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Acquisition

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What's included

  • Site search, on and off the market
  • Appraisal of planning potential
  • Access, services and constraints
  • Valuation and negotiation
  • Due diligence alongside your solicitor

Choosing land with the build in mind

The right plot does most of the work. We help you find one that suits the house, the budget and the life you want around it.

A good plot is more than a postcode. It needs room for the home you have in mind, sensible access, workable services and a realistic route through planning. We look at all of it before you commit.

Because we build as well as buy, we can tell you what a site will really cost to develop, not just what it costs to purchase. That keeps the surprises off the table.

We also look at what matters day to day: schools, stations, shops and the character of the road.

How it works.

A clear, unhurried process, so you only buy when the planning and the numbers stack up.

  1. 01 · Brief

    We agree the home, the area and the budget, and what a plot must offer.

  2. 02 · Search & appraise

    We source sites, on and off the market, and test each one for planning, access and cost.

  3. 03 · Secure

    We negotiate the price and work with your solicitor through to completion.

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Questions / 04

Common questions

01Can you help if I already have a plot in mind?

Yes. We’ll appraise it honestly, including planning prospects and likely build costs, before you commit.

02Do you find plots that aren’t on the open market?

Often. Many of the best sites come through local contacts and landowners, and we’re always talking to both.

03Do I have to use SEJ to build once I’ve bought?

No. Many clients do, because it keeps everything joined up, but our advice stands on its own.

04What does an appraisal involve?

A site visit, a look at the planning history and policy, access and services, and a realistic budget for the build. We’ll explain exactly what’s included before we start.

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