Land and new homes in Magherafelt
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Magherafelt, 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.
Magherafelt · BT45Free 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
Magherafelt at a glance
About 33 miles south-east of Derry/Londonderry, Magherafelt is part of our County Londonderry coverage, centred on postcode district BT45. The nearest other places we cover are Cookstown (9 miles), Ballymena (15 miles) and Antrim (16 miles).
In and around Magherafelt, the land we appraise ranges from land behind street frontages to infill gaps along existing streets, including large and long rear gardens. Because Magherafelt is in Northern Ireland, land titles are registered with Land & Property Services (Land Registry and Registry of Deeds) and transfers attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Tell us where your land is around Magherafelt and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Magherafelt
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Magherafelt
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Magherafelt
- Sell Land Without Planning in Magherafelt
- Land Option Agreements in Magherafelt
- Land Promotion Agreements in Magherafelt
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Magherafelt
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Magherafelt
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Magherafelt
- Sell Brownfield Land in Magherafelt
- Sell an Infill Plot in Magherafelt
- Land Assembly and Access in Magherafelt
- Free Site Appraisal in Magherafelt
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Magherafelt
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Magherafelt
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Magherafelt
- New Home Construction in Magherafelt
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Magherafelt
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Magherafelt
- New Homes to Rent in Magherafelt
- Affordable Housing in Magherafelt
- Social Housing in Magherafelt
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Magherafelt
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Magherafelt
Land to Homes works with landowners across Northern Ireland, including in and around Magherafelt. We start with a free appraisal of planning policy, access and constraints, then set out a direct offer or option or promotion terms in writing. Each council's Local Development Plan is prepared in two stages, a Plan Strategy and a Local Policies Plan, so the stage your council has reached affects how a site is assessed. Planning permission is never guaranteed.
In Northern Ireland, housing associations find sites and develop schemes under the Social Housing Development Programme, while the Housing Executive assesses housing need in areas such as Magherafelt. Councils' Local Development Plans can also require affordable homes on private developments, secured through a Section 76 planning agreement. Land to Homes can supply land, design and construction, or deliver completed homes for transfer to a registered housing association.
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP), made up of a Plan Strategy and a Local Policies Plan |
|---|---|
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| How a sale becomes binding | A land sale becomes legally binding when contracts signed by both parties are exchanged and finishes on completion, with the title registered in the Land Registry at Land & Property Services. |
| Developer contributions | Section 76 planning agreements under the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (there is no Community Infrastructure Levy) |
Common questions in Magherafelt
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 is a local development plan and why does it matter?
The development plan sets out where new homes and other development should go, and it is the starting point for planning decisions. In England it is usually called the Local Plan; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have Local Development Plans. Land allocated for housing, or next to a settlement where policy supports growth, usually has stronger prospects.
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.
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 work with landowners in Magherafelt?
We do. We work with landowners in Magherafelt and elsewhere in County Londonderry, including Coleraine, Limavady and Derry/Londonderry. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.