an evening by cooking and baking. She is a keen traveller and loves doing anything creative including sewing and painting.
Sarah Kelly LLB (Hons) LLM
Solicitor - Associate - Commercial Property Department
Sarah is an Associate Solicitor working in the Commercial Department. She deals with numerous aspects of commercial property work on a day to day basis which includes drafting, reviewing and negotiating various documents such as leases, licences, deeds and more, undertaking searches, dealing with third parties such as lenders, reporting to clients and dealing with post completion matters. She acts for both Landlord and Tenant when dealing with leases and assignments. She can also assist clients with the purchase, sale or refinancing of commercial properties.
Sarah also deals with company sales or acquisitions, whether that be by shares or assets, acting for both the buyer and seller.
Sarah also deals with all aspects of residential property work including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, transfers, lease extensions and re-mortgages.
Sarah graduated from Coventry University with a 2:1 Law Degree and joined WRM in June 2017 as a paralegal in the Plot Sales Team. She began her training contract in September 2018 and whilst training gained experience in the Residential Property Department, the Family Department and the Commercial Property Department. Sarah achieved a Distinction in her LPC and a Maters at the University of Law in Birmingham and qualified into the Commercial Property Department in September 2020.
Outside of work Sarah enjoys spending time with her young son and partner, and enjoys socialising with friends. She also enjoys travelling and has been fortunate enough to travel to many different countries around the world experiencing varied cultures, something she wants her son to experience in the future.
Oliver Wheldon
Trainee Solicitor
In his spare time, Ollie runs for his local running team in Nuneaton taking part in both road and cross country races. He plays football, supports Chelsea FC and goes to the games when he can. Outside of this, Ollie enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Laura Owen
Senior Paralegal - Commercial Property Department
Outside work Laura enjoys socialising with friends and spending as much time possible with her family. Laura loves to spend her days off shopping and eating out.
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