Joint ventures on land in March
Before you agree a land joint venture on land near March, it helps to know exactly when you'd be paid, who carries the planning risk and how the price is set.
Some landowners want more than a price. A joint venture lets you share in the value of the finished homes, in return for waiting and accepting some risk.
- Figures explained, so you can check them
- Independent advice encouraged
- Clear terms in writing
Tell us about your land
Free, no-obligation appraisal.
Land around March
March lies in Cambridgeshire, about 14 miles east of Peterborough. Nearby, we also look at land around Primrose Place (8 miles), Wisbech (8 miles) and Whittlesey (9 miles).
Flat arable fenland in the north contrasts with a fast-growing Cambridge area in the south, where the Cambridge green belt surrounds the city.
| Town | March |
|---|---|
| County | Cambridgeshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | PE15 |
| OS grid square | TL49 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Primrose Place (8 mi), Wisbech (8 mi), Whittlesey (9 mi) |
| Distance from Peterborough | About 14 miles east |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| When you're paid | Over time, as homes are built and sold |
| Planning costs | Shared or ours, as agreed |
Is a land joint venture right for your land?
- Landowners who want a share in development profit
- Families and estates with a long-term view
- Owners comfortable sharing risk as well as reward
- Sites suitable for phased delivery
Some landowners want more than a price. A joint venture lets you share in the value of the finished homes, in return for waiting and accepting some risk.
What to check in a land joint venture
Timing
Returns arrive as homes sell, which can take years.
Control
Agreements set who decides what, and what happens if you disagree.
Land value
How your land is valued going into the venture matters.
Tax
Joint ventures can change how your proceeds are taxed, so take tax advice first.
Land near March that a land joint venture suits
Development land in March
Worth discussing if you want a share of the finished development value.
Barns and rural buildings in March
Worth considering for a larger yard you'd like to see developed well.
Garden land and backland in March
Possible if you'd like a share of the new home's value.
Redundant commercial and industrial land in March
Possible for larger sites.
How a sale works
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Planning and legal points for land in Cambridgeshire
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.
Common problems, and how we handle them
You're not sure you can afford to wait
Many structures pay part of the land value up front, with the rest as homes sell.
You want to keep part of the land
Joint ventures can cover just part of your holding.
Useful to send us
- Any planning applications or letters
- Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
- Photos of the land and its access
- How soon you'd ideally like to sell
Common questions
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 March?
Yes. We consider land in and around March and across Cambridgeshire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Also near March
Other land in March
- Development land
- Land with planning permission
- Land without planning permission
- Large strategic sites
- Green belt and grey belt land
- Land for affordable homes
- Farmland and agricultural land
- Paddocks and equestrian land
- Barns and rural buildings
- Building plots
- Garden land and backland
- Infill plots and gap sites
- Small sites
- Garage sites
- Brownfield land
- Redundant commercial and industrial land
- Inherited and probate land
- Landlocked land and access problems
- Outright purchase
- Subject-to-planning sale
- Option agreements
- All land in March
- Joint ventures in Cambridgeshire
Ready to talk about your land in March?
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.