Land & estate development

We can provide practical advice and guidance whether you're purchasing residential or commercial land for development. Our team can advise on:

  • Disposals by way of freehold or leasehold transactions
  • Creation of management companies
  • Provisions relating to service charges
  • Adoption agreements relating to roads and sewers

For further advice and information, please get in touch with us.

Our Land & estate development Team

Simon Cowell

Solicitor & Director

Simon is the head of our commercial property department. Prior to joining Harland & Co in 1996 he worked for Legal 500 firms in the North East of England and was an in-house property solicitor for a substantial plc. More about Simon Cowell
Diane Grayson

Managing Director

Diane is the Managing Director at Harland & Co. Diane joined Harland & Co in 1999 and has been a Director since 2004. She deals with all aspects of property work but specialises in commercial property matters. Diane currently heads up the residential property department. More about Diane Grayson
Dawn Clarke
Dawn is part of our commercial property department and joined Harland & Co in 2025. She began her legal career in 2003 as a conveyancing legal secretary at a York high street firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2011. Prior to joining Harland & Co she worked for York firms specialising in residential conveyancing and complex property transactions including new builds and leasehold matters. More about Dawn Clarke