Joint ventures on land in Cambridgeshire
For landowners in Cambridgeshire, a land joint venture is one of four ways to sell to us. Here's how it works there.
If you'd like to see your land become homes, and stay involved while it happens, a joint venture may suit you.
- Figures explained, so you can check them
- No pressure to decide
- Clear terms in writing
Get an offer for land in Cambridgeshire
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Joint ventures in Cambridgeshire at a glance
Flat arable fenland in the north contrasts with a fast-growing Cambridge area in the south, where the Cambridge green belt surrounds the city.
| County | Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Towns we cover here | 10 |
| Main town | Peterborough |
| Example postcode districts | CB7, CB21, PE1, PE7, PE13 |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| When you're paid | Over time, as homes are built and sold |
| Timescale | The longest route |
Who a land joint venture works best for
- Families and estates with a long-term view
- Sites where we'd aim to build the homes ourselves
- Land with planning permission or a strong prospect
- Sites suitable for phased delivery
- Land where affordable or social housing forms part of the scheme
Joint ventures can be structured in different ways, from a land price plus a share of profit to a full partnership. We'll explain each so you can choose with your advisers.
The terms that matter
Risk
You share in downside as well as upside, so independent advice is essential.
Timing
Returns arrive as homes sell, which can take years.
Land value
How your land is valued going into the venture matters.
Exit
Agreements should say what happens if either side wants out.
Land a land joint venture works for in Cambridgeshire
Land with planning permission in Cambridgeshire
An option if you would like a share of the profit from building the homes.
Barns and rural buildings in Cambridgeshire
Worth considering for a larger yard you'd like to see developed well.
Garage sites in Cambridgeshire
Possible for larger courts.
Brownfield land in Cambridgeshire
Worth discussing if you want to share in the regeneration value.
Redundant commercial and industrial land in Cambridgeshire
Possible for larger sites.
Inherited and probate land in Cambridgeshire
Rare for estates, but possible where family members wish to stay involved.
How a sale works
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
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.
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.
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.
When the land isn't straightforward
You're worried about the risk
You can limit risk through the structure, but not remove it. Take independent advice.
You want to keep part of the land
Joint ventures can cover just part of your holding.
Useful to send us
- A rough size, in acres or hectares
- A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
- Your title number, if you know it
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
Your questions answered
What is a land joint venture?
An agreement where you contribute land and we contribute funding, planning and construction, with proceeds shared on agreed terms.
Is a joint venture better than selling?
It can pay more, but you wait longer and share the risk. It suits some owners and not others.
What happens if the homes sell for less than expected?
Depending on the structure, your share may fall. That's the risk you take in return for sharing upside.
Do you buy land in Cambridgeshire?
Yes. We consider land across Cambridgeshire, from Peterborough to the smaller towns and villages. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, and we'll tell you either way.
Joint ventures by town in Cambridgeshire
Find out what we'd pay for your land in Cambridgeshire
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.