Sell land in Durham
Our interest in land around Durham is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.
The land we're most interested in near Durham sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Chester-le-Street (6 miles) and Houghton-le-Spring (6 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Durham?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Durham at a glance
Former coalfield villages in the east, the North Pennines National Landscape to the west, and green belt around Durham city linking with Tyne and Wear.
| Town | Durham |
|---|---|
| County | County Durham |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | DH1 |
| OS grid square | NZ24 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Chester-le-Street (6 mi), Houghton-le-Spring (6 mi), Stanley (8 mi) |
| Distance from Darlington | About 17 miles north |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Durham
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Durham.
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 Durham.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street | DH3 | NZ25 | 6 mi north |
| Houghton-le-Spring | DH4 | NZ34 | 6 mi north-east |
| Stanley | DH9 | NZ15 | 8 mi north-west |
| Washington | NE37 | NZ35 | 9 mi north |
| Bishop Auckland | DL14 | NZ22 | 9 mi south-west |
| Peterlee | SR8 | NZ44 | 10 mi east |
Rules that apply in England
Brownfield first
National policy gives substantial weight to reusing suitable brownfield land for homes. Councils keep brownfield land registers, and some sites can gain permission in principle.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
Tax on the sale
The buyer pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. As the seller you may owe capital gains tax, and some commercial land carries VAT. Take advice from an accountant.
What happens next
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
What people ask us about land
Do you buy land in Durham?
Yes. We consider land in and around Durham and across County Durham. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Do you cover the villages around Durham?
Yes. Villages between Durham, Chester-le-Street and Houghton-le-Spring often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
Should I get my own valuation?
Yes, we encourage it. An independent RICS surveyor or land agent can tell you whether our offer is fair. You're under no obligation to accept it.
Can I sell part of my garden?
Yes. Your solicitor will divide the title, and your mortgage lender will need to agree to release the land if it has a charge over it.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Durham
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.