Sell land in Seaham
We consider land in Seaham and across County Durham, from sites close to the SR7 postcode district out towards Houghton-le-Spring and Sunderland.
Seaham (SR7) sits in OS grid square NZ44, roughly 23 miles north of Darlington. Sites between here and Houghton-le-Spring or Peterlee are just as much of interest to us.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Seaham?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Seaham at a glance
| Town | Seaham |
|---|---|
| County | County Durham |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | SR7 |
| OS grid square | NZ44 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Houghton-le-Spring (5 mi), Sunderland (5 mi), Peterlee (5 mi) |
| Distance from Darlington | About 23 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 Seaham
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Seaham.
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 Seaham.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton-le-Spring | DH4 | NZ34 | 5 mi west |
| Sunderland | SR1 | NZ35 | 5 mi north |
| Peterlee | SR8 | NZ44 | 5 mi south |
| Washington | NE37 | NZ35 | 8 mi north-west |
| Chester-le-Street | DH3 | NZ25 | 9 mi west |
| Durham | DH1 | NZ24 | 10 mi south-west |
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.
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.
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.
From first call to completion
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
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 Seaham?
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 Seaham?
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.
Who will I be dealing with?
Land is bought by S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, part of the S&K Group, based in Great Barr, Birmingham.
Can executors sell land before probate is granted?
They can agree a sale and start the legal work, but most solicitors won't exchange contracts until the grant is issued, and completion needs it.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Seaham
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.