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Joint ventures on land in Whitehaven

If you own land in or around Whitehaven, joint ventures is one of four ways you can sell it to us. Here's how it works and when it makes sense.

If you'd like to see your land become homes, and stay involved while it happens, a joint venture may suit you.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Clear terms in writing

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Whitehaven at a glance

From Whitehaven, it's 7 miles to Workington and 12 miles to Cockermouth. We buy land across that whole stretch of Cumbria, not only within the town.

Upland farming country. The Lake District National Park covers the central fells, so most growth is focused on Carlisle, Kendal and the west coast towns.

TownWhitehaven
CountyCumbria
CountryEngland
Postcode districtCA28
OS grid squareNX91
Nearest towns we coverWorkington (7 mi), Cockermouth (12 mi), Maryport (12 mi)
Distance from CarlisleAbout 35 miles south-west
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
When you're paidOver time, as homes are built and sold
Planning costsShared or ours, as agreed
New homes under construction with scaffolding and roof trusses on a former field

Who a land joint venture works best for

  • Landowners who want a share in development profit
  • Families and estates with a long-term view
  • Sites where we'd aim to build the homes ourselves
  • Owners comfortable sharing risk as well as reward

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.

How the money works

Structure

Land price plus profit share, a partnership or a company: each has different tax and legal effects.

Risk

You share in downside as well as upside, so independent advice is essential.

Timing

Returns arrive as homes sell, which can take years.

Tax

Joint ventures can change how your proceeds are taxed, so take tax advice first.

Land near Whitehaven that a land joint venture suits

Development land in Whitehaven

Worth discussing if you want a share of the finished development value.

Land without planning permission in Whitehaven

You keep a stake and share in the value planning creates.

Land for affordable homes in Whitehaven

Can suit estates and charities that want an ongoing say in the homes.

Building plots in Whitehaven

Can suit owners who want to share in the home's sale price.

From first call to completion

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  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. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

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.

Awkward details we deal with

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

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

Do I have to put money in?

Not usually. Your contribution is normally the land itself.

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 I need separate advice?

Yes. You should have your own solicitor and tax adviser before entering a joint venture.

Do you buy land in Whitehaven?

Yes. We consider land in and around Whitehaven and across Cumbria. 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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