Land and new homes in Berkhamsted
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Berkhamsted, 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.
Berkhamsted · HP4Free 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
Berkhamsted at a glance
Berkhamsted sits about 10 miles north-west of Watford in Hertfordshire, in the HP4 postcode district. Nearby, we also cover Chesham, Hemel Hempstead and Amersham, all within 7 miles. Berkhamsted is part of England’s East of England region.
Typical sites we review near Berkhamsted include former garage blocks and yards, small holdings and pony paddocks and redundant agricultural buildings. In England, where Berkhamsted sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).
If you own land near Berkhamsted, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Berkhamsted
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Berkhamsted
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Berkhamsted
- Sell Land Without Planning in Berkhamsted
- Land Option Agreements in Berkhamsted
- Land Promotion Agreements in Berkhamsted
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Berkhamsted
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Berkhamsted
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Berkhamsted
- Sell Brownfield Land in Berkhamsted
- Sell an Infill Plot in Berkhamsted
- Land Assembly and Access in Berkhamsted
- Free Site Appraisal in Berkhamsted
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Berkhamsted
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Berkhamsted
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Berkhamsted
- New Home Construction in Berkhamsted
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Berkhamsted
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Berkhamsted
- New Homes to Rent in Berkhamsted
- Affordable Housing in Berkhamsted
- Social Housing in Berkhamsted
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Berkhamsted
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Berkhamsted
Selling development land in Berkhamsted 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 Berkhamsted? 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.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Common questions in Berkhamsted
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 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.
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.
Do you have any new homes for sale or rent?
Not yet. Land to Homes is a new venture and has no homes, plots or developments for sale or rent at the moment. You can register interest with the area and type of home you want, and we will contact you if we bring forward homes that match. We do not take reservations, fees or deposits at this stage.
Do you buy land in Berkhamsted?
Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Berkhamsted and elsewhere in Hertfordshire, including Hitchin, Harpenden and Borehamwood. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.