EXPERTS IN LAND.
KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS.
Land sales can be complicated, confusing and require an expert touch. Bridges Land and Development department offers a clear and concise approach to land sales with straightforward advice.
Here at Bridges we have significant experience in both the acquisition and disposal of land with or without planning. We offer clear, transparent advice and straightforward negotiation to help all stakeholders secure the best outcome and price. Bridges Land has an extensive network of established and proven buyers covering both residential, commercial and mixed use development as well as the ability to help you understand what potential your land could have.
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THE BENEFITS OF BRIDGES LAND.
LAND APPRAISAL SITE IDENTIFICATION DEVELOPMENT VALUATION
EXPERT MARKETING
Bespoke solutions to get your site in front of as many buyers as possible.
ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF BUYERS
SALES PROGRESSION
Managing the process from offer to completion with experience, composure and comfort. IN DEPTH WEEKLY REPORTING Bespoke reporting for your site.
EVERY BASE IS COVERED Press, mobile, desktop, laptop and tablet. We have you covered.
NEW HOMES COMING SOON
KEY FACTS & STATS
715,491 WEB HITS IN 2023 OF PROPERTY £671,211,988 SOLD IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS*
11 OFFICES
130 + BRILLIANT TEAM MEMBERS
1 MILLION WE DEALT WITH IN EXCESS OF TELEPHONE CALLS IN 2023 OF NEW HOMES ASKING PRICES ACHIEVED ON AVERAGE* 98% FEBRUARY MAY
£38,650,260 WORTH OF NEW HOMES SOLD IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS*
1991 THE YEAR BRIDGES OPENED ITSELF TO THE SURREY & HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC
2024 THE YEAR PLATINUM HOMES JOINED THE BRIDGES GROUP
2024 BRIDGES BRACKNELL FOREST OFFICE OPENED
* Group stats taken from 1st September 2023 - 31st August 2024
WE ARE EXPERTS IN...
STRATEGIC LAND
The term “Strategic Land” refers to plot or parcels of land that could hold future development potential and have yet to realise it, often situated immediately next to towns and settlement boundaries they require promotion through local plans and the planning system in what can amount to a challenging and expensive process. All the more reason to have an expert land agent guiding you.
SUBSTANTIAL GARDENS
Do you have a large garden, outbuilding or paddocks? There may be scope either on your own or combined with your neighbours to look at possible redevelopment. Here at Bridges we understand development and the key traits to look out for, contact us to see if we think you have scope for redevelopment.
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS
Do you own buildings either residential or commercial that have fallen into a state of disrepair? Typically the minimum you can do is replace them but often they can be replaced, enlarged and improved if you have run down outbuildings and you wish to understand what potential you may have please contact us.
CONSENTED SITES
This is where the site has already secured some level of planning permission typically full or outline consent, we can then utilise our extensive database of developers to assist you in securing the best price.
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Unused or underutilised commercial buildings can make excellent development opportunities that can be repurposed for residential and mixed use development.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS? WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF AGREEMENT?
APPRAISAL
Firstly, we will carry out some research into the plot of land. Our current systems allow us to remotely assess your land and to gather information such as boundary lines and potential access points. From this information we will be able to confirm if the site has development potential and we would then ask to come and take a look and walk around the site. If your site already has or is in planning stage we will look at the drawings and proposals to help you understand the value.
MARKETING
We can tailor our marketing strategy to suit your specific needs whether that be advertising the site on the open market or doing this on a low key approach to ensure discretion is maintained throughout. If the property is brought to the open market we will use our number of online portals and databases to get the land advertised in the best light. However, if this is carried out on a low key approach we still have a large enough database with connections through all of our offices to maintain the incoming enquiries required to get you sold.
DISCUSSION
We understand that everyone’s requirements are slightly different, and this is why we will have a detailed discussion with you to identify the different factors in the sale of your land. We are flexible in the way we work and will always do our best to achieve you the best buyer at the best possible price.
THERE ARE A FEW DIFFERENT WAYS A SALE CAN BE STRUCTURED DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING TO ACHIEVE.
OPTION AGREEMENTS
An option agreement allows the developer a specific period of time to secure planning permission at their own expense. Once the planning application has been successful and approved, they would then be able to exchange the option with a legal obligation to purchase the land at a pre-agreed figure.
UNCONDITIONAL RULE
This is where a developer may agree to purchase a plot of land based on the strong potential of gaining planning permission and taking the risk that it may not. This is usually an option for clients with specific time restraints or who do not wish to wait until planning has been confirmed and often has a degree of “hope value” factored in.
