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