Sell land in Harlow
If you own land around Harlow and want a straight answer about it, we'll tell you whether we can buy it, on what terms, and what the offer is based on.
Our appraisals for Harlow start with the CM17 postcode district and the OS grid square TL41, then widen out to Hoddesdon, Bishops Stortford and Waltham Abbey, all within about 8 miles.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Harlow?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Harlow at a glance
| Town | Harlow |
|---|---|
| County | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CM17 |
| OS grid square | TL41 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Hoddesdon (5 mi), Bishops Stortford (7 mi), Waltham Abbey (8 mi) |
| Distance from Southend-on-Sea | About 31 miles north-west |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Harlow
Each page explains what we look for, what affects the price and the rules that apply.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Harlow
Distances and directions are measured from Harlow.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoddesdon | EN11 | TL30 | 5 mi west |
| Bishops Stortford | CM23 | TL42 | 7 mi north |
| Waltham Abbey | EN9 | TL30 | 8 mi south-west |
| Cheshunt | EN8 | TL30 | 8 mi south-west |
| Hertford | SG13 | TL31 | 8 mi west |
| Chingford | E4 | TQ39 | 11 mi south-west |
What England's rules mean for your land
Biodiversity net gain
Under the Environment Act 2021, most developments in England must deliver at least a 10% gain in biodiversity. Since 6 August 2026, sites of 0.2 hectares or less are exempt unless priority habitat is affected.
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
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Common questions
Do you cover the villages around Harlow?
Yes. Villages between Harlow, Hoddesdon and Bishops Stortford often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Harlow?
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 Harlow
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.