Real Estate Law
Real estate law is a dynamic area of law that touches on legal and commercial interests. Whether it concerns project development, real estate transactions or rental issues, the legal aspects require a careful and strategic approach. Our team of real estate lawyers provides support on operational and strategic issues. With in-depth knowledge and a solution-oriented approach, we achieve future-proof results that are in line with your goals.
Our team
Our experience
Our team of real estate lawyers has extensive experience in advising project developers, construction companies, investors, housing associations, other market parties and government authorities. We assist with real estate transactions, project and area development, redevelopment, transformation, purchase and sale of real estate, land exploitation and sustainability of real estate. We also provide support with contracts, leasehold constructions and property rights. Our expertise covers both residential and commercial real estate, enabling us to quickly resolve a wide range of legal issues.
Thanks to our experience in both the public and private sectors, we bridge the gap between public law and commercial aspects, giving us a unique position in the market.
Our approach
We work in a personal and solution-oriented manner. By immersing ourselves in your organisation and goals, we offer tailor-made advice. Whether it concerns strategic advice, dispute resolution or representation in court or before the Arbitration Board, we act quickly and provide clear advice. Our goal is to ensure that legal processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Full-service firm
La Gro is a full-service firm. Where necessary, the Real Estate Law team can call on specialists from other legal fields. Read more about this on the Real Estate sector page.
Residential real estate
We provide support for new construction, renovation and redevelopment of residential properties. Our expertise includes land development, permits, leasehold and apartment rights. We also assist housing associations and investors with sustainability projects and tenancy law issues. With our knowledge of the housing market and legislation, such as the Environment Act, we offer sustainable solutions.
Commercial real estate
Commercial real estate requires a strategic approach. We advise on the purchase and sale of offices, shops and logistics real estate, (re)development and rental issues. Our expertise also includes real estate contracts, rent reviews, defects and disputes. In addition, we provide support for transformation projects, such as the repurposing of vacant real estate. With our knowledge of the commercial real estate market, we are happy to think ahead to help you realise your business ambitions.
What we can do for you
Our real estate law team assists project developers, government authorities, investors and housing associations in the (re)development of real estate. In this context, we are frequently involved in drafting and assessing letters of intent, cooperation agreements and development and operating agreements. Our team has the necessary knowledge and experience in contract law, spatial planning, cost recovery and regulations concerning planning damage, enabling us to provide effective support to our clients.
In addition, our construction law team is at your service during every phase of a construction project. We advise on construction contracts, negotiations and offer support in conflict situations. With our expertise in construction law and the legal complexities of the construction sector, we help our clients to successfully realise their projects.
The real estate team assists real estate entrepreneurs in the purchase and sale of real estate. From conducting due diligence investigations, drafting or assessing purchase agreements and formulating the necessary (resolutory and suspensive) conditions and clauses (including preferential rights and purchase options) to resolving disputes concerning, among other things, pre-contractual liability, (non-)conformity, (soil) contamination, termination and compensation.
The real estate team has extensive experience in the field of limited property rights, including (the establishment of) leasehold rights, surface rights and easements. We advise our clients on the possibilities offered by limited property rights, on the admissibility of conditions relating to limited property rights and we advise on the creation or establishment of the relevant rights.
Tenancy law is a dynamic area of law characterised by the application of mandatory rules on the one hand and freedom of contract on the other. Our specialised tenancy law team knows the rules like no other and provides you with sound and specialist advice on, among other things, rental options, drafting and assessing rental contracts, rights and obligations in the event of rent increases, area development and expropriation.
When you divide a building into apartments, you will have to deal with apartment rights. How the building is divided into apartment rights must be described in a deed of division. In addition, the rights and obligations of individual apartment owners must be formulated. You will also have to deal with a Homeowners’ Association.
