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Free Site Appraisal in Limavady

How do I get a free site appraisal in Limavady?

Think of a free site appraisal in Limavady as the first honest conversation about your land. It will not set a price or promise planning permission. It will tell you which constraints matter, whether access works, what the planning policy says, and which kind of deal, if any, makes sense to pursue.

Surveyor in hi-vis using a GPS rover pole in a grass field near a villageLimavady · BT49

Free 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 we look at around Limavady

About 15 miles east of Derry/Londonderry, Limavady is part of our County Londonderry coverage, centred on postcode district BT49. Close by, our coverage also takes in Coleraine, Derry/Londonderry and Magherafelt.

Around Limavady we look at redundant agricultural buildings, large and long rear gardens and land that already has planning permission. As Limavady is in Northern Ireland, applications are judged against the Strategic Planning Policy Statement, and the buyer of land pays Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).

If you own land near Limavady, the first step is a free, no-obligation appraisal.

What you get in Limavady

Routes explained

We set out which deals could suit your land, from direct purchase and conditional contracts to options, promotion agreements and joint ventures, with the trade-offs of each.

Constraints mapped

Flood zones, conservation areas, listed buildings, protected trees, ecological designations and landscape protections are all checked against your boundary using official mapping and published public records.

No obligation, no cost

The appraisal is free and there is no obligation to go any further. If your land is unlikely to suit new homes, we will tell you plainly and explain why.

Title and boundaries

We read the title register and plan for covenants, rights of way and easements that could affect development, and flag anything your solicitor should look at more closely.

Planning and land rules in Limavady

Land to Homes works with landowners across Northern Ireland, including in and around Limavady. We start with a free appraisal of planning policy, access and constraints, then set out a direct offer or option or promotion terms in writing. Each council's Local Development Plan is prepared in two stages, a Plan Strategy and a Local Policies Plan, so the stage your council has reached affects how a site is assessed. Planning permission is never guaranteed.

In Northern Ireland, we check the council's local development plan or the older area plan still in force, the SPPS, the Department for Infrastructure's flood maps, historic environment records held by the Department for Communities, and title held by Land & Property Services. We also look at wastewater capacity, which is a constraint in some areas.

Key rules in Limavady
In-principle consentOutline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later
Land registrationLand & Property Services (Land Registry and Registry of Deeds)
How a sale becomes bindingA land sale becomes legally binding when contracts signed by both parties are exchanged and finishes on completion, with the title registered in the Land Registry at Land & Property Services.
Developer contributionsSection 76 planning agreements under the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (there is no Community Infrastructure Levy)

Questions about Free Site Appraisal in Limavady

Will you need to visit my land?

Often, if the desktop review shows realistic potential. We will arrange a visit at a time that suits you and explain what we want to look at, such as the access point, boundaries and ground conditions. Many sites can be ruled in or out without a visit.

What does a free site appraisal include?

It covers local planning policy, constraints such as flood risk and heritage, access to the road, title issues, services, and an indication of the kind of scheme that might fit. It ends with a view on the realistic routes for your land. It is not a formal valuation, and it is not legal advice.

Can I ask for an appraisal on land I am selling for someone else?

Yes, if you are acting for the owner, for example as an executor, trustee, attorney or land agent. We will need to understand your authority before discussing terms. If you are a buyer looking at land, a planning consultant or surveyor can advise you independently.

Will you contact my neighbours or the council?

Not without your agreement. We use what you share to assess your land and discuss it with you. Our desktop review relies on published records and mapping. If talking to a neighbour or the council would help, we will ask you first and explain why.

Do you buy land in Limavady?

Yes. Land to Homes looks at land in Limavady and elsewhere in County Londonderry, including Coleraine, Magherafelt and Derry/Londonderry. Every enquiry starts with a free site appraisal, and on option and promotion agreements we pay your reasonable legal fees.

Read more: Free Site Appraisal · Guide: Option agreement or promotion agreement: what is the difference?

Free Site Appraisal elsewhere in County Londonderry

Own land that could take new homes?

Start with a free, no-obligation site appraisal. On option and promotion agreements we fund the planning work and pay your reasonable legal fees.

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