Land and new homes in Fraserburgh
In Fraserburgh, Land to Homes works with landowners who want to sell, option or promote land for housing, and with councils and housing associations on affordable homes. We manage planning and building on the sites we take forward, and people looking for a home can register their interest.
Fraserburgh · AB43Free site appraisal
Tell us about your land and we will call you back. No cost, no obligation.
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- Free site appraisalNo cost, no obligation
- Legal fees coveredReasonable fees, on options and promotion
- Nothing to pay upfrontOn promotion: we fund planning
- Direct purchaseSuitable sites, with or without planning
- UK-wideEngland, Wales, Scotland and NI
Land and homes around Fraserburgh
Fraserburgh sits about 38 miles north of Aberdeen in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, in the AB43 postcode district. If your land sits between towns, Peterhead, Inverurie and Buckie are the closest neighbouring places on our list.
In and around Fraserburgh, the land we appraise ranges from redundant commercial buildings to redundant agricultural buildings, including corner plots and side gardens. In Scotland, where Fraserburgh sits, planning decisions are made by the council as planning authority (or a national park authority in its area).
Tell us where your land is around Fraserburgh and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Fraserburgh
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Fraserburgh
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Fraserburgh
- Sell Land Without Planning in Fraserburgh
- Land Option Agreements in Fraserburgh
- Land Promotion Agreements in Fraserburgh
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Fraserburgh
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Fraserburgh
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Fraserburgh
- Sell Brownfield Land in Fraserburgh
- Sell an Infill Plot in Fraserburgh
- Land Assembly and Access in Fraserburgh
- Free Site Appraisal in Fraserburgh
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Fraserburgh
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Fraserburgh
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Fraserburgh
- New Home Construction in Fraserburgh
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Fraserburgh
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Fraserburgh
- New Homes to Rent in Fraserburgh
- Affordable Housing in Fraserburgh
- Social Housing in Fraserburgh
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Fraserburgh
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Fraserburgh
Scottish land deals differ from the rest of the UK in a few ways: contracts are concluded by missives, consent in principle is called planning permission in principle, and developer contributions use Section 75 agreements. Land to Homes works within those rules around Fraserburgh, whether buying a suitable site directly with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract, or promoting it through planning with nothing to pay upfront. Planning permission is never guaranteed, so we explain the risks plainly.
Buying a home in Fraserburgh works differently in Scotland. Offers are made through a solicitor, and the purchase becomes binding when missives are concluded. Most resale homes come with a Home Report, but a brand-new home sold to its first occupier is exempt, although the seller must still provide an Energy Performance Certificate. Buyers pay Land and Buildings Transaction Tax. Land to Homes has no homes for sale yet; register interest to hear about future plans.
| Who decides applications | The council as planning authority (or a national park authority in its area) |
|---|---|
| In-principle consent | Planning permission in principle (PPP), followed by approval of matters specified in conditions |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) |
| Land registration | Registers of Scotland (Land Register of Scotland) |
| How a sale becomes binding | Land sales are concluded through missives, formal letters exchanged between solicitors that become a binding contract once concluded, followed by settlement on the date of entry and registration in the Land Register of Scotland. |
Common questions in Fraserburgh
What is planning permission?
Planning permission is consent from the planning authority to carry out development, such as building new homes or changing the use of land. Applications are judged against the local development plan and national policy, which differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Permission can be full, or outline, which is called planning permission in principle in Scotland.
How do I register interest in a new home?
Tell us your contact details, preferred areas, the type and size of home, whether you want to buy or rent, and your timing. Registering is free, it is not a reservation or an application, and you can ask us to remove your details at any time. We use it to contact you and to understand what people need.
What should I check before reserving any new-build home?
Check the specification, the tenure and any lease terms, estate or service charges for unadopted roads and open space, the warranty provider, the reservation terms and whether the developer is registered with the New Homes Quality Board. Instruct your own solicitor early, visit the site if you can and ask for everything important in writing.
What are the New Homes Quality Code and New Homes Ombudsman?
The New Homes Quality Code is a code of practice for developers registered with the New Homes Quality Board, covering how homes are marketed, reserved, sold and handed over, and after-sales care. Buyers of homes from registered developers can usually take unresolved complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. The framework currently covers England, Scotland and Wales.
Is Fraserburgh an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Fraserburgh and elsewhere in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Stonehaven and Inverurie. Where a site suits us we can buy it directly, or set up an option or promotion agreement. On promotion there is nothing to pay upfront.