a bespoke service for land owners
thinking of selling or developing land that you own? we offer a confidential and free service to land owners
Whether you have a large garden, own a parcel of land that could form a land assembly with adjacent properties, own a commercial premises or land adjacent to ‘edge of settlement’, or a site with some form of planning history, there are a variety of options open to you where our team of land experts can guide you in order to maximise the value of this most valuable of assets.
When it comes to maximising land value, the best returns are typically achieved through obtaining planning permission to develop on land. Gaining planning can often be challenging to achieve and it requires experience, extensive technical knowledge and a great deal of tenacity. This is just one of the areas where we can help.
If you’re considering selling land, you are in an ideal position to control the whole process. You can select the route that is most suited to you and our team can support you with advice to apply for planning yourself, or alternatively we could guide you through the process of selling to a house builder or developer. It’s worth bearing in mind that there are further valuable options if you choose this route and we can suggest the best one to suit your needs and expectations.
the process of selling land
Selling land doesn’t have to be complicated. However, there are many mistakes that landowners often make when engaging with an estate agent or consultant.
Contrary to what many landowners believe, sending the details of your plot to every local agent, developer or home builder is unlikely to yield positive results. It will certainly give you exposure, but it can also be counterproductive as potential buyers may be cautious about committing time and resources to investigating its potential. Typically, they are seeking reliable, qualified land investment opportunities.
We believe that the initial approach should be selective. We know the best people to work with, based on our experience of operating within a particular local authority or with those who build high quality houses that command strong values. In our extensive experience, this is often the best, most trusted and most profitable tactic.
Don’t forget, our land experts can provide you with a free, thorough, no obligation assessment that will outline all your options and the relative benefits of each.
planning permission
Ultimately, the value of any piece of land will significantly increase once planning permission has been obtained.
In most of cases that we encounter, landowners are unaware of the costs and outlay required to obtain planning for land development. The investment in architects, planning consultants, ecology surveys and reports, CIL payments, Section 106 obligations through to finance and planning fees can soon add up.
house building
While land development can be lucrative, there are risks involved that the developer will bear the cost of. Many landowners are unaware of these costs and can overvalue their land as a result. When it comes to land disposal, we’ll help you strike the right deal.
As a landowner you are in the driving seat, but you only get one chance to achieve the best terms and profit. Working with Barnard Marcus will ensure that your interests are protected.