Land and new homes in Ilford
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Ilford, 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.
Ilford · IG1Free 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 Ilford fits
In Greater London, Ilford lies about 9 miles east of London; its central postcode district is IG1. Barking is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 2 miles, followed by Becontree and Leytonstone. Ilford is in the London region of England.
In and around Ilford, the land we appraise ranges from backland plots with a workable access to former garage blocks and yards, including infill gaps along existing streets. As Ilford is in England, applications are judged against the National Planning Policy Framework, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Send us a postcode in or near IG1 and we will start with a free desktop appraisal.
Services in Ilford
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Ilford
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Ilford
- Sell Land Without Planning in Ilford
- Land Option Agreements in Ilford
- Land Promotion Agreements in Ilford
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Ilford
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Ilford
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Ilford
- Sell Brownfield Land in Ilford
- Sell an Infill Plot in Ilford
- Land Assembly and Access in Ilford
- Free Site Appraisal in Ilford
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Ilford
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Ilford
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Ilford
- New Home Construction in Ilford
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Ilford
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Ilford
- New Homes to Rent in Ilford
- Affordable Housing in Ilford
- Social Housing in Ilford
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Ilford
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Ilford
Whether a field or large garden could take homes depends mostly on the council's Local Plan and national policy. Under the National Planning Policy Framework, plans define settlement boundaries, and land just outside Ilford may still come forward if it is allocated, previously developed or meets evidenced unmet housing need. Smaller housing schemes can also use Permission in Principle, an England-only route that settles location, use and amount first. Our free appraisal explains which route suits your land.
Buying a new-build home in Ilford 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.
| 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) |
| 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. |
Common questions in Ilford
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 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.
Do you buy land directly?
Yes, on suitable sites. We can buy land directly, with or without planning permission and with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Whether a direct purchase suits you depends on the site and on whether you would rather have certainty now or wait for planning to change what the land is worth.
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.
Is Ilford an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Ilford and elsewhere in Greater London, including Heston, Stratford and Catford. 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.