Land and new homes in Cardiff
Land to Homes buys land and partners with landowners in Cardiff, 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.
Cardiff · CF5Free site appraisal
Tell us about your land and we will call you back. No cost, no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6248.
- 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
Our coverage in Cardiff
Cardiff is the main town we cover in South Glamorgan, centred on postcode district CF5. Penarth is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 3 miles, followed by Caerphilly and Barry.
In and around Cardiff, the land we appraise ranges from redundant agricultural buildings to farmland next to the settlement boundary, including former garage blocks and yards. As Cardiff is in Wales, applications are judged against Planning Policy Wales, and the buyer of land pays Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
If you own land near Cardiff, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Services in Cardiff
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Cardiff
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Cardiff
- Sell Land Without Planning in Cardiff
- Land Option Agreements in Cardiff
- Land Promotion Agreements in Cardiff
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Cardiff
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Cardiff
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Cardiff
- Sell Brownfield Land in Cardiff
- Sell an Infill Plot in Cardiff
- Land Assembly and Access in Cardiff
- Free Site Appraisal in Cardiff
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Cardiff
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Cardiff
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Cardiff
- New Home Construction in Cardiff
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Cardiff
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Cardiff
- New Homes to Rent in Cardiff
- Affordable Housing in Cardiff
- Social Housing in Cardiff
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Cardiff
Funders and partners
Rules that apply in Cardiff
Land to Homes buys and promotes land for new homes across Wales, including around Cardiff. Some landowners prefer a direct sale with no onward chain, subject to survey, title and contract. Others choose a promotion agreement, where we fund the planning work and recover our costs from the sale proceeds only if the land sells with planning. Either way, decisions follow the Local Development Plan and Planning Policy Wales, and nothing is certain until consent is granted.
Affordable homes in Cardiff are mainly provided by councils and registered social landlords, often with Welsh Government Social Housing Grant, and can include social rent, intermediate rent and shared ownership. Private renters hold standard occupation contracts, and landlords must keep homes fit for human habitation. Buying a new home means paying Land Transaction Tax where it applies. Land to Homes plans homes for sale and rent in Wales and invites you to register interest.
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP) |
|---|---|
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Land Transaction Tax (LTT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| How a sale becomes binding | As in England, a land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title registered at HM Land Registry. |
Land and homes in Cardiff: questions
Will I have to pay anything upfront?
Not on a promotion agreement. We fund the planning work, and those costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning permission. You will still need your own solicitor, but on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees, with the amount agreed in the heads of terms.
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.
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.
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 work with landowners in Cardiff?
We do. We work with landowners in Cardiff and elsewhere in South Glamorgan, including Penarth and Barry. Send us a postcode and we will start with a free, no-obligation appraisal of what the land could take.