Sell land in Hemel Hempstead
If you want to sell land in Hemel Hempstead, 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 Hemel Hempstead, it's 5 miles to Berkhamsted and 5 miles to St Albans. We buy land across that whole stretch of Hertfordshire, not only within the town.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Hemel Hempstead?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Hemel Hempstead at a glance
Most of the county is Metropolitan Green Belt, which makes land with genuine development prospects scarce and keenly contested.
| Town | Hemel Hempstead |
|---|---|
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | HP3 |
| OS grid square | TL00 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Berkhamsted (5 mi), St Albans (5 mi), North Watford (6 mi) |
| Distance from Watford | About 7 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 Hemel Hempstead
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 Hemel Hempstead
Distances and directions are measured from Hemel Hempstead.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted | HP4 | SP90 | 5 mi west |
| St Albans | AL1 | TL10 | 5 mi east |
| North Watford | WD2 | TQ19 | 6 mi south-east |
| Harpenden | AL5 | TL11 | 6 mi north-east |
| Watford | WD1 | TQ19 | 7 mi south |
| Chesham | HP5 | SP90 | 7 mi south-west |
Planning and legal points for land in Hertfordshire
Planning framework
Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.
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.
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
What people ask us about land
Do you buy land in Hemel Hempstead?
Yes. We consider land in and around Hemel Hempstead and across Hertfordshire. 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 Hemel Hempstead?
Yes. Villages between Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and St Albans often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
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 a commercial site be redeveloped for housing?
Often, subject to the council's policies on protecting employment land, plus the usual planning tests.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Hemel Hempstead
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.