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Joint ventures on land in York

For owners in York and the YO1 area, a land joint venture is worth understanding before you talk to any buyer, including us.

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.

  • No commission: we're the buyer
  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide

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We'll check the title and planning, then call you.

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Land around York

York lies in North Yorkshire, where it is the main town we cover. Nearby, we also look at land around Selby (12 miles), Harrogate (19 miles) and Goole (19 miles).

England's largest county, taking in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, with green belt around York.

TownYork
CountyNorth Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtYO1
OS grid squareSE65
Nearest towns we coverSelby (12 mi), Harrogate (19 mi), Goole (19 mi)
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

  • Families and estates with a long-term view
  • Land with planning permission or a strong prospect
  • Owners comfortable sharing risk as well as reward
  • Sites suitable for phased delivery

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

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.

Control

Agreements set who decides what, and what happens if you disagree.

Land value

How your land is valued going into the venture matters.

Land near York that a land joint venture suits

Green belt and grey belt land in York

An option for owners prepared to wait and share in the result.

Farmland and agricultural land in York

Lets farming families share in development over time.

Infill plots and gap sites in York

Possible for a pair of homes if you'd like a share.

Garage sites in York

Possible for larger courts.

What happens next

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We check it properly

    Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.

  3. You get a written offer

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

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

Planning and legal points for land in North Yorkshire

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 rough size, in acres or hectares
  • Your title number, if you know it
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Your questions answered

Do I have to put money in?

Not usually. Your contribution is normally the land itself.

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.

How do I get an offer for land in York?

Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.

Also near York

Other land types and routes

Find out what we'd pay for your land near York

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