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Should You Build the Site Yourself or Sell to a Developer? Many landowners initially intend to build a site out themselves after obtaining planning permission. However, once they begin to consider build costs, finance, project management and timesca... read more »

Do You Need Planning Permission Before Selling Land? Many landowners assume that planning permission must already be in place before land can be sold to a developer. In reality, this is not always the case. Developers frequently purchase land withou... read more »

What Affects the Value of Development Land? The value of development land can vary significantly from one site to another, even where the plots appear broadly similar at first glance. Developers will usually assess a combination of planning position... read more »

 What Is Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)? Biodiversity Net Gain, commonly referred to as BNG, is an approach intended to ensure that development leaves biodiversity in a measurably better state than before. This has created new opportunities for s... read more »

Many landowners assume that agricultural land has little value beyond farming use unless it already has planning permission. In reality, some agricultural land can attract strong interest from developers, investors and self-build buyers, particularly... read more »

Receiving planning permission is often a significant milestone for a landowner. In some cases, obtaining consent can increase the value of land substantially and create opportunities that were not previously available. However, many landowners are un... read more »

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that garden land can sometimes be developed. In the right location, even a relatively modest piece of land behind or beside an existing property may have potential for a new home. This does not necessarily mean ... read more »

There is no fixed price per acre for development land. Its value depends principally on what can be built, what the completed development will be worth and how much it will cost to deliver. This means a relatively small site in a high-value location ... read more »

Many landowners are unsure whether land they own may have development potential. In some cases, they may simply have a large garden, a paddock behind their home or an awkward piece of land that has become difficult to maintain. Others may already hav... read more »