Sell land in Maidstone
We consider land in Maidstone and across Kent, from sites close to the ME14 postcode district out towards Chatham and Rochester.
The land we're most interested in near Maidstone sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Chatham (8 miles) and Rochester (8 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Maidstone?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Maidstone at a glance
Metropolitan Green Belt in the west, the Kent Downs and High Weald National Landscapes, and growth around Ashford, Maidstone and the Medway towns.
| Town | Maidstone |
|---|---|
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | ME14 |
| OS grid square | TQ75 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Chatham (8 mi), Rochester (8 mi), Gillingham (9 mi) |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Maidstone
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Maidstone.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Maidstone
Distances and directions are measured from Maidstone.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | ME4 | TQ76 | 8 mi north |
| Rochester | ME1 | TQ76 | 8 mi north |
| Gillingham | ME7 | TQ76 | 9 mi north |
| Strood | ME2 | TQ76 | 9 mi north |
| Sittingbourne | ME10 | TQ96 | 11 mi north-east |
| Tonbridge | TN9 | TQ54 | 12 mi south-west |
Planning and legal points for land in Kent
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.
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.
How a sale works
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
What people ask us about land
Can you visit land near Maidstone?
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.
Do you cover the villages around Maidstone?
Yes. Villages between Maidstone, Chatham and Rochester often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do you work out what my land is worth?
For land with development potential we estimate what the finished homes would sell for and deduct the costs of planning, building, finance, obligations and a profit margin. What's left is the land value. For land without a planning prospect, value is based on its current use.
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 Maidstone
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.