Joint ventures on land in Derbyshire
For landowners in Derbyshire, 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.
- No pressure to decide
- Independent advice encouraged
- Clear terms in writing
Get an offer for land in Derbyshire
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Joint ventures in Derbyshire at a glance
Ranges from the Peak District National Park in the north-west to lowland farmland and former coalfield towns in the east, with green belt between Derby and Nottingham.
| County | Derbyshire |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Towns we cover here | 12 |
| Main town | Derby |
| Example postcode districts | DE1, DE5, DE7, DE11, DE55 |
| 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 |

When a land joint venture suits land in Derbyshire
- 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
- Sites suitable for phased delivery
If you'd like to see your land become homes, and stay involved while it happens, a joint venture may suit you.
The terms that matter
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.
Tax
Joint ventures can change how your proceeds are taxed, so take tax advice first.
Land a land joint venture works for in Derbyshire
Land without planning permission in Derbyshire
You keep a stake and share in the value planning creates.
Green belt and grey belt land in Derbyshire
An option for owners prepared to wait and share in the result.
Building plots in Derbyshire
Can suit owners who want to share in the home's sale price.
Garden land and backland in Derbyshire
Possible if you'd like a share of the new home's value.
Garage sites in Derbyshire
Possible for larger courts.
Landlocked land and access problems in Derbyshire
Often the best way to combine landlocked land with the land that gives access.
From first call to completion
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
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're worried about the risk
You can limit risk through the structure, but not remove it. Take independent advice.
Useful to send us
- A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
- Your title number, if you know it
- Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
- Photos of the land and its access
What people ask us about a land joint venture
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 I need separate advice?
Yes. You should have your own solicitor and tax adviser before entering a joint venture.
Do you buy land in Derbyshire?
Yes. We consider land across Derbyshire, from Derby 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 Derbyshire
Find out what we'd pay for your land in Derbyshire
Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.