Sell land in Swansea
For owners of land in and around Swansea, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.
Land around Swansea falls under Wales's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Clydach, 5 miles away, and Briton Ferry, 5 miles away.
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Swansea?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Swansea at a glance
Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, from former industrial sites to the Gower National Landscape.
| Town | Swansea |
|---|---|
| County | West Glamorgan |
| Country | Wales |
| Postcode district | SA1 |
| OS grid square | SS69 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Clydach (5 mi), Briton Ferry (5 mi), Gorseinon (5 mi) |
| Planning system | Planning Policy Wales and Local Development Plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Swansea
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Swansea.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Swansea
Distances and directions are measured from Swansea.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clydach | SA6 | SS69 | 5 mi north-east |
| Briton Ferry | SA11 | SS79 | 5 mi east |
| Gorseinon | SA4 | SS59 | 5 mi north-west |
| Neath | SA11 | SS79 | 7 mi north-east |
| Pontarddulais | SA4 | SN50 | 8 mi north-west |
| Llanelli | SA15 | SN50 | 10 mi north-west |
Planning and legal points for land in West Glamorgan
Flood risk
Natural Resources Wales flood maps and Technical Advice Note 15 guide where new homes can go. Phosphate limits in some river catchments have also affected new housing.
Land registration
HM Land Registry covers Wales as well as England. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold.
Tax on the sale
In Wales the buyer pays Land Transaction Tax rather than Stamp Duty. As the seller you may owe capital gains tax. 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 check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
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.
Questions from landowners near Swansea
Do you buy land in Swansea?
Yes. We consider land in and around Swansea and across West Glamorgan. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Can you visit land near Swansea?
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.
Can I sell just part of my land?
Yes. Selling one field, the end of a garden or part of a yard is common. Your solicitor will make sure the land you keep has the access and services it needs.
What counts as brownfield land?
Land that has been occupied by a permanent structure and its associated fixed surface infrastructure. Some exceptions apply, such as agricultural buildings and residential gardens in built-up areas.
More of West Glamorgan
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Swansea
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.