Land and new homes in Bathgate
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Bathgate, 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.
Bathgate · EH48Free 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
Where Bathgate fits
About 18 miles west of Edinburgh, Bathgate is part of our Edinburgh & the Lothians coverage, centred on postcode district EH48. Close by, our coverage also takes in Livingston, Grangemouth and Falkirk.
Typical sites we review near Bathgate include small holdings and pony paddocks, backland plots with a workable access and land that already has planning permission. Because Bathgate is in Scotland, land titles are registered with Registers of Scotland (Land Register of Scotland) and transfers attract Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Bathgate.
Services in Bathgate
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Bathgate
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Bathgate
- Sell Land Without Planning in Bathgate
- Land Option Agreements in Bathgate
- Land Promotion Agreements in Bathgate
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Bathgate
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Bathgate
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Bathgate
- Sell Brownfield Land in Bathgate
- Sell an Infill Plot in Bathgate
- Land Assembly and Access in Bathgate
- Free Site Appraisal in Bathgate
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Bathgate
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Bathgate
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Bathgate
- New Home Construction in Bathgate
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Bathgate
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Bathgate
- New Homes to Rent in Bathgate
- Affordable Housing in Bathgate
- Social Housing in Bathgate
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Bathgate
Funders and partners
The Scottish system, as it applies in Bathgate
Land sales in Scotland are concluded through missives, an exchange of formal letters between solicitors. Once missives are concluded they form a binding contract, and the buyer takes entry at settlement, then registers the title with Registers of Scotland. For land near Bathgate, missives can be made conditional on planning permission in principle, so the sale only proceeds if consent is secured. The buyer pays Land and Buildings Transaction Tax to Revenue Scotland.
Scotland's buying process for new homes near Bathgate runs through missives and settlement, with the title registered in the Land Register of Scotland. There is no Home Report on the first sale of a new home, so ask the developer about the warranty, specification and snagging arrangements. Affordable options include social rent from councils and housing associations and, in some cases, shared equity. Land to Homes invites you to register interest while its plans develop.
| 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) |
| Developer contributions | Section 75 planning obligations, with Section 69 agreements sometimes used for simple one-off payments |
Questions about Land and homes in Bathgate
What are heads of terms?
Heads of terms are a short written summary of the main points of a deal, such as the price or price formula, the length of an option or promotion, who pays which costs and any conditions. They are not usually legally binding, but they guide the solicitors who draft the contract. We set out your legal fee cover in them.
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.
What kinds of land do you look at?
Fields and paddocks next to towns and villages, large gardens and backland, infill plots, brownfield and former commercial sites, farmland, and buildings that could convert to homes. Sites need realistic access and planning prospects. If land is too small or too constrained for us, we will say so plainly rather than leave you waiting for an answer.
What is biodiversity net gain?
Biodiversity net gain is a requirement in England for most new developments to leave natural habitat in a measurably better state than before, assessed using a statutory metric. It can be delivered on site, off site or, as a last resort, through statutory credits. It affects how much land a scheme needs. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own biodiversity policies.
Is Bathgate an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Bathgate and elsewhere in Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Musselburgh, Edinburgh and Livingston. 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.