Established in 1940, A Edward Major is one of the few law firms dedicated to representing banks in their property and mortgage functions.
Buying property in New York has always been complicated—securing the right documents, completing the right forms, and filing the proper fees and taxes can seem like an annoying and time-consuming scavenger hunt. To complicate matters, the stock market and housing crash of 2008-2009 resulted in much tighter real estate and financing regulations.
We help clients navigate through the myriad, and often confusing, New York City real estate rules and practices to ensure transactions are smooth, timely, and as stress-free as possible.
Property Services
- Sale/purchase/mortgage transactions
- Title reports and certificates
- Tax-free/tax deferred exchanges
- Secured lending & mortgage books
- Due diligence on properties and mortgage portfolios
- Brokerage agreements
- Management agreements
Corporate and Estate Practice
We also advise on and set up corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, and provide comprehensive estate administration, probate, and ancillary proceedings, as well as will preparation.
British & International Clients
To foreigners doing business in or relocating to the U.S., local real estate laws can be confusing—such as the differences between a co-op and a condo, or the requirements of professional vs. residential properties. A Edward Major has been operating in NYC for over 70 years and possesses an in-depth knowledge of local regulations and real estate market trends. Our close relationships with bank customers also streamline and hasten the real estate process.
As the firm is admitted to practice law in England and Wales, and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (the firm's registration number is 469138), we are uniquely qualified to assist foreign investors, international companies opening branch locations in the U.S., and individuals or companies relocating to and from the U.S. and the U.K. We assist buyers with primary, vacation, and investment property in New York, New Jersey, Florida and the U.K.
Property Services
- Opening a U.S. or U.K. office
- Developing a site and obtaining funding
- Purchasing a home in the U.S. or U.K.
- Obtaining a mortgage in the U.S. or U.K.
- Probating an estate with assets in the U.S., England, or Wales
- Tax free/tax deferred exchanges
Probate and Estates
- Administration of estates, foreign or domestic
- Trusts
- Administration of assets in US, England, or Wales
- Probate and ancillary proceedings
- Will preparation
Commercial Clients
We work with a growing number of commercial clients in areas such as office and retail leases, building purchases, and funding for property development. Our established relationships with bank clients help expedite the financing process and the completion of real estate transactions. Our commercial clients include Fortune 500 corporations, developers, and retail companies, as well as financial institutions such as M&T Bank and KeyBank.
In addition, we are structuring a real estate investment vehicle for New York area property to serve international investors.
You must be over the age of eighteen to engage in contracts. Private clients may only engage the services of A Edward Major, Counselors-at-Law, by written retainer agreement. Services shall be on a one-off transactional basis, unless specifically retained otherwise. This website has not been reviewed or approved by the Florida Bar or any other Bar or the Law Society of England and Wales. Past results do not guarantee future results, as facts and circumstances of each matter differ, including those of the reader.