Ecclesiastical property is subject to a distinctive legal framework combining statute, charity law and trust principles.
The ownership, use and management of church property often gives rise to a number of legal and regulatory issues.
Our team provides specialist advice to Diocesan Boards of Finance, Parochial Church Councils, and clergy on all aspects of ecclesiastical property such as:
Use of church buildings including church halls
The effect of the faculty jurisdiction, pastoral schemes and statutory orders on property ownership and use
Sales, leases and licences involving church land including parsonage houses, glebe land and parish owned buildings
