Funding and Investment Partners in Newtownabbey

Schemes around Newtownabbey

In County Antrim, Newtownabbey lies about 4 miles north of Belfast; its central postcode district is BT36. Close by, our coverage also takes in Belfast, Carrickfergus and Castlereagh.

Partnerships we can discuss around Newtownabbey include mixed-tenure developments, Section 106 affordable homes and land-led schemes with a housing partner. In Northern Ireland, where Newtownabbey sits, planning decisions are made by the 11 district councils, with the Department for Infrastructure deciding regionally significant applications.

If you are considering a partnership around Newtownabbey, we are happy to talk privately.

Our approach in Newtownabbey

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.

Part of the S&K Group

Land to Homes is part of the S&K Group, a Birmingham-based construction and property group whose businesses include glazing, building supplies and property improvement.

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.

Landowner co-investment

A landowner can keep an interest in their land through a joint venture rather than selling outright, with the terms set out in a written agreement.

Planning in Newtownabbey: the Northern Irish rules

Land to Homes works with landowners across Northern Ireland, including in and around Newtownabbey. 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, Stamp Duty Land Tax applies, and title and charges are registered with Land & Property Services. Planning agreements are made under Section 76, and most applications are decided by the 11 district councils. Northern Ireland property law and procedure differ from the rest of the UK, so partners need local legal advice.

Key rules in Newtownabbey
National planning policy	Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS, Edition 2), applied with retained Planning Policy Statements until each council adopts its Plan Strategy
Local planning document	Local Development Plan (LDP), made up of a Plan Strategy and a Local Policies Plan
In-principle consent	Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later
How a sale becomes binding	A 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.

Questions about Funding and Investment Partners in Newtownabbey

How can a landowner co-invest in a development?

Instead of selling outright, a landowner can put land into a joint venture with a developer, agreeing how costs, decisions and proceeds are shared. This can suit landowners who want a longer-term involvement. It carries more risk than a sale, so independent legal, tax and financial advice is essential before agreeing any terms.

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.

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.

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.

Do you work with partners on schemes in Newtownabbey?

Yes. We discuss schemes in Newtownabbey and elsewhere in County Antrim, including Ballymena, Belfast and Larne privately with professional partners. Nothing on this website is an offer or invitation to invest.