Sell redundant commercial or industrial land in Tyne and Wear
We buy redundant commercial land across Tyne and Wear, including around Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. You deal with the buyer directly and there's no commission to pay.
If your business has moved, closed or outgrown its premises, the site may be worth more as housing than as commercial space.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- No pressure to decide
Get an offer for land in Tyne and Wear
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Redundant commercial and industrial land in Tyne and Wear at a glance
Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead and the surrounding boroughs, with brownfield land in the urban core and green belt on the fringe.
| County | Tyne and Wear |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Towns we cover here | 15 |
| Main town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Example postcode districts | DH4, NE1, NE3, NE8, NE10 |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
Is your land in Tyne and Wear a good fit?
- Small industrial units and yards in residential areas
- Former showrooms, garages and workshops
- Sites a business is relocating from
- Commercial buildings with permitted development potential
- Sites with a mix of buildings and open storage
If your business has moved, closed or outgrown its premises, the site may be worth more as housing than as commercial space.
What affects the price
Employment land policy
Some councils require evidence that commercial use is no longer viable before allowing homes.
Leases
Occupational leases and security of tenure affect timing.
Neighbours
Homes next to retained businesses need careful design for noise.
Access
Commercial access often works well for housing, which helps value.
Ways to sell this land
We buy small commercial and industrial sites, including those still occupied, and plan a route to vacant possession that fits your timetable.
What happens next
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
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.
Planning and legal points for land in Tyne and Wear
Planning framework
Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.
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.
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.
Common problems, and how we handle them
The council protects employment land
We look at marketing evidence and viability. Some sites won't qualify, and we'll say so.
There are underground tanks
Fuel tanks are common on old garage and depot sites. We arrange removal as part of the works.
Useful to send us
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- Your title number, if you know it
- Any planning applications or letters
- Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
What people ask us about redundant commercial land
Can a commercial site be redeveloped for housing?
Often, subject to the council's policies on protecting employment land, plus the usual planning tests.
Can I keep running my business after selling?
Yes, through a conditional contract or a short leaseback agreed as part of the deal.
Do I pay VAT on the sale?
Commercial property can be subject to VAT if an option to tax has been made. Ask your accountant and tell your solicitor early.
Do you buy land in Tyne and Wear?
Yes. We consider land across Tyne and Wear, from Newcastle upon Tyne to the smaller towns and villages. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, and we'll tell you either way.
Redundant commercial and industrial land by town in Tyne and Wear
Nearby counties
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- Redundant commercial and industrial land in West Yorkshire
- Redundant commercial and industrial land in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Find out what we'd pay for your land in Tyne and Wear
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.