Funding and Investment Partners in Merthyr Tydfil
Funding partners in Merthyr Tydfil 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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Schemes around Merthyr Tydfil
In Mid Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil lies about 19 miles north-east of Bridgend; its central postcode district is CF47. Close by, our coverage also takes in Aberdare, Rhondda and Ebbw Vale.
Around Merthyr Tydfil, we can talk to partners about land-led schemes with a housing partner, design and build for a registered provider and mixed-tenure developments. In Wales, where Merthyr Tydfil sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority).
If you are considering a partnership around Merthyr Tydfil, we are happy to talk privately.
Why work with Land to Homes in Merthyr Tydfil
Advice from your own advisers
We do not give legal, tax or financial advice. Every party should take independent advice before entering into any agreement with us.
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.
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.
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.
Planning and land rules in Merthyr Tydfil
Permission in Principle is not available in Wales, so the usual first step for land near Merthyr Tydfil is an outline planning application, with reserved matters to follow, or a full application. Councils allocate housing sites through their Local Development Plan, and landowners can put land forward as a candidate site when a plan is prepared or reviewed. If your land is not allocated, an option or promotion agreement lets a partner take on the cost of promoting it.
In Wales, Land Transaction Tax replaces Stamp Duty Land Tax, and security is registered at HM Land Registry. Appraisals must allow for Section 106 obligations, the Community Infrastructure Levy where adopted and approval of sustainable drainage by the SuDS approving body. The Development Bank of Wales, owned by the Welsh Government, offers property development lending among its services.
| National planning policy | Planning Policy Wales (Edition 12) and Future Wales: the National Plan 2040, supported by Technical Advice Notes |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP) |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Land Transaction Tax (LTT) |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
Common questions in Merthyr Tydfil
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.
What types of funding do residential developments use?
Typically a mix of senior development debt, sometimes mezzanine debt, and equity from the developer and its partners. Build to rent and affordable homes may use forward funding or forward purchase by an institution or registered provider. Landowners can also contribute land through a joint venture. The right structure depends on the scheme, and each party takes independent advice.
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.
How is forward purchase different from forward funding?
With forward funding, the investor pays for the land and construction as the scheme is built. With forward purchase, the investor commits to buy the completed homes, but the developer arranges construction finance in the meantime. The choice affects risk, cost and timing for both parties, so each takes its own advice before agreeing terms.
Do you work with partners on schemes in Merthyr Tydfil?
Yes. We discuss schemes in Merthyr Tydfil and elsewhere in Mid Glamorgan, including Maesteg, Bridgend and Pontypridd privately with professional partners. Nothing on this website is an offer or invitation to invest.
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