If you think your land could be suitable for residential or commercial development, we’re here to help. We’ll start by understanding your goals, then work with expert planners and architects to explore what’s possible on site and how to maximise its value.

From there, we’ll advise on the most appropriate strategy for bringing the land to market. There are several ways to sell land, depending on your preferences and goals.

One option is to fund the planning application yourself. Securing planning permission can significantly enhance the value of your land, and doing so gives you greater control over what is developed. Kavanaghs LDA can assemble a team of architects and specialist consultants tailored to your project, and manage the process on your behalf. However, it's important to note that planning can be costly—particularly for larger or more complex schemes—so you may prefer to work with a development partner who can take on this responsibility.

The two most common ways of working with development partners are option agreements and promotion agreements:

• Option Agreements involve a landowner and developer entering into a legal agreement that grants the developer the right (but not the obligation) to purchase the land, typically once planning permission is secured. The developer usually pays an option fee, and the final purchase price is calculated using a pre-agreed formula.

• Promotion Agreements are made between the landowner and a promoter, who covers the planning costs and assumes the risk. After planning permission is granted, the land is sold on the open market. The promoter is then reimbursed for their costs and receives a share of the sale proceeds. Many landowners favour this approach, as both parties are aligned in aiming to secure the most attractive planning consent and achieve the highest market value.

There are numerous variations on these agreements, and no one-size-fits-all solution. We’re here to guide you through the options and help determine the best route based on your specific needs.

We’ll provide tailored advice on the most effective way to bring your land to market, taking into account your objectives and the unique characteristics of your site.

If you choose to partner with a developer or promoter to obtain planning permission, Kavanaghs LDA can market your land to a carefully selected list of potential partners from our extensive database.

Once planning permission has been secured—either by you or a promoter—we can introduce the site to our network of active developers. With strong industry connections and in-depth market knowledge, we’re well-positioned to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Whether you’ve been approached by a developer or we’ve found a buyer through our marketing, we will handle negotiations on your behalf to protect your interests.

Working alongside your solicitor, we aim to secure not just a strong sale, but one that looks after your long-term interests. Where appropriate, this could include overage agreements so you benefit from future increases in land value, or securing rights to protect your interests in any future development on neighbouring land.