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14th September 2022
Grand Designs? Learn About Land And New Homes!
Everyone loves watching TV property shows and for many Grand Designs is one of the most enjoyable. It shares the often wonderful dreams of the new buildings that are turned into reality by self-builders and also gives some great insights into how (and how not to!) get things done.
Building your own home has become increasingly popular in recent years. Only last month one national newspaper reported that taking this route can in fact be much cheaper than buying an existing house.
However, unless you already own land big enough to build a new home, the first hurdle to overcome is to find a suitable location for your dream project.
The flipside of this particular coin is that if you have land available that is not currently being used for housing and could be re-purposed for the construction of a new building, you may very well be sitting on a lucrative pot of gold.
Estate Agents and New Builds
The work of a modern estate agent is very different from that of a few decades ago. The tools of the trade have changed beyond recognition when it comes to marketing and the way day to day duties are carried out.
One of the biggest developments that many potential buyers and sellers are unaware of comes under the banner of 'land and new homes'.
This is a service that revolves around the concept of new-build properties, creating homes on land that was previously used for another purpose, or development of an existing dwelling into something very different indeed.
For instance, part of a large garden may have the potential to be sold as land for development of a new building. An existing area that is used for parking or general 'waste land' could be a perfect site for someone's dream building project. A dilapidated and neglected building could be demolished and rebuilt from the ground up.
This means that you could be in a position to sell some of your property’s land without selling your home, turning an unused resource into liquid capital.
By working either together or on your behalf with architects, planning consultants, builders and developers we can explore the possibilities. We can oversee the whole process through to placing it on the market once it's ready for sale.
For those looking to find the perfect location to create their own new self build, an estate agent well versed in the 'land and new homes' process will be a valuable ally, able to help with sourcing the plot and walking you through the necessary processes of planning and building regulations.
That's why we are proud to be one of the most experienced such agents in Brighton, Hove and Woodingdean. It's a part of our work that we really enjoy helping people with, because it really does mean turning dreams into reality.
So whether you're interesting in finding out about releasing some land for building on or looking for the perfect site for your project, get in touch today to find out how we can help you.