Land and new homes in Leicester
Land to Homes is a land and new-homes business covering Leicester. 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.
Leicester · LE1Free 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
Land and homes around Leicester
Leicester is the main town we cover in Leicestershire, centred on postcode district LE1. Nearby, we also cover Oadby, Wigston and Loughborough, all within 9 miles. Within England, Leicester falls in the East Midlands region. From our Birmingham head office in Great Barr, Leicester is about 34 miles away.
In and around Leicester, the land we appraise ranges from backland plots with a workable access to brownfield land in and around Leicester, including small holdings and pony paddocks. Because Leicester is in England, land titles are registered with HM Land Registry and transfers attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Tell us where your land is around Leicester and we will explain the routes open to you.
Services in Leicester
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Leicester
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Leicester
- Sell Land Without Planning in Leicester
- Land Option Agreements in Leicester
- Land Promotion Agreements in Leicester
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Leicester
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Leicester
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Leicester
- Sell Brownfield Land in Leicester
- Sell an Infill Plot in Leicester
- Land Assembly and Access in Leicester
- Free Site Appraisal in Leicester
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Leicester
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Leicester
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Leicester
- New Home Construction in Leicester
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Leicester
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Leicester
- New Homes to Rent in Leicester
- Affordable Housing in Leicester
- Social Housing in Leicester
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Leicester
Funders and partners
The English system, as it applies in Leicester
Selling development land in Leicester 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.
If you rent privately in Leicester, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 now shapes your tenancy: most tenancies run from one rent period to the next, rent can usually only be raised once a year through a formal process, and no-fault evictions have ended. Affordable options in England include Social Rent, Affordable Rent at up to 80% of market rent, and shared ownership. Land to Homes plans homes for sale and rent, and you can register interest now.
| 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 |
| 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 Leicester
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 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.
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.
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.
Do you work with landowners in Leicester?
We do. We work with landowners in Leicester and elsewhere in Leicestershire, including Wigston, Coalville and Oadby. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.