Sell land in Newmarket
We buy land across Suffolk. In Newmarket, as everywhere, the offer depends on the land itself: its access, its planning prospects and what can sensibly be built.
Newmarket lies in Suffolk, about 34 miles west of Ipswich. Nearby, we also look at land around Mildenhall (8 miles), Haverhill (11 miles) and Ely (12 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Newmarket?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Newmarket at a glance
| Town | Newmarket |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CB8 |
| OS grid square | TL66 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Mildenhall (8 mi), Haverhill (11 mi), Ely (12 mi) |
| Distance from Ipswich | About 34 miles 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 Newmarket
Choose the type of land, or the way you'd like to sell, for details specific to this area.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Newmarket
Distances and directions are measured from Newmarket.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildenhall | IP28 | TL77 | 8 mi north-east |
| Haverhill | CB9 | TL64 | 11 mi south |
| Ely | CB7 | TL58 | 12 mi north-west |
| Cambridge | CB21 | TL45 | 13 mi west |
| Bury St Edmunds | IP32 | TL86 | 13 mi east |
| Thetford | IP24 | TL88 | 19 mi north-east |
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
How a sale works
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
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.
Questions from landowners near Newmarket
Do you cover the villages around Newmarket?
Yes. Villages between Newmarket, Mildenhall and Haverhill often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Newmarket?
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 buy land without planning permission?
Yes. You can sell outright at a price that reflects the planning risk, or on a subject-to-planning or option basis that pays more if permission is granted.
Is my paddock worth more than agricultural land?
Often, because paddocks are close to houses. How much more depends on access, planning policy and whether homes could realistically be built.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Newmarket
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.