Sell land in Thamesmead
Selling land near Thamesmead doesn't have to start with an agent and a marketing campaign. You can talk to a buyer first and still take independent advice before you decide.
The land we're most interested in near Thamesmead sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Barking (3 miles) and Welling (3 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Thamesmead?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Thamesmead at a glance
Land is scarce and mostly brownfield. The outer boroughs contain Metropolitan Green Belt and metropolitan open land, both closely protected.
| Town | Thamesmead |
|---|---|
| County | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | SE28 |
| OS grid square | TQ48 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Barking (3 mi), Welling (3 mi), Becontree (3 mi) |
| Distance from central London | About 11 miles east |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Thamesmead
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Thamesmead.
Land with development potential
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Planning and legal points for land in Greater London
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.
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
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.
Your questions answered
Do you cover the villages around Thamesmead?
Yes. Villages between Thamesmead, Barking and Welling often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Thamesmead?
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.
What happens to my information?
We use it to assess your land and contact you about it. Our privacy notice explains how it's stored and your rights.
What is a rural exception site?
It is a small site, usually next to a village, where planning permission can be granted for affordable homes as an exception to normal policy, to meet a proven local need.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Thamesmead
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.