Grand Designs? Learn About Land And New Homes!

14th September 2022

Grand Designs? Learn About Land And New Homes!

Everyone loves watching TV property shows and for many Grand Designs is one of the most enjoyable. It shares the often wonderful dreams of the new buildings that are turned into reality by self-builders and also gives some great insights into how (and how not to!) get things done.

Building your own home has become increasingly popular in recent years. Only last month one national newspaper reported that taking this route can in fact be much cheaper than buying an existing house.

However, unless you already own land big enough to build a new home, the first hurdle to overcome is to find a suitable location for your dream project.

The flipside of this particular coin is that if you have land available that is not currently being used for housing and could be re-purposed for the construction of a new building, you may very well be sitting on a lucrative pot of gold.

Estate Agents and New Builds

The work of a modern estate agent is very different from that of a few decades ago. The tools of the trade have changed beyond recognition when it comes to marketing and the way day to day duties are carried out.

One of the biggest developments that many potential buyers and sellers are unaware of comes under the banner of 'land and new homes'.

This is a service that revolves around the concept of new-build properties, creating homes on land that was previously used for another purpose, or development of an existing dwelling into something very different indeed.

For instance, part of a large garden may have the potential to be sold as land for development of a new building. An existing area that is used for parking or general 'waste land' could be a perfect site for someone's dream building project. A dilapidated and neglected building could be demolished and rebuilt from the ground up.

This means that you could be in a position to sell some of your property’s land without selling your home, turning an unused resource into liquid capital.

By working either together or on your behalf with architects, planning consultants, builders and developers we can explore the possibilities. We can oversee the whole process through to placing it on the market once it's ready for sale. 

Dreams come true

For those looking to find the perfect location to create their own new self build, an estate agent well versed in the 'land and new homes' process will be a valuable ally, able to help with sourcing the plot and walking you through the necessary processes of planning and building regulations.

That's why we are proud to be one of the most experienced such agents in Brighton, Hove and Woodingdean. It's a part of our work that we really enjoy helping people with, because it really does mean turning dreams into reality.

So whether you're interesting in finding out about releasing some land for building on or looking for the perfect site for your project, get in touch today to find out how we can help you.

 

 

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  • From start to finish the sale was dealt with in a thoroughly professional manner.  

    Mr Gibbs Lewes Road

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    Ms McGrigor Milner Road

  • The team worked very hard over a long period to ensure my sale went through - excellent service!

    Mr Patrick Gladstone Terrace

  • A really good experience.

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  • It was a long, drawn out process that the people at Maslen helped me through, without the impression that it was a chore. So extremely professional...

    Mr McLagan Lewes Road

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    Mr Field Mafeking Road

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    Mr John Mogridge Woodingdean

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    Ms Curtis The Ridgway

  • A very positive experience - I had most contact with the Fiveways office and they were so friendly and helpful.

    Ms A King Balfour Road

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    Mr & Mrs Knight Woodingdean

  • Superb service as usual, I would always recommend you.

    Ms S Hike Blackthorn Close

  • Thank you Maslens, you were all excellent!

    Miss Jasper Taunton Road

  • Thank you Paul and Archie, you gave an excellent service, as well as Kelly. I look forward to working with you again. 

    Mr White Fiveways

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    Mr Woolven & Mrs Bessant-Woolven Lewes Road

  • Excellent service as always

    Mr Field Ringmer Road

  • Very pleased with the service. Many thanks to Sharon and the boys!

    Mr Flynn Woodingdean

  • Excellent customer service throughout. I will definitely recommend you, and use you again. Thank you.

    Ms Longley Kingsbury Street

  • Quality advice about when and how to sell, which was spot on. Thank you.

    Miss Coleman Buller Road

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    Mr Standing Newmarket Road

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    Mr Upton Buller Road

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    Mrs Brooker Buller Road

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    Mr & Mrs Scarboro 1 Pevensey Road

  • Best Agents in Brighton.

    Mrs Field Tarner Road

  • Paula's role was brilliant. Having someone office based and available was so appreciated and her promptness an impressive service - every Estate Agent...

    Ms Wynn-Jones Baxter Street

  • The Woodingdean team were very friendly and approachable.

    Mrs Palmer Pitt Gardens

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    Mr Thorne The Avenue

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    Mr Wells Bishops Road

  • All the staff I dealt with were excellent. Sharon worked really hard to complete the sale.

    Mrs Bent Falmer Gardens

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    Mr Grundy Bishops Road

  • All very professional, kept updated throughout. Very pleased - Would recommend. 

