How does selling your land, site or property work?
Start with a simple, confidential enquiry. We review the information available, discuss the opportunity with you and explain the next steps clearly without unnecessary pressure.
Start with the information you already have
Selling land, a commercial site or a property-backed business can appear complicated, particularly where planning, buildings, tenants, licences or an operating business are involved.
You do not need to resolve every issue before making an enquiry. The initial purpose is simply to understand what you own, where it is located and what you are considering selling.
Further information can be requested later if the opportunity appears suitable. Starting a conversation does not commit you to a sale.
Five clear stages from enquiry to next steps
Every property is different, but most enquiries begin with the same simple process.
Tell Us What You Own
Provide the location, property type, approximate size and a short description of its current use.
This may be land, a development site, commercial property, equestrian property, a holiday park or a business sold with its land and buildings.
Basic information is enough to startInitial Review
The location, property type, current use, planning position and available information are reviewed.
The purpose of this stage is to establish whether the opportunity appears relevant and whether further discussion would be useful.
No formal valuation is required firstConfidential Discussion
Where the opportunity appears suitable, we speak with you directly to understand the property, your reason for considering a sale and your preferred timescale.
This also gives you an opportunity to explain any unusual circumstances or concerns.
No obligation to proceedFurther Information or Inspection
Additional documents, photographs, plans, business information or a property inspection may be requested where appropriate.
The information required will depend on whether the opportunity is land, a commercial site or an operational business.
Only relevant information is requestedClear Next Steps
Once the opportunity is understood, the appropriate next stage can be explained clearly.
Where the property is not suitable, you are not pressured to continue. Where it is suitable, any proposed process, timescale or further checks can be discussed.
Clear communication throughoutWhat may happen next?
The appropriate next step depends on the complexity and type of opportunity.
What should you have ready?
Do not delay making an enquiry because you do not have every document. The following information is useful, but not all of it is essential at the first stage.
You may not be ready to advertise publicly
Many owners want to explore a possible sale before informing family members, employees, tenants, customers, suppliers or neighbouring property owners.
Initial enquiries can be handled privately. You can explain any confidentiality concerns when submitting the opportunity.
Sensitive financial, legal or business documents do not need to be supplied during the first enquiry unless you choose to provide them.
Enquiries are welcome from owners and professional representatives
The person making the initial enquiry should have permission to discuss the property or be acting in a professional capacity.
Property Owners
Individual owners considering the sale of land, commercial property, rural sites or specialist premises.
Business Owners
Owners considering the sale of an operating business together with its land, buildings or freehold property.
Family Representatives
Family members acting with the owner’s authority or dealing with an inherited property or estate.
Agents and Surveyors
Property professionals representing owners of land, commercial sites or specialist business properties.
Solicitors and Accountants
Professional advisers assisting with retirement, probate, business restructuring or property disposal.
Corporate Owners
Companies disposing of surplus property, operational sites or property-backed business assets.
You remain in control of your decision
The initial process is designed to establish whether there is a suitable basis for further discussion.
Questions about the process
Common questions from owners considering whether to submit their land, site or property-backed business.
Do I need a valuation before enquiring?
No. Existing valuations can be useful, but they are not necessary for the initial assessment.
Do I need planning permission?
No. Land and sites with or without planning permission can be considered.
Will I need to provide accounts?
Accounts may be relevant for an operating business, but complete financial documents are not required for the first enquiry.
Can the enquiry remain confidential?
Yes. Explain any confidentiality requirements when you submit the opportunity.
Does submitting details guarantee an offer?
No. The information must first be reviewed to establish whether the opportunity appears suitable.
Can I withdraw the enquiry?
Yes. Making an initial enquiry does not commit you to continuing with a possible sale.
What if the property has problems?
Access issues, tenants, poor-condition buildings or planning complications do not automatically prevent an assessment.
Can my agent contact you?
Yes. Agents, surveyors, solicitors and other professional advisers may submit an opportunity with the owner’s authority.
Ready to discuss your land, site or property-backed business?
Start by providing the location, property type and a brief description. An initial enquiry is confidential, straightforward and does not commit you to a sale.