Finding the right land to buy for development can be a challenging process, but also a very rewarding one if you get it right. Whether you are new to property development or an experienced veteran, securing the right plot of land for your next project is a process that can’t afford to be overlooked. It […]
Category: Developers
The land buying process: what should you know?
It’s not surprising that more people are turning to buy land over a traditional property purchase, with the property market as saturated as it currently is. But if you’re new to the process of buying land, it can feel like a world away from the process of buying a property. This guide can steer you […]
What to consider when buying land in Sussex
Buying land can feel like much more of an adventure than investing in a ready-made property, even for developers. This way, you can create something that stands out from the crowd, drawing attention from prospective buyers in the future. Of course, with a housing crisis thrown into the mix, there has never been a better […]
Responsible environmental stewardship at Barratt Homes
It’s been clear for some time that there is an urgent shortage of housing supply in the UK, and that more new homes need to be built. Britain’s largest housebuilder, Barratt Developments, delivered nearly 18,000 homes in 2018, a market leading slice of the 240,000 properties that were added to the housing stock in 2018/9. […]
How we can help you buy land in the UK
The land has always been a valuable asset but, add the possibility of developing that land into the equation, and landowners have never been in a stronger financial position. Given the current national housing crisis and the government’s plan to deliver 300,000 new homes per year by the mid-2020s, the land is in high demand […]
Developing brownfield land: Is it worth buying up disused petrol stations?
You may think of new housing development sites requiring prime residential locations in the UK, but that’s not always the case – the demand for redevelopment land is strong everywhere. If you’re prioritising easily accessible locations with good road infrastructure connectivity, the potential of decommissioned petrol station sites should not be underestimated. Land contamination issues […]
Coming into Land?
Your land could be your most valuable asset, but there are various issues involved in realising the value of your land. News for homeowners has been far from ideal during recent times. Increasing taxes bite into the level of disposable income within households, pension funds are being plundered, and inheritance tax is slowly eroding family […]
Why opt for a PROMOTION Agreement?
Bob Hilder, Strategic Land Director of Land & Brand New Homes, explains the reasons behind pursuing development opportunities under Promotion Agreements: “Under a Promotion Agreement the interests of Developer and Landowner are aligned. Progression of the negotiations is on a genuine ‘partnership’ basis, requiring trust in seeking to maximise land value at all stages up […]