Land and new homes in Heston
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Heston. We can buy suitable land directly, fund the planning on promotion and option deals, and deliver homes for sale, rent and affordable housing. Every land enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Heston · TW5Free 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
Heston at a glance
We cover Heston as part of Greater London. It is about 11 miles west of London, around postcode district TW5. Nearby, we also cover Hounslow, Isleworth and Southall, all within 2 miles. Heston is in the London region of England.
In and around Heston, the land we appraise ranges from small holdings and pony paddocks to infill gaps along existing streets, including backland plots with a workable access. In England, where Heston sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
Send us a postcode in or near TW5 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Heston
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Heston
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Heston
- Sell Land Without Planning in Heston
- Land Option Agreements in Heston
- Land Promotion Agreements in Heston
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Heston
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Heston
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Heston
- Sell Brownfield Land in Heston
- Sell an Infill Plot in Heston
- Land Assembly and Access in Heston
- Free Site Appraisal in Heston
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Heston
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Heston
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Heston
- New Home Construction in Heston
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Heston
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Heston
- New Homes to Rent in Heston
- Affordable Housing in Heston
- Social Housing in Heston
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Heston
Funders and partners
Planning in Heston: the English rules
In England, most planning applications for new homes in Heston are decided by the local planning authority, usually the council, using its Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. Many landowners sell without planning, either outright or through an option or promotion agreement that funds the application first. Land to Homes offers a free site appraisal, pays your reasonable legal fees on option and promotion agreements, and can buy suitable sites directly, subject to survey, title and contract.
Buying a new-build home in Heston 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.
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Land and homes in Heston: questions
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.
Do you pay my legal fees?
On option and promotion agreements, yes. We pay your reasonable legal fees, and the amount is agreed up front in the heads of terms before you instruct a solicitor, so there are no surprises later. On a direct purchase, each side normally pays its own legal costs, and we will explain the position before you commit.
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.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Heston?
We do. We work with landowners in Heston and elsewhere in Greater London, including Chelsea, Isleworth and Stratford. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.