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Overage (Uplift) Agreements
Protecting future value in land and property transactions
Overage Agreements (also known as clawback provisions) are an important tool in property transactions, particularly where there is potential for future development or increased value.
Whether you are selling land and want to share in future uplift, or acquiring property subject to overage obligations, clear legal advice is essential to protect your position.
At Paytons Solicitors, we provide practical, straightforward advice on Overage Agreements to ensure they are structured clearly and work effectively in the long term.
What is an Overage Agreement?
An Overage Agreement is a provision requiring an additional payment to be made in the future if certain conditions are met, for example, if planning permission is granted or the value of land increases.
They are commonly used where:
Land has development potential
Planning permission may be obtained in the future
Property is sold below its potential value
We ensure that the terms are clear, enforceable, and aligned with your commercial objectives.
How we can help
We advise landowners, developers and property investors on all aspects of overage arrangements, including:
Drafting and negotiating Overage Agreements
Structuring trigger events (eg planning permission or sale)
Advising on overage periods and time limits
Securing overage through legal protections
Reviewing existing agreements
Our focus is on making sure the arrangement is legally robust and avoids ambiguity.
For sellers
If you are selling land with development potential, an Overage Agreement can ensure you benefit from any future increase in value.
We can assist with:
Structuring overage provisions to maximise future return
Defining clear trigger events and payment mechanisms
Securing the overage against the land
Ensuring compliance with the agreement over time
We help you retain a financial interest in the future success of the land.
For buyers
Buying property subject to overage can involve additional risk and future obligations.
We provide:
Clear advice on the terms and implications of overage
Identification of potential liabilities and risks
Negotiation of fair and workable provisions
Guidance on compliance and future payments
We ensure you fully understand your obligations before you commit.
Key considerations
Overage Agreements must be carefully drafted to avoid disputes. Important factors include:
What event triggers payment
How the payment is calculated
How long the overage lasts
How the obligation is enforced or secured
Responsibilities for obtaining planning permission
We explain these clearly in plain English so you can make informed decisions.
Why legal advice matters
Poorly drafted overage provisions can lead to uncertainty, disputes, or lost value.
Early legal advice can:
Protect your commercial position
Prevent misunderstandings
Ensure the agreement is enforceable
Provide certainty for future development
Our fees
Hourly rates:
| Solicitors/Legal Executives/TEPs with over eight years’ experience/Heads of Department | £280/hour |
| Solicitors/Legal Executives/TEPs with over four years’ experience | £240/hour |
| Other Solicitors/Legal Executives and Fee Earners of equivalent experience | £200/hour |
| Trainee Solicitors/Paralegals | £142/hour |
All of the above prices are subject to VAT @ 20%.
"Thank you for everything you did, your expert guidance and keeping me focused on getting to the end point… I am so appreciative that you were acting for me, I could not have had anyone better."
Overage (Uplift) Agreements Team
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