Land and new homes in Sunderland
In Sunderland, Land to Homes works with landowners who want to sell, option or promote land for housing, and with councils and housing associations on affordable homes. We manage planning and building on the sites we take forward, and people looking for a home can register their interest.
Sunderland · SR1Free 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 Sunderland
We cover Sunderland as part of Tyne and Wear. It is about 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, around postcode district SR1. If your land sits between towns, Seaham, Houghton-le-Spring and Jarrow are the closest neighbouring places on our list. Sunderland is in the North East region of England.
In and around Sunderland, the land we appraise ranges from farmland next to the settlement boundary to small holdings and pony paddocks, including paddocks on the edge of Sunderland. Because Sunderland is in England, land titles are registered with HM Land Registry and transfers attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
A postcode and a rough boundary are enough for us to start a free appraisal of land near Sunderland.
Services in Sunderland
For landowners
- Sell Land for Development in Sunderland
- Sell Land with Planning Permission in Sunderland
- Sell Land Without Planning in Sunderland
- Land Option Agreements in Sunderland
- Land Promotion Agreements in Sunderland
- Landowner Joint Ventures in Sunderland
- Sell Garden Land and Backland in Sunderland
- Sell Farmland and Paddocks in Sunderland
- Sell Brownfield Land in Sunderland
- Sell an Infill Plot in Sunderland
- Land Assembly and Access in Sunderland
- Free Site Appraisal in Sunderland
- Sell a Building for Conversion in Sunderland
Planning, design and build
- Planning Permission and Strategy in Sunderland
- Architecture and Masterplanning in Sunderland
- New Home Construction in Sunderland
- Serviced Plots for Self-Build in Sunderland
New homes and housing
- New-Build Homes for Sale in Sunderland
- New Homes to Rent in Sunderland
- Affordable Housing in Sunderland
- Social Housing in Sunderland
- Council and Housing Partnerships in Sunderland
Funders and partners
How the rules work in Sunderland
Selling development land in Sunderland 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 Sunderland? 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.
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
|---|---|
| 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 Sunderland
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.
Is the site appraisal really free?
Yes. Our site appraisal is free and carries no obligation. It covers access, planning policy, likely constraints and an indicative number of homes, and we talk you through the routes open to you. You do not have to agree to anything afterwards, and we will tell you plainly if the land is not suitable for us.
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.
Who pays for the planning application?
Usually the applicant pays the council fee and the cost of surveys and reports. Under a promotion agreement with Land to Homes, we fund the planning work, and the costs are only recovered from the sale proceeds if the land sells with planning. On a direct purchase without planning, the planning cost and risk become ours.
Is Sunderland an area you cover for land?
Yes, we cover land in Sunderland and elsewhere in Tyne and Wear, including Jarrow, Whitley Bay and Felling. 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.