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Sell brownfield land in Guildford

Selling brownfield land near Guildford 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.

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.

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  • No pressure to decide
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Land around Guildford

Our appraisals for Guildford start with the GU1 postcode district and the OS grid square SU94, then widen out to Godalming, Woking and Aldershot, all within about 8 miles.

TownGuildford
CountySurrey
CountryEngland
Postcode districtGU1
OS grid squareSU94
Nearest towns we coverGodalming (4 mi), Woking (6 mi), Aldershot (8 mi)
Distance from WokingAbout 6 miles south
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

Is your land near Guildford a good fit?

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

Brownfield sites often carry baggage: contamination, old foundations, tricky neighbours. They're also some of the best places for new homes, and policy generally supports their reuse.

What affects the price

Contamination

Investigation and remediation costs come straight off the land value.

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.

Flood risk

Many brownfield sites are near rivers and canals, so flood risk is checked early.

Ways to sell this land

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. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  2. We do the homework

    We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.

  3. We put an offer in writing

    It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

Planning and legal points for land in Surrey

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.

Awkward details we deal with

You're worried about contamination liability

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

The buildings are being vandalised

A quick exchange can transfer risk and security responsibility sooner. We'll talk through timing.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements

Your questions answered

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.

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.

Do I need a contamination report before selling?

No, though any reports you have will help us price more accurately.

Do you cover the villages around Guildford?

Yes. Villages between Guildford, Godalming and Woking often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

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