Land First aim to be “Best-in-Class” in all aspects of land investment, procurement, promotion and disposal. Through a dynamic blend of experience and youth, we provide a bespoke and highly effective service that marks us out as leaders in our field.
Land First combines the latest technology & software, along with traditional & conventional methods of land acquisition, making us the ideal partner when it comes to all matters of land and real estate.
LandFirst works hand in hand with our clients, engaging with our local communities and stakeholders and acting in a profitable yet sustainable manner. With a specialist team full of experience and energy, we represent our clients’ best interests at all times.
Our collaborative approach encompasses every aspect of land promotion and investment. Site leads are generated through a combination of “on” and “off” market opportunities. Once identified, sites undertake a detailed assessment, covering a variety of potential issues, including, planning, technical analysis, and a residual valuation.
Once a site is acquired, a detailed promotion strategy is prepared amongst a detailed consultation with our planning consultants.
During the planning process, an extensive Environment assessment is carried out, covering aspects such as noise, air and soil quality, as well as any heritage considerations. Following this, a Masterplan is developed through a process of stakeholder and public consultation, with adjustments made as necessary.
Once a consent is achieved, we go to the Open Market via a reputed agent to secure an optimal value for the site, often through a competitive tender. Land First often manage this whole process for clients delivering above average market returns, whilst maintain a risk averse approach through an asset backed method.
We have been specialists on behalf of landowners & developers for over 40 years
Land Acquisition
Land Promotion
Land Disposal
Units Completed
Units Pending
Our collaborative approach encompasses every aspect of land promotion and investment. Site leads are generated through a combination of “on” and “off” market opportunities. Once identified, sites undertake a detailed assessment, covering a variety of potential issues, including, planning, technical analysis, and a residual valuation.
Once a site is acquired, a detailed promotion strategy is prepared amongst a detailed consultation with our planning consultants.
During the planning process, an extensive Environment assessment is carried out, covering aspects such as noise, air and soil quality, as well as any heritage considerations. Following this, a Masterplan is developed through a process of stakeholder and public consultation, with adjustments made as necessary.
Once a consent is achieved, we go to the Open Market via a reputed agent to secure an optimal value for the site, often through a competitive tender. Land First often manage this whole process for clients delivering above average market returns, whilst maintain a risk averse approach through an asset backed method.
Optimised end-to-end Land Planning
Extensive Market Expertise
Profitable, Tailored Strategies
Disposal Solution
High Level Network of Contacts
Realise Potential
In a nutshell, LandFirst is a bridge between landowners and the most profitable return on investment. Leveraging highly specialised industry expertise and market knowledge, we help devise robust, optimised development plans that maximise value, promoting land whilst positively contributing to the built environment.
LANDOWNERS
Unlock the value of your site. We are here to help and advise you, whatever your requirements may be.
LAND AGENTS
We are always looking to acquire land for long- and short-term strategic objectives.
FELLOW PROMOTERS
We believe that collaboration and connection are the keys to unlocking land value in a wide variety of scenarios. We are continually looking to expand our horizons and look forward to working alongside other esteemed promoters.
ESTATE AGENTS
LandFirst offer highly specialised expertise in land acquisition, promotion and disposal, augmenting the local market knowledge of leading estate agents. With a flexible, collaborative and consultative approach, we can offer as much or as little support as any given development requires.
We identify high quality opportunities via:
Bespoke Software
45% leads generated
Land Agent Relationships
45% leads generated
Open Market Sales
10% leads generated
Identified suitable sites are reviewed by the LandFirst team to create a pre-acquisition report
PLANNING POLICY ANALYSIS
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REGIONAL VALUATION
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TECHNICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
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RESIDUAL FINANCIAL APPRAISAL
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PRE-ACQUISITION REPORT
Prior to exchange, reports are commissioned to verify our initial appraisal
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Local Authority decide the boundary of the local plan or neighbourhood plan area and publish it along with statement that they are preparing such a document.
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6 Months Later
LPA publish an Issues and Options document – this broadly sets out the timescale for the plan, the amount of housing, and the employment and retail required to support it. LandFirst submit representation on this document, bringing our sites to the attention of the local LPA and further requesting that certain aspects are included in the plan.
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6 Months Later
A Reg 18 draft plan strategy sets out detailed strategies for development options, for example add-ons or a new settlement. The strategy goes on to identify where these sites could be located. LandFirst make compelling representation on this document, pressing for the inclusion of our sites.
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9 Months Later
In this document, the LPA detail the final housing, employment and retail requirements, and identify the precise site locations to meet these totals. LandFirst submit representation on this final document, either supporting our site’s inclusion or objecting to its omission. This document and all accompanying representations are then sent to the Secretary of State, who subsequently announces an enquiry into the proposals and appoints an inspector to carry out this examination.
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6 Months Later
An Examination into the Local Plan or neighbourhood plan is held, lasting about 4 to 6 months. The inspector then takes a further 3 months or so to prepare a report. The Local Plan is either found to be sound and approved as submitted, published with modifications, or found to be unsound and withdrawn.
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6 Months Later
Generally, there are always modifications to the Local Planor neighbourhood plan – these are published, with more representationssubmitted accordingly. The modifications then undergo further examination andenquiry. The plan is approved with modifications – 3 months later if noexamination; 9 months later if examination is required.
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5 Months Later
There is a Judicial Review period of 6 weeks and then, if no successful challenge is made, the plan is accepted and adopted by the Council.
