Land and new homes in Wokingham
In Wokingham, 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.
Wokingham · RG40Free site appraisal
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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 Wokingham
Wokingham sits about 7 miles south-east of Reading in Berkshire, in the RG40 postcode district. Close by, our coverage also takes in Crowthorne, Bracknell and Lower Earley. Wokingham is part of England’s South East region.
Around Wokingham we look at redundant commercial buildings, infill gaps along existing streets and brownfield land in and around Wokingham. As Wokingham is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Send us a postcode in or near RG40 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Wokingham
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Wokingham
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Wokingham
- Sell Land Without Planning in Wokingham
- Land Option Agreements in Wokingham
- Land Promotion Agreements in Wokingham
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Wokingham
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Wokingham
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Wokingham
- Sell Brownfield Land in Wokingham
- Sell an Infill Plot in Wokingham
- Land Assembly and Access in Wokingham
- Free Site Appraisal in Wokingham
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Wokingham
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Wokingham
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Wokingham
- New Home Construction in Wokingham
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Wokingham
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Wokingham
- New Homes to Rent in Wokingham
- Affordable Housing in Wokingham
- Social Housing in Wokingham
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Wokingham
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Wokingham
Selling development land in Wokingham usually starts with heads of terms, a short written summary of price, conditions and fees, before solicitors draft the contract. In England the sale becomes binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title then registered at HM Land Registry. The buyer normally pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. On option and promotion agreements with Land to Homes, your reasonable legal fees are covered, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
Buying a new-build home in Wokingham follows the usual English process: an offer, conveyancing, exchange of contracts, which makes the purchase binding, and completion. Many buyers arrange a snagging inspection to find defects. New homes are usually covered by a structural warranty, and developers registered under the New Homes Quality Code give buyers access to the New Homes Ombudsman Service. We have no homes on sale yet, so register your interest to hear about future homes.
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
|---|---|
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| How a sale becomes binding | A land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, after which the buyer registers the title with HM Land Registry. |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Common questions in Wokingham
Do you buy land directly?
Yes, on suitable sites. We can buy land directly, with or without planning permission and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Whether a direct purchase suits you depends on the site and on whether you would rather have certainty now or wait for planning to change what the land is worth.
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 land promotion agreement?
Under a promotion agreement, a promoter funds and manages the planning process, then markets the land for sale with the landowner once permission is granted. The proceeds are shared under an agreed formula after the promoter's costs. With Land to Homes there is nothing to pay upfront: planning costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning.
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.
Is Wokingham an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Wokingham and elsewhere in Berkshire, including Thatcham, Sandhurst and Bracknell. 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.