Land and new homes in Montrose
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Montrose, then takes suitable sites through planning, design and construction to new homes for sale, for rent and for affordable housing. Landowners start with a free site appraisal; home seekers can register their interest.
Montrose · DD10Free 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
Where Montrose fits
Montrose sits about 25 miles north-east of Dundee in Angus & Dundee, in the DD10 postcode district. The nearest other places we cover are Arbroath (11 miles), Forfar (17 miles) and Stonehaven (20 miles).
Around Montrose we look at corner plots and side gardens, fields put forward or allocated in the local plan and land that already has planning permission. In Scotland, where Montrose 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 Montrose and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Montrose
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Montrose
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Montrose
- Sell Land Without Planning in Montrose
- Land Option Agreements in Montrose
- Land Promotion Agreements in Montrose
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Montrose
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Montrose
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Montrose
- Sell Brownfield Land in Montrose
- Sell an Infill Plot in Montrose
- Land Assembly and Access in Montrose
- Free Site Appraisal in Montrose
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Montrose
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Montrose
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Montrose
- New Home Construction in Montrose
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Montrose
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Montrose
- New Homes to Rent in Montrose
- Affordable Housing in Montrose
- Social Housing in Montrose
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Montrose
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Montrose
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 Montrose, 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 Montrose 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.
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP) |
|---|---|
| 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 Montrose
Do I need my own solicitor to sell land?
Yes. Every landowner should have their own solicitor on a land sale or agreement, and many also use a land agent or chartered surveyor. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct anyone.
Is the site appraisal really free?
Yes. Our site appraisal is free and carries no obligation. It covers access, planning policy, likely constraints and an indicative number of homes, and we talk you through the routes open to you. You do not have to agree to anything afterwards, and we will tell you plainly if the land is not suitable for us.
Can I sell land without planning permission?
Yes. Land often sells without planning, either for a price that reflects the planning risk or under a deal where the price is set once permission is granted. Land to Homes can buy suitable sites directly, with or without planning and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract, or promote the land through planning with you.
What is a new-build warranty?
It is an insurance-backed policy covering certain defects in a new home for a set period after completion. The builder is usually responsible for most defects early in the cover, and the warranty provider covers major structural problems later. Most mortgage lenders expect a recognised warranty, or a professional consultant's certificate, before they lend on a new home.
Is Montrose an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Montrose and elsewhere in Angus & Dundee, including Dundee, Arbroath and Forfar. 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.