Land and new homes in Bow
In Bow, 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.
Bow · E3Free 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
Bow at a glance
About 5 miles east of London, Bow is part of our Greater London coverage, centred on postcode district E3. Nearby, we also cover Stratford, Canary Wharf and Canning Town, all within 2 miles. Bow is in the London region of England.
In and around Bow, the land we appraise ranges from redundant commercial buildings to infill gaps along existing streets, including land that already has planning permission. Planning in Bow follows England’s rules: the National Planning Policy Framework sets national policy and the council’s Local Plan sets local policy.
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Bow.
Services in Bow
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Bow
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Bow
- Sell Land Without Planning in Bow
- Land Option Agreements in Bow
- Land Promotion Agreements in Bow
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Bow
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Bow
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Bow
- Sell Brownfield Land in Bow
- Sell an Infill Plot in Bow
- Land Assembly and Access in Bow
- Free Site Appraisal in Bow
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Bow
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Bow
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Bow
- New Home Construction in Bow
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Bow
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Bow
- New Homes to Rent in Bow
- Affordable Housing in Bow
- Social Housing in Bow
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Bow
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Bow
Selling development land in Bow 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.
Renting a new home in Bow? In England, most private tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date, and since 1 May 2026 landlords can no longer use section 21 no-fault evictions. New-build buyers usually receive a structural warranty and buy through exchange of contracts and completion, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax where it is due. Land to Homes has no homes for sale or rent yet, but you can register your interest.
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
|---|---|
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority) |
| 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 on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, after which the buyer registers the title with HM Land Registry. |
Questions about Land and homes in Bow
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 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.
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.
Will I have to pay anything upfront?
Not on a promotion agreement. We fund the planning work, and those costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning permission. You will still need your own solicitor, but on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
Do you buy land in Bow?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Bow and elsewhere in Greater London, including Finchley, Hanworth and Coulsdon. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.