With over 30 years of experience in residential property law, Linda Crawford provides expert legal advice across the UK, with a particular focus on high-value regional clients.
Linda’s practice spans the full spectrum of residential property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, buying and selling properties at auction, first registrations, and adverse possession claims.
She has developed a niche specialism in new build properties on boutique developments, rural property matters and high value leasehold apartments across London, offering tailored guidance that reflects the unique complexities of these transactions. Her strong relationships with clients, estate agents, and property professionals are built on trust, responsiveness, and consistent personal recommendations.
Linda prides herself on delivering a high standard of professional service, combining clear, proactive communication with quality legal advice. Her goal is to make every transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible for her clients.
Recent work highlights
Purchase of London flat
Instructed on the purchase of a flat in London for £2.5m for an international client. The contract for the purchase required Linda’s technical expertise in negotiating and agreeing complex contractual terms relating to the state and condition of the property involving a detailed schedule of works. She also advised on a Deed of Surrender and New Lease.
Purchase of new build apartment in central London for high net worth individuals
Instructed on the £1.8m purchase of an apartment at One Bishopsgate Plaza for high‑net‑worth individuals. The property forms part of a mixed‑use development with access to a luxury hotel and shared residential amenities. The transaction involved a complex title structure, including a superior landlord and freeholder, detailed review of rights to light and air (with indemnity insurance), and a thorough assessment of an extensive planning history and associated planning obligation agreements.
Purchase of rural country farmhouse for city lawyers
Acted for the buyers, one of whom is a high‑profile City lawyer, on a complex mixed‑use purchase involving multiple titles. The transaction revealed that the property did not benefit from rights of vehicular or pedestrian access over adjoining land, together with issues relating to restrictive covenants, which were addressed by way of legal indemnity insurance. It was also identified that the property was served by a private drainage system that was non‑compliant with current regulations, and replacement of the system at the seller’s expense was secured prior to exchange. Further investigations established that the property was not directly connected to mains water, with a shared supply originating from a neighbouring property and a water meter located on third‑party land without formal rights. The matter was resolved by securing the necessary legal rights to the private water supply, requiring coordination with three neighbouring landowners and their lender.
Experience & education
2003 Qualified as a Solicitor
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Equity Release Council
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