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Joint ventures on land in Greater London

For landowners in Greater London, a land joint venture is one of four ways to sell to us. Here's how it works there.

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.

  • Free appraisal and written offer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • Independent advice encouraged

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Joint ventures in Greater London at a glance

Land is scarce and mostly brownfield. The outer boroughs contain Metropolitan Green Belt and metropolitan open land, both closely protected.

CountyGreater London
CountryEngland
Towns we cover here81
Main towncentral London
Example postcode districtsBR3, CR0, CR4, CR5, CR8
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
When you're paidOver time, as homes are built and sold
TimescaleThe longest route
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
  • Land with planning permission or a strong prospect
  • Owners comfortable sharing risk as well as reward

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

How the money works

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 Greater London

Large strategic sites in Greater London

Lets you share in the development value if you can wait for it.

Garage sites in Greater London

Possible for larger courts.

Brownfield land in Greater London

Worth discussing if you want to share in the regeneration value.

Redundant commercial and industrial land in Greater London

Possible for larger sites.

Inherited and probate land in Greater London

Rare for estates, but possible where family members wish to stay involved.

Landlocked land and access problems in Greater London

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

How a sale works

  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. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

What England's rules mean for your land

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

  • The address or postcode
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • Photos of the land and its access

Your questions answered

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.

Do I need separate advice?

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

Can a joint venture include affordable homes?

Yes. Affordable and social housing can form part of a scheme, and we can talk through how it affects returns.

Do you buy land in Greater London?

Yes. We consider land across Greater London, from central London 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 Greater London

Nearby counties

Find out what we'd pay for your land in Greater London

Send the postcode and a rough size and we'll come back with a straight answer.

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