Stephen is the principle contact for property matters for Registered Providers, heading up our nationally recognised Affordable Housing team, with over 25 years' experience in the property development sector acting for housing associations and registered providers.

His particular specialisms are in property-related matters including:

complex registered provider property work
property development and regeneration
joint ventures
site assembly
cross subsidy schemes
site acquisition and disposals
golden brick schemes
development and infrastructure agreements
advising on mergers and amalgamations
re-financing
stock swaps

Qualifying in 1995, Stephen has spent his entire career in property development and acting for Registered Providers. Ranked as Band 3 for Social Housing in Chambers UK, Stephen is "noted for his experience in non-contentious property law, regularly advising registered providers on acquisitions and development projects, stock transfers and property financing work." with clients stating that Stephen is "An experienced and knowledgeable solicitor." and "Stephen provides a very reliable and attentive level of service.".

Stephen has also been recognised as a Leading Individual in the Social Housing sector in the Legal 500 directory, with clients stating that, "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."

Away from work, Stephen enjoys making the most of living in the West Country, in particular walking on Exmoor and the Quantocks and trying to keep fit.