Connecticut real estate is complex. Ashford & Vane makes sure your purchase, sale, or development move closes cleanly—with no surprises waiting on the other side.
Real estate attorneys are sometimes treated as a formality. We treat them as the difference between a clean close and a lawsuit two years later. Every contract we review is read as if we are the one signing it.
Our real estate partners handle Connecticut transactions from simple residential closings to multi-million-dollar commercial developments and contested land use proceedings. We know these courts and communities because they are ours.
Buyer and seller representation from contract to closing, including first-time homebuyers and investment properties.
Office, retail, industrial, and multi-family acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.
Variances, special permits, zone changes, and appeals before Connecticut planning and zoning boards.
Development agreements, construction contracts, and permit counsel for residential and commercial projects.
Title defects, boundary disputes, easements, encroachments, and quiet title actions.
Lease drafting, lease review, evictions, and commercial landlord-tenant disputes.
We review and negotiate the purchase agreement before you are bound by terms that are difficult to undo.
We identify title issues, permit problems, and encumbrances before they become your problem.
We coordinate with lenders, agents, and the other side to make sure every document is ready.
We attend the closing, review all final documents, and confirm the transfer is recorded correctly.
Yes. Connecticut requires an attorney to be present at real estate closings. Having your own attorney—not just the lender's—protects your specific interests throughout the transaction.
Title insurance protects you against defects in ownership that existed before you purchased the property. We strongly recommend it for every transaction. We can walk you through what it covers.
A variance allows a property to be used or developed in a way that does not strictly conform to local zoning regulations. We represent applicants and opponents before Connecticut zoning boards.
Commercial transactions involve more due diligence (environmental, structural, rent rolls), more complex financing, longer timelines, and often more negotiation at every stage. We handle both with the same attention to detail.
Your remedies depend on the contract terms and the reason for the breach. Options include retaining the deposit, seeking specific performance, or suing for damages. We advise based on your specific contract.
Flat-fee residential closings available. Call us before you sign anything.
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