Why should I choose Land Aspirations (LAL)?

Buying land from us is just the beginning. Our professional team has already  worked on getting housing development for our own retained site. Now the landowners are organised and moving ahead.

Do I need to use a solicitor?

If you use your own solicitor that is your choice and the cost will probably be £1,000 (from previous examples).  You may use a panel solicitor who has acted for other buyers.  Their costs are in the region of £375 - £500.  However, we do have our own inhouse conveyance department which you may prefer. Please talk to Peter 01753 827039

Once I have purchased my parcel of land, what responsibilities will I have?

We can put you in touch with independent contractors who will cut the grass for you and keep it free from weeds.  We cannot do this ourselves  as that could create a package that may not be legal.

What makes Land Aspirations different from all the other companies selling parcels of land?

We believe we are one of the only land investment companies that has competent professionals that are expert in strategic planning.   We moved the land into a planning position – now the landowners have taken over.

What are your criteria?

Land is in an area of high housing demand, adjoining existing housing developments and within reasonable distance of utilities such as schools,
stations and shops.

Will the land definitely get planning permission?

The site is in an area where there is a real chance that planning permission may be granted in the medium to long term future. However, investing in Green Belt land is speculative..

Will there be any Capital Gains Tax or Stamp Duty?

There will be capital gains tax to pay on any profit but there are thresholds, allowances and discounts. Stamp Duty only applies to parcel purchases over £150,000. You may wish to seek independent tax advice.

Can I resell my parcel of land?

Yes. There is a strong demand for quality land and we can help you if you wish. Be aware that you should not be thinking of reselling in the near future.

Is this investment a safe investment?

The investment is tangible land that can be sold like any other piece of land.

Will my land rise in value?

Land has historically been one of the best investments ever, consistently overtaking inflation and beating all other investments in the long term.

Is LAL’s land a safer investment than others?

LAL has spent large sums of money on the planning  work. If you wanted to sell your land you would have the benefit of showing off all our expensive and expert work, and that is going to be very attractive to the person buying your land as a speculative investment for the future.

Can I visit my land?

Yes. At any time, for any legal purpose.

Can I build on my parcel of land? 

Almost certainly not.  This is not a self build project.  If you wish to buy a plot to build on, then you must pay building plot prices. It is most important that all investors understand that it is almost impossible to build on a parcel of land in a Greenfield site independently of the other landowners.  The complex planning regulations in the UK do not allow a Greenfield site to be developed as individual plots. Any developer must enter into Legal Agreements with the Local Authority. At the appropriate stage, the investors will gather together to form one body.  We cannot be connected with such a body, for legal reasons, but the independent planning consultants that have been working for the landowners and the landowners will no doubt carry their work forward for the investors.

What should I do to retain contact with you?

The most important thing is to keep your Land Registry Title papers and plans in the same place as you hold your house title documents.  In this way, if you move house, you will be reminded to inform Land Registry of your new address.  If you do not change the address on the Title documents of your land, you are more likely to be lost.

What happens if you receive a very negative response from the Local Authority?

“Rome was not built in a day”.  The majority of planning authorities have so much pressure on them for Greenfield development, that they will almost certainly give a negative response to any proposal in the early stages. The process proceeds to Public Inquiry where the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, in the form of the Planning Inspectorate will consider sites that have been rejected by Local Authorities.

Is LAL run by professionals?

Yes, the director of LAL is a Chartered Surveyor and Planning Consultant with 25 years’ experience. 

How can there be development on a piece of land so close to the M4?

The motorway is in fact, an advantage.  There is very little protection apart from a timber fence between the motorway and the village of Datchet. The landowners intend, together with the expert planning team to present a scheme that will enhance Datchet in spite of the addition of houses on this land.  The enhancement will include (amongst others)
a) environmental protection against the motorway for the village
b) flooding protection for the village
c) traffic mitigation and d) land management improvements.