Sell land in Reading
If you want to sell land in Reading, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.
Reading (RG1) sits in OS grid square SU77, where it is the main town we cover. Sites between here and Lower Earley or Crowthorne are just as much of interest to us.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Reading?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Reading at a glance
The Thames valley towns are under steady pressure for new homes. Much of east Berkshire is Metropolitan Green Belt, and the west takes in part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.
| Town | Reading |
|---|---|
| County | Berkshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | RG1 |
| OS grid square | SU77 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Lower Earley (3 mi), Wokingham (7 mi), Crowthorne (10 mi) |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Reading
Choose the type of land, or the way you'd like to sell, for details specific to this area.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Reading.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Earley | RG6 | SU77 | 3 mi south-east |
| Wokingham | RG40 | SU86 | 7 mi south-east |
| Crowthorne | RG45 | SU86 | 10 mi south-east |
| Yateley | GU46 | SU86 | 10 mi south-east |
| Bracknell | RG12 | SU86 | 10 mi east |
| Sandhurst | GU47 | SU86 | 11 mi south-east |
What England's rules mean for your land
Green belt and grey belt
Green belt land is protected from inappropriate development. National policy in England also recognises 'grey belt': green belt land that doesn't strongly contribute to key green belt purposes, where housing can be acceptable if further tests are met.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
What happens next
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
We put an offer in writing
It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Your questions answered
Can you visit land near Reading?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
How do I get an offer for land in Reading?
Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.
Where do you buy land?
Across England and Wales. Planning rules differ between the two, and we take that into account in every appraisal.
How much is a building plot worth?
It depends mostly on what the finished home would sell for, minus building costs and a profit margin. We'll show you how our figure is reached.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Reading
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.