Described as ‘efficient and responsive and provide an excellent service’, Tozers Solicitors LLP’s affordable housing team stands out for its housing property and social housing management work, with mandates spanning mergers of housing associations, property acquisitions, and joint ventures, as well as condition claims and possession hearings. Alongside advising registered providers, the team also advises local authorities and community land trusts. Stephen Burtchaell heads up the team from Exeter. Amanda Bonnick and Michael Taylor are key names on the non-contentious side, while on the disputes side, Jennifer Lloyd is a key name for housing management issues including disrepair claims.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team are very knowledgeable but ensure that they remain personable. The information they provide is clear and concise. They are always on hand to discuss advice as well. Their wealth of knowledge relating to commercial property is second to none.’

  • ‘They are personable, knowledgeable, always on hand to advise, experts in their field, quick at turning around information and legal documents.’

  • ‘The Housing Team are efficient and responsive and provide an excellent service. They have also been involved in some challenging work which was handled professionally and with care.’

  • ‘Stephen Burtchaell is exceptionally knowledgeable and willing to share expertise with others. His style inspires faith and confidence and his responsiveness is second to none.’

Key clients

  • North Devon Homes Limited
  • Plymouth Community Homes
  • Brunelcare
  • Bromford Housing Group
  • Willow Tree Housing Partnership
  • Westward Housing Group Limited
  • Cirencester Housing Association
  • Bridgwater YMCA
  • Exeter YMCA
  • Elim Housing Association
  • White Horse Housing Association
  • South Devon Rural Housing Association
  • Cornerstone Housing Limited
  • Middlemarch CLT advisors
  • Ocean Housing Limited
  • Stonewater
  • Northampton Partnership Homes
  • Plymouth Community Homes
  • Coastline Housing Limited
  • North Devon Homes Limited
  • Ocean Housing Limited
  • The Guinness Partnership
  • Sovereign Housing Association
  • West Devon Borough Council
  • South Hams District Council

Work highlights

  • Acted for Cirencester Housing Association on its merger with Cottsway Housing.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Burtchaell

Other key lawyers

Amanda Bonnick, Michael Taylor, Jennifer Lloyd