Land and new homes in Newry
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Newry, 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.
Newry · BT34Free site appraisal
Tell us about your land and we will call you back. No cost, no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6248.
- 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 Newry
About 43 miles south-west of Bangor (County Down), Newry is part of our County Down coverage, centred on postcode district BT34. Close by, our coverage also takes in Banbridge, Armagh and Portadown.
Around Newry we look at redundant commercial buildings, backland plots with a workable access and small holdings and pony paddocks. As Newry is in Northern Ireland, applications are judged against the Strategic Planning Policy Statement, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
If you own land near Newry, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Newry
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Newry
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Newry
- Sell Land Without Planning in Newry
- Land Option Agreements in Newry
- Land Promotion Agreements in Newry
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Newry
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Newry
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Newry
- Sell Brownfield Land in Newry
- Sell an Infill Plot in Newry
- Land Assembly and Access in Newry
- Free Site Appraisal in Newry
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Newry
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Newry
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Newry
- New Home Construction in Newry
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Newry
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Newry
- New Homes to Rent in Newry
- Affordable Housing in Newry
- Social Housing in Newry
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Newry
Funders and partners
Planning and land rules in Newry
Selling land near Newry follows a familiar pattern in Northern Ireland: heads of terms, then an exchange of contracts signed by both sides, which makes the sale binding, and completion. The buyer pays Stamp Duty Land Tax, as in England, and the title is registered with Land Registry, part of Land & Property Services, although older titles may first need moving from the Registry of Deeds. Infrastructure and affordable housing are usually secured through a Section 76 planning agreement.
Social homes in Newry are built mainly by registered housing associations through the Social Housing Development Programme. The Department for Communities funds the programme and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive manages it, assessing need and drawing up a rolling three-year plan. Housing associations are regulated by the Department for Communities. Land to Homes can bring forward land and build homes for housing association partners.
| Who decides applications | The 11 district councils, with the Department for Infrastructure deciding regionally significant applications |
|---|---|
| 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 | Land & Property Services (Land Registry and Registry of Deeds) |
| Developer contributions | Section 76 planning agreements under the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (there is no Community Infrastructure Levy) |
Your questions answered for Newry
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.
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.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Newry?
We do. We work with landowners in Newry and elsewhere in County Down, including Bangor (County Down), Castlereagh and Banbridge. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.