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Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Solihull

Our interest in landlocked land around Solihull is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.

If you own a ransom strip, it may be the key to someone else's development. That can make it far more valuable than its size suggests.

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Solihull at a glance

Solihull lies in the West Midlands, some 7 miles south-east of Birmingham. Nearby, we also look at land around Shirley (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles) and Washwood Heath (6 miles).

TownSolihull
CountyWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Postcode districtB27
OS grid squareSP17
Nearest towns we coverShirley (2 mi), Acocks Green (3 mi), Washwood Heath (6 mi)
Distance from BirminghamAbout 7 miles south-east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of a grass field enclosed by gardens with only a narrow strip leading to the road

Land we're keen to see around Solihull

  • Ransom strips and narrow access plots
  • Land with disputed or unclear rights of way
  • Land next to a site with planning potential
  • Small strips that control access to larger sites

Land with no access is harder to sell, but not impossible. Often there's a route that can be negotiated, or a neighbour who benefits from a joint scheme.

What decides the value of landlocked land near Solihull

Existing rights

Rights of way in the deeds may already allow some use, though not necessarily for new homes.

Prescriptive rights

Long use can sometimes create rights, which need legal advice.

Planning

Access must meet highway standards for the number of homes.

Amenity use

Without access, value may be limited to grazing or adjoining owners.

Ways to sell this land

Outright purchase

At a price that reflects the access risk we take on.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once access and permission are secured.

Option agreements

Useful while access is negotiated with neighbours.

Joint ventures

Often the best way to combine landlocked land with the land that gives access.

What happens next

  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.

Rules that apply in England

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.

Land registration

Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.

Awkward details we deal with

The only route is over a neighbour's land

We can approach the neighbour about a joint scheme or an access agreement.

You own a strip someone else needs

We'll explain how ransom value is typically assessed so you can negotiate from a sound position.

Useful to send us

  • A rough size, in acres or hectares
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements

Questions from landowners near Solihull

Can I sell landlocked land?

Yes, though usually at a lower price unless access can be secured. Neighbours are often the most natural buyers.

How is a ransom strip valued?

There's no fixed rule. Valuations often refer to a share of the uplift in value the access unlocks. Take advice from a surveyor.

Will you buy land that may never get access?

Possibly, at a price reflecting that risk. We'll tell you honestly.

Do you buy land in Solihull?

Yes. We consider land in and around Solihull and across the West Midlands. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.

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