​Most landowners only have one opportunity to structure a development deal properly. These agreements are typically entered into before a planning consent is secured and are difficult to change once signed. The structure of the development agreement will determine the majority of the land’s eventual value. It is of fundamental importance to get this right. 

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Our role is to advise you before you commit to a strategy or agreement, and throughout the promotion of your land through to sale.​

 

We act solely for our landowner clients, we do not promote or acquire land ourselves and we do not represent developers or housebuilders.

​We have particular experience with edge of settlement sites and strategic land, from two to twenty acres and deep understanding of both commercial and residential development. 

 

What we do

​We work alongside landowners to:

• assess the realistic development potential of your land 

• identify where value may be gained or lost in proposed agreements

• compare option, promotion and hybrid structures to maximise value and retain control

• review and negotiate terms with developers or promoters to protect your position 

• guide land through the promotion process to eventual sale

We ensure that decisions are made with a full understanding of both value and risk.

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We act selectively and take a long-term view, working with a small number of clients to provide clear, considered advice.​​

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How we are different

1. Independence: We are an independent business and act solely for landowners.

2. Experience: The business is founded and led by Jacob Taylor, a dual qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) and Chartered Accountant (FCA) with over twenty years experience in the property industry.  His knowledge comes from the development side of the market—from structuring and negotiating land deals, through planning to sale —so we understand first hand how value is created, and where it is often lost. Please see: About.

3. Track record: ​We have extensive experience gained in land promotion, having promoted sites from 20 - 10,000 houses across southern and eastern England.  Please see: Experience. 

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​When to speak to us?

• You own land on the edge of a settlement and want to understand its potential

• You want independent advice about how to develop your land

• You have been approached by a developer or promoter

• You are considering entering an option or promotion agreement

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