Funding and Investment Partners in Reading
Funding partners in Reading are the lenders, institutional partners and landowners who provide the capital to buy land and build new homes. Land to Homes talks to development lenders and professional partners about specific sites and structures. Nothing on this site is an offer or invitation to invest, and we do not take deposits or money from the public.
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Partnerships around Reading
Our Berkshire coverage is centred on Reading, postcode district RG1, and reaches 10 other places. Lower Earley is the closest neighbouring place we cover, at about 3 miles, followed by Wokingham and Crowthorne. Within England, Reading falls in the South East region.
Partnerships we can discuss around Reading include Section 106 affordable homes, design and build for a registered provider and forward-funded build to rent. Because Reading is in England, land titles are registered with HM Land Registry and transfers attract Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
To discuss a scheme near Reading, call us or send a short note about the opportunity.
What we offer in Reading
Not an offer to invest
Nothing on this site is an offer or invitation to invest, and nothing here is regulated investment advice, a recommendation or a solicitation.
Forward funding and purchase
For build to rent and affordable homes, we discuss forward funding and forward purchase structures with institutional and registered provider partners.
No money from the public
We do not take deposits, loans or investment from members of the public. Funding is discussed privately with lenders, institutions and landowners only.
Development lenders
We discuss senior and mezzanine development finance with lenders on a site-by-site basis, with security and terms agreed through each party's solicitors.
How the rules work in Reading
Land with no planning permission can still be sold. Around Reading, the usual routes in England are a direct sale, an option agreement or a promotion agreement, where the planning work is funded for you and the land is sold once consent is granted. Outline planning permission settles the principle, with reserved matters approved later. Section 106 obligations, the Community Infrastructure Levy where charged and biodiversity net gain all affect what a site is worth, so independent advice matters.
In England, land purchases usually attract Stamp Duty Land Tax, and lenders take a legal charge registered at HM Land Registry. Scheme appraisals must allow for Section 106 obligations, the Community Infrastructure Levy where charged, and biodiversity net gain. Homes England is the government's housing and regeneration agency and runs public funding programmes for housing.
| National planning policy | National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised August 2026, with national planning practice guidance |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Plan |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it |
Funding and Investment Partners in Reading: questions
What information do funding partners usually review?
Partners usually review the site title, the planning position, the scheme appraisal, the build programme, the construction approach, the plan for selling or letting the homes and the developer's background. Each carries out its own due diligence, often with valuers, monitoring surveyors and solicitors. We share site-specific information under confidentiality where appropriate.
Is anything on this site regulated investment advice?
No. Land to Homes does not give investment, financial, tax or legal advice, and nothing on this site is an offer, invitation or recommendation to invest. Funding discussions take place privately with lenders and professional parties, who rely on their own advisers and due diligence. If you are unsure about any investment, speak to an independent regulated adviser.
Do public bodies fund housing development?
Public bodies support housing delivery in each nation, for example Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency in England, and the Development Bank of Wales, which offers property development lending. Grant for affordable housing usually goes to councils and registered providers rather than developers. We describe these bodies for context; each has its own criteria.
Can I invest in Land to Homes?
Nothing on this site is an offer or invitation to invest, and we do not take investment, loans or deposits from members of the public. We discuss funding privately with development lenders and institutional partners on specific schemes. If you are a professional party with an interest in residential development, you can contact us to start a conversation.
Do you work with partners on schemes in Reading?
Yes. We discuss schemes in Reading and elsewhere in Berkshire, including Lower Earley, Sandhurst and Maidenhead privately with professional partners. Nothing on this website is an offer or invitation to invest.
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