    Mrs Hammond Hove

  • Very impressed with the service. Sharon Wareham works tirelessly, very professionally and is always there for advice. 

    Miss Matthews Kipling Avenue

  • Ben and Paula were calm and reassuring throughout a very difficult process!

    Ms Easterbrook Bear Road

  • Paula was fabulous and we felt really informed and supported. 

    Mr & Mrs Walker Lewes Road

  • Exceptional service throughout the process - should we decide to sell in the future we wouldn't hesitate to use your agency. You're a cut above the...

    Ms Windels & Mr Barham Fiveways

  • Already recommended you! Thank you.

    Mr Edwards The Ridgway

  • Paul was absolutely brilliant. 

    Mrs Tasker Fiveways

  • All agents at Maslen were extremely helpful and polite from the beginning to the completion of sale. 

    Mr Johnson Fiveways

  • First class service from a first class team.

    Mr & Mrs English The Ridgway

  • Our local office manager, Sharon Wareham was warm and friendly and kept us up to date at all times.

    Mr Hope The Brow

  • Paula is amazing!

    Ms Aspnall Gladstone Place

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    Mrs Porter Taunton Road

  • Paula was absolutely amazing!

    Mr & Mrs MacKay Lewes Road

  • We were very impressed with the Nick from start to finish. 

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    Mr Beddington Brading Road

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    Ms D Edmonds Horton Road

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    Miss New & Mr Jackson Buller Road

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    Ms Warren Hove

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    Mr Lavender Fiveways

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    Mrs Mead Upper Lewes Road

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    Mrs Tripp Woodingdean

  • The sale was dealt with swiftly, professionally and successfully. Thank you Maslen!

    Mrs Lincoln Hove

  • Sharon was excellent - kept us well informed, thank you so much!

    Ms Waters Cowley Drive

  • Please thank Paula at Lewes Road - Excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Nuthall Lewes Road

  • We were very pleased with services provided by the Fiveways office.

    Mr & Mrs Sawyer Shaftesbury Road

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    Ms Cianchetta Selhurst Road

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    Dr Crichton The Ridgway

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    Ms Schulte Bear Road

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    Mr King Hove

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    Mr & Mrs Penton Sycamore Close

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    Mr & Mrs Gill Lewes Road

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    Miss O'Haire Hove

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    Mr & Mrs Heer Lewes Road

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    Ms Helen Lyons Woodingdean

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    Many thanks to Paul, Donna, Janette and the...

    Linda & Les Wigmore Close

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    Ms Rees Ticehurst Road

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    Ms Greene Lewes Road

  • The whole team were excellent, each one of them felt like family. Sharon had a lot of sorting to do at times but coped very well, a true profession...

    Mr Vernon Woodingdean

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    Mr & Mrs Ashley Woodingdean

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    Mr & Mrs Guest Riley Road

  • You were amazingly helpful throughout - a real pillar of strength with a very difficult sale.

    Mrs Parkin Fiveways

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    Ms Mayanobe Aymer Road

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    Mr Alderton Ladysmith Road

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  • The whole team were very committed from start to finish.

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  • I have bought and sold 7 properties, and this was the best experience of an estate agents services I have found.

    Mrs Shepherd Hertford Road

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    Ms Lyons Woodingdean

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    Mr Witten Lewes Road

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    Miss Blackadder Coniston Court, Holland Road

  • Thank you for everything!

    Ms Tucker Willow Close

  • Thanks David, all very professional.

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  • Very helpful and patient team.

    Mrs Shea Selborne Place

  • Thank you. We found all the staff knowledgeable and really pleasant to deal with. 

    Ms Ansloos Lewes Road

  • Very impressed with all dealings with Maslen. Paula Carter was in particular very knowledgeable and helpful. 

    Mr McBlane Hove

  • Sharon and her team could not have done more in what was a difficult sale. 

    Ms Daly Woodingdean

  • Harvey was helpful and easily reachable at the beginning of the process and Sharon kept us informed and was always happy to help.

    Ms Murch & Ms Mapa Ticehurst Road

  • As always, an excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Field Lewes Road

  • Very impressive - professional and friendly, both Martin Timms and Paula Carter were excellent at keeping in contact with sensible advice based on...

    Mrs O'Connor Hove

  • Extremely efficient. Nick and Paula are excellent. The weekly phone calls were much appreciated. 

    Ms Gray Lewes Road

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