Land and new homes in Hounslow
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Hounslow. 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.
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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 Hounslow fits
We cover Hounslow as part of Greater London. It is about 10 miles west of London, around postcode district TW3. Isleworth is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 1 mile, followed by Heston and Richmond. Hounslow is part of England’s London region.
Around Hounslow we look at infill gaps along existing streets, redundant commercial buildings and former garage blocks and yards. As Hounslow is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
If you own land near Hounslow, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Hounslow
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Hounslow
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Hounslow
- Sell Land Without Planning in Hounslow
- Land Option Agreements in Hounslow
- Land Promotion Agreements in Hounslow
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Hounslow
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Hounslow
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Hounslow
- Sell Brownfield Land in Hounslow
- Sell an Infill Plot in Hounslow
- Land Assembly and Access in Hounslow
- Free Site Appraisal in Hounslow
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Hounslow
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Hounslow
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Hounslow
- New Home Construction in Hounslow
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Hounslow
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Hounslow
- New Homes to Rent in Hounslow
- Affordable Housing in Hounslow
- Social Housing in Hounslow
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Hounslow
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Hounslow
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Hounslow, the usual routes in England are a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement, where the planning work is funded for you and the land is sold once consent is granted. Outline planning permission settles the principle, with reserved matters approved later. Section 106 obligations, the Community Infrastructure Levy where charged and biodiversity net gain all affect what a site is worth, so independent advice matters.
Councils and housing associations around Hounslow can bid for grant through Homes England's Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which funds Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Landlords of the rented homes must be registered with the Regulator of Social Housing. National policy also expects local plans to set a minimum Social Rent proportion for major development. Land to Homes is ready to discuss sites, partnership and delivery.
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Common questions in Hounslow
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 is a land promotion agreement?
Under a promotion agreement, a promoter funds and manages the planning process, then markets the land for sale with the landowner once permission is granted. The proceeds are shared under an agreed formula after the promoter's costs. With Land to Homes there is nothing to pay upfront: planning costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning.
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.
What is an option agreement?
An option agreement gives a developer the right, but not the obligation, to buy land within an agreed period, usually once planning permission is granted. The landowner normally receives an option fee, and the purchase price is worked out under an agreed formula. On option agreements with Land to Homes, we pay your reasonable legal fees, agreed up front in the heads of terms.
Is Hounslow an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Hounslow and elsewhere in Greater London, including Harrow, Shepherds Bush and Blackheath. 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.