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Sell brownfield land in Ipswich

Selling brownfield land near Ipswich 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.

We buy cleared sites, derelict buildings and yards, and price in the clean-up so you don't have to deal with it first.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • Independent advice encouraged

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We'll check the title and planning, then call you.

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Land around Ipswich

Ipswich lies in Suffolk, where it is the main town we cover. Nearby, we also look at land around Harwich (10 miles), Felixstowe (11 miles) and Stowmarket (11 miles).

TownIpswich
CountySuffolk
CountryEngland
Postcode districtIP1
OS grid squareTM14
Nearest towns we coverHarwich (10 mi), Felixstowe (11 mi), Stowmarket (11 mi)
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Cleared former industrial site with cracked concrete and weeds beside terraced houses

Land we're keen to see around Ipswich

  • Former workshops, depots and yards
  • Cleared sites with old hardstanding
  • Sites on the council's brownfield land register
  • Land with known or suspected contamination

If your site has sat empty because it looks too complicated, we'll investigate the ground and planning position and give you a straight offer.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Suffolk

Demolition

Removing buildings and old foundations is a significant cost on many sites.

Brownfield register

Inclusion on the council's brownfield land register can support permission in principle.

Existing use value

If the site has a viable current use, that sets the floor for an offer.

Neighbouring uses

Noise or smells from nearby businesses affect design and value.

Choosing how to sell

Outright purchase

We take on the site and its problems for an agreed price.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once permission is granted for a housing scheme.

Option agreements

Can suit larger brownfield sites with a longer planning route.

Joint ventures

Worth discussing if you want to share in the regeneration value.

How a sale works

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We check it properly

    Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.

  3. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

What England's rules mean for your land

Section 106 and CIL

Larger schemes often need a Section 106 agreement for affordable housing or contributions, and councils that have adopted the Community Infrastructure Levy charge it per square metre of new floorspace.

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.

Flood risk

Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.

Common problems, and how we handle them

You're worried about contamination liability

Contracts can deal with who takes responsibility for contamination. Take advice from your solicitor on the wording.

A previous buyer pulled out after surveys

We'd like to see any reports. Problems can often be priced rather than walked away from.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

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.

Do you buy contaminated land?

Yes. We investigate and price the remediation, so you don't need to clean the site first.

What is a brownfield land register?

In England, councils keep a register of brownfield sites they consider suitable for housing. Being on it can help the planning case.

Can you visit land near Ipswich?

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.

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