Examples of our excellent contacts…

The Land Office  has many established contacts and associations encompassing the various skills needed to deal with all types of development land. When necessary we can call on expert Town Planners, Architects, Land Promoters, Tree Specialists, Engineers, Surveyors and other specialists as required. We have relationships with Banks specialising in financing development projects and we also know investors who may consider providing 'mezzanine' finance to help developers get the cash the banks require the developer to provide.

Developers and Builders  Our long experience gives us good knowledge of local and National developers and which ones would be interested in specific sites. This means we can close deals quickly when you want to move fast without publicity. We know who keeps their agreements and who might let you down; there's nothing worse than accepting an offer, only to have a builder drop their offer just before exchange of contracts. We often know builders who need more land willing to pay a premium to get a site quickly. Our personal knowledge of development gives us better credibility with developers which helps us negotiate a deal that works for both sides and is therefore sure to proceed smoothly.

We also know which builders want to buy sites without planning to create their own scheme and those who want to buy 'oven ready' sites where they can start building quickly. There are builders among our great contacts who will buy without planning permission and have the cash to pay quickly for the right sites.

Solicitors The Land Office can introduce you to solicitors familiar with conditional contracts for 'subject to planning' sales and acquisitions to simplify buying or selling. We know solicitors confident to work with restrictive covenants and obtaining appropriate insurance. On these occasions we recommend speaking to The Land Office first for an understanding of how to deal with covenants that may seem to prevent building on a site. We want our buyers and sellers to choose a solicitor with a confident understanding of property and development matters, so there is no need to make a meal of a straightforward transaction. When our clients have more complex planning law matters we also know legal advisors and can put them in touch.

Planning Department Our relationship with the planning department will not change the planning decision but sometimes it can help us get information about the progress of your application. Our willingness to pick up the phone can save time waiting for other professionals to write a letter and receive a reply. We like to see fast progress.

Architects Our knowledge and understanding of planning and development can enable us to point our clients to the appropriate architect for their proposal on each site. We don't guarantee our contacts will get planning without the usual challenges but we may help you balance value and quality in this important area of project management. We also have details of planning consultants when these skills are needed.

High Tech new homes are all the rage at the upper end of the housing market. The Land Office is able to introduce proven providers of top end sounds and home management systems. Many of our developer clients now provide additional IT wiring during the '2nd Fix' so a buyer can easily add the 'boy's toys' to make their new home a gadget lover's dream home. The ease of adding the latest technology can be a factor to clinch the sale of a new home.

Investors approach The Land Office to enquire about funding development projects. They have substantial funds and are seeking the chance to get a higher interest rate than they would if they put the money in the bank. Some like the idea of sharing the risk and receiving a bonus in exchange at the end of a successful project.

Illustrations

Sometimes illustrations can help us demonstrate the positive impact of a development on the street scene. This can reduce objections to your application and may help the planning committee see your plans in a positive light. Our preferred illustrator is an example of our excellent contacts for all your needs when we work together on your site.

Our preferred illustrator is just one example of our ability to choose the right specialist for our clients. Without The Land Office a poor choice of supplier might delay or even jeopardise a successful outcome for your site.

When do we recommend illustrations? Some sites are controversial and may receive a better reception from neighbours and even the planning committee if we can show the positive impact a development may have on the street scene. On these occasions the highest quality and most seductive illustrations are required. Go to his webpage

The examples below demonstrate the quality of our illustrator's work:

Choose The Land Office for your development site

An initial consultation will allow us both the chance to explore the merits of working together to maximise the value of your land.

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Harpenden: 01582 763222
Mobile: 07974 709093
e-mail: enquiry@thelandoffice.co.uk

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