Sell land in Barnet
If you want to sell land in Barnet, 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.
From Barnet, it's 2 miles to Hadley Wood and 3 miles to Potters Bar. We buy land across that whole stretch of Greater London, not only within the town.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Barnet?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Barnet at a glance
Land is scarce and mostly brownfield. The outer boroughs contain Metropolitan Green Belt and metropolitan open land, both closely protected.
| Town | Barnet |
|---|---|
| County | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | EN5 |
| OS grid square | TQ29 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Hadley Wood (2 mi), Potters Bar (3 mi), Borehamwood (3 mi) |
| Distance from central London | About 10 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 Barnet
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 Barnet
Distances and directions are measured from Barnet.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Wood | EN4 | TQ29 | 2 mi north-east |
| Potters Bar | EN6 | TL20 | 3 mi north |
| Borehamwood | WD6 | TQ19 | 3 mi west |
| Finchley | N3 | TQ29 | 3 mi south |
| Muswell Hill | N10 | TQ28 | 5 mi south-east |
| Enfield Town | EN1 | TQ39 | 5 mi 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.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
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 do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Barnet?
Yes. We consider land in and around Barnet and across Greater London. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
How do I get an offer for land in Barnet?
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.
Do you charge any fees?
No. We're the buyer, not an agent, so there's no commission. You normally pay your own solicitor's fees unless we agree otherwise in writing.
Do you buy farmland with no development potential?
Our interest is mainly in land with some prospect of development. For pure farmland we may still make an offer, but a local land agent selling to farmers may achieve a better price, and we'll tell you if so.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Barnet
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.