
![]() Frequently Asked Questions about UK LandIf you cannot see the question you want answered why not email us and we will post the reply. Q: Can anyone own UK land? A: Yes. there are no blocks on foreign ownership of land in the UK. Q: What is the Land Registery? A: The Land Registry is the government department that holds the records of all property in the United Kingdom. Most UK property is now registered at the Land Registry. Q: How have land values changed in recent years? A: The graph below shows how land values have increased in the UK.
Q: What about the Credit Crunch? A: Prices are moving constantly as a result of the credit crunch with volatility in stocks and shares meaning some people are looking to buy land instead. There is no one answer to the situation at present and if you have a specific issue please contact us. Q: How does the planning system work in the UK? A: The planning system in England and Wales follows a plan-led system. This involves preparing plans that set out what can be built and where. The plan-led system was updated by an Act of Parliament (the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act) in December 2004. Under the new law there are now two main levels of plan: Q: Is there a housing crisis in the UK? A: Yes! There is real pressure on the government to increase the supply of new homes particularly for first time buyers. Other factors like the fact there are more people living longer and more who live on their own are also causing demand to spiral upward. Estimates vary but between 3 and 4 million more homes are needed by 2020. (Source - Barker review of housing supply 2004.) Q: I am being asked to buy a plot of land, how do I check out the company selling it? A: We would advise you:
Q: Is land a short term investment? A: Land investment is a medium term investment, typically you will see the very best returns after 3 or more years. Q: How do I sell my land? A: This can be done in a number of ways:
Q: What type of return can I expect to make? A: Returns can be very high when planning permission has been granted and are often greater than 500%. There is a finite supply of land in the UK, with an ever increasing demand. Basic laws of economics dictate that its value should increase over time. Q: What are RSS and LDF plans? A: Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) sets out the broad development strategy for a region for a fifteen to twenty year period. The RSS identifies the broad strategic locations, the scale and distribution of new housing; priorities for the environment and other matters including transport, infrastructure, economic development, agriculture, minerals, and waste treatment and disposal. Home | Land Guide | Latest News | Glossary | FAQ | About Us | Contact Us |
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