Real estate is the foundation of every care and healthcare service — whether it’s a single residential care home, a multi-site group, supported living accommodation, or a specialist clinic. From securing the right premises to managing leases, developments, and property portfolios, you need legal advisors who understand both the property market and the regulatory environment you operate in.

Our real estate team brings together sector-specific expertise and commercial legal insight to support care providers, healthcare operators, investors, and developers across a wide range of property matters. We understand the pressures unique to the care and healthcare sectors — from CQC location requirements and planning considerations to the operational impact of property delays or disputes.

We act on everything from acquisitions and disposals to leases, developments, refinancing, and sale-and-leaseback transactions. Whether you’re expanding your services, investing in new-build care facilities, or negotiating the terms of an occupation agreement, we work quickly and collaboratively to get the deal done — efficiently, securely, and with your long-term goals in mind.

Our lawyers are experienced in working alongside banks, REITs, specialist lenders, and healthcare investors, meaning we can anticipate and manage the expectations of all parties in a transaction. We also work closely with our regulatory and corporate teams to ensure that real estate issues are aligned with broader business and compliance strategies — particularly around matters such as CQC registration, planning use classes, or shared-ownership arrangements in supported housing models.

From negotiating Heads of Terms to finalising contracts, we take a hands-on approach, maintaining momentum and clear communication throughout. And when issues arise — such as landlord disputes, title problems, or regulatory roadblocks — we’re here to troubleshoot swiftly and protect your interests.

Whether you’re acquiring your first care home, managing a large healthcare estate, or reconfiguring your property strategy to meet future demand, we provide the legal support you need to turn bricks and mortar into a strong, compliant, and future-ready foundation for care.