STRATEGIC DEAL
Strategic land is a plot or parcel that has not yet realised its potential for development and will still require to be taken through the planning process before it becomes a viable option. This is usually land located on the outskirts of towns/villages. This is a logistically challenging and expensive process compared to other options and often will require allocation into a local plan or consent before it becomes feasible. This means it is even more important to have a highly experienced land agent who you trust acting on your behalf.
CONSENTED
Sold with the benefit of a granted planning permission either in full or on an outline basis, we are happy to assist landowners in selling on consented sites or to provide professional guidance to allow you to secure your own consent prior to a sale. We will then use our extensive database to ensure we achieve the best price in the current market.
HUGELY EXPERIENCED IN NEW HOMES LETTING AND MANAGEMENT
Bridges incorporate lettings, a unique and skilled team of individuals whose focus is the successful marketing and letting of new homes. Understanding the local market better than anyone else, we will provide you with the most accurate valuation and knowledge of the most effective marketing strategies and practices ensuring maximum exposure. In addition to this, we will then work with you and your team to tailor a service to meet your needs from just finding a tenant to full management.
LET WITH CONFIDENCE
Fully Licensed Agents - we are members of The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), the Safe Agent Scheme and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, giving you the reassurance and peace of mind that your properties, and rental income, are fully protected. These professional standards ensure our qualified agents can deliver reliable advice on all property related matters, appraisal techniques and marketing practices. The continual professional development of our team is key to ensure our agents are always on top of their game.
Local Knowledge - Our enviable position as market leaders throughout the region is built on our dedication to deliver high service levels. It is not by accident that 98% of our staff live locally, so we have the best understanding of the nuances of every local market. With specialist teams stationed in prime local offices we are focused on growth and, having immediately recognised the importance of Built to Rent schemes, we are proud to be the most dominant agent locally, in this sector. Synergy with our Land and New Homes team ensures that, in addition to fulfilment of our clients immediate need to find a large volume of tenants, one of our main sources of growth to our corporate/new homes business comes from the success we have providing further, build to rent opportunities to clients, that may not
be on the market to the general public, enabling them to expand their portfolios and get there first. It is our local knowledge and experience in built to rent that sets us apart from everyone else and we know that your success is our success.
Specialised Teams - Our uniquely structured company provides a dedicated and experienced team to help you every step of the way.
WE ARE EXPERTS IN CORPORATE NEW HOME LETTINGS
MARKETING
YOUR HOME TO A WIDER AUDIENCE BESPOKE ACCOUNTS REPORTING
TO MINIMISE YOUR ADMINISTRATION
In Surrey and Hampshire we have seen the Build to Rent sector grow exponentially due to a perfect mix of high demand and short supply, resulting in increased rents and the highest returns in the South of England. With government policy focusing on town centre rejuvenation and permitted development for commercial change of use to residential, we have access to the very best build to rent opportunities through our Land and New Homes team.
Here is some of the work we have recently been doing with our clients:
WELLESLEY EDENBROOK
HARTSHEAD
WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING YOUR SUCCESS.
DEVELOPMENT VALUATION
An accurate understanding of the achievable values is vital to the success of any development, our development team can provide a complete range of valuation services from individual infill plots to high profile regeneration projects.
MARKET RESEARCH
We are constantly reviewing the market and trends to allow us to make concise, clear, and considered recommendations to our clients.
NEW HOMES SALES
It is never too early to start planning your sales and marketing strategy, our new homes sales team can offer a bespoke intelligent marketing service. We can start securing sales for you as soon as you are ready.
MARKETING STRATEGY
Talk to an agent that doesn’t just do what everyone else does, an agent that considers the bigger picture and designs a bespoke strategy.
Each site has a dedicated team of new homes professionals as well as a specific client manager giving your site the attention and focus is needs. We encourage weekly meetings with our clients where we can provide market analysis and strategy, looking at what is generating results and proposing a plan of approach to maximise exposure and sales rates.
We are determined to achieve the best price in the desired timeline, to do so we utilise the most effective negotiation techniques transparently and ethically to result in the best possible outcome for our clients. We provide comprehensive reporting and statistics making sure your finger is always on the pulse of what is happening on your development. Maximum demand and top results. Competition created by our agents builds desire and urgency for buyers to pay more to secure your home before they miss out.
EXPERTS IN NEW HOMES
ALAN DOLMAN HEAD OF LAND, DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOMES
DANIEL POCKETT GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
MARK KIRBY NEW HOMES DIRECTOR
JULIE WINCHESTER SENIOR NEW HOMES, AND SHARED OWNERSHIP COORDINATOR
MICHAEL JOHNSTON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - LAND
CARLO STOCCHETTI CEO/LEADER/STRATEGY/DEVELOPMENT
JAMES BALDRY GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
JASON JONES ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF LETTINGS
EMMA RATCLIFFE MARKETING
