Welcome to the latest edition of our Newsletter.
Trusted Land aims to Promote SMEs in Property Development by building a network of Trusted; Developers, Agents, Professionals and Financiers.
1. Gain and Share Knowledge
2. Source Funds
3. Find your Next Opportunity
4. Grow your Network
5. Build Trust
Please read on to find out more…
1. Gain and Share Knowledge
At the last TrustedLand Event our panel of experts discussed the opportunities available to SME in Property Development following the election.
Planning Strategies for Property Developer Post Election – Peter Higgingbottom – Planning Insight – https://www.planninginsight.co.uk/
With a focus on Development opportunities through permitted development. GDPOs, the latest changes to Permitted Development Rights, the angles on all of the previous rights that remain in place, Retail to Residential Opportunities, Airspace Development Opportunities, Updated Class MA Commercial Opportunities, and Updated Class Q Opportunities
Designing in Profit, Post Election – Neil Scroxton – Scroxton & Partners – https://scroxtonandpartners.co.uk/
Most of my conversations were about change and change bringing opportunity. We discussed the likelihood that developers will need to get used to giving away more as social benefits will be the order of the day in a ‘fixed’ planning system and that this will dramatically impact the cost of land. We also discussed that there is opportunity with social providers – possible opportunities to trade with HAs that have aging stock that they cannot afford to maintain – new efficient units (high density) for old inefficient units (low density) – or some other way of getting sites to regenerate.
Planning & Design for HMOs post election, Xuan Meng – Cozy Hauz – https://www.cosyhauz.com/
Xuan presented her recent case study, Redeveloping a single-story garage on the spacious side plot of an existing semi-detached house and building a new detached two-storey dwelling.
- Professional exterior photo: 72B Havelock Road_3-Bed Detached Dwelling (No Dormer) View 1.png
- Supplementary Information Pack: CH Havelock Road Information Pack.pdf
Proper construction plans post election – Jay Bhudia & Demetrios Yianni – Projekt QS – projekt-qs.com
Jay and Deme spoke about the benefits of engaging your QS early on in a project to get sound advice on costs, construction types and risk management. Any developers looking for initial cost advice please contact Jay or Deme.
Locating Lots of Land Post Election – Gary Higson – TrustedLand.co.uk
With the presumption in favour likely to return, any sites where the council hasn’t met it’s housing target is worth revisiting. Brownfield first remains a key are of focus and many sites exist that haven’t yet been brought forward (I would ignore the brownfield lists as they have been exhausted). Most boroughs with Greenbelts have already undertaken reviews already and if you google the name or the borough and Greenbelt review, the report has a handy appendix with sites they would release for you to target. Affordable home delivery is a key part of the next five years for delviering homes so make sure to connect with your local housing association/registered provider as they are a good source of new sites or buyers for you to work with. Many commercial leases are still expiring on properties where the rental market is drastcially differnet from 5-10 years ago and present great opportunities for redevlopment. With BNG adding another cost to the development stack and CIL rates indexing higher and higher, Self Build’s exemption on small sites presents a strong alternative commercially and in planning terms.
Property Finance Post Election – Crowd Property – https://www.crowdproperty.com/
Building More Homes is a Political Priority
All political parties emphasise the importance of increasing housing.
Delivery Challenges
Uncertainty about how parties, especially Starmer with his 1.5 million homes promise, will achieve housing goals.
Decline in SME Developer Contributions
1980s: SME property developers provided 30%+ of new homes.
Today: SME developers provide only around 10%.
Opportunity for Property Developers
High political focus on housing creates a favourable environment for property developers.
Property Pro Kart Challenge
TrustedLand is putting forward a team for this September.
12/13th September 2024. The event is now in its 27th year and is the largest industry fun day in the calendar.
Join Daytona, the Cowell Group, London & District, Estates Gazette and many other property stakeholders, for a 6-hour team endurance race, networking dinner and F1 pitstop challenge.
email me if you wish Join the team….
2. Source Funds
CrowdProperty returned to host the July Networking event
Great to hear about the new instant decision in principle and to also testimonials from current members on how easy they are to work with.
£860m property funded
£493m facilities agreed
£405m lent
3,651 homes funded
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They specialise in working with Property Developers and offer an instant decision in Principle within 30 minutes of your application.
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In my experience they offer 100% of development costs and half the land purchase on consented sites.
Contact simon.michael@crowdproperty.com or cassian.brookes@crowdproperty.com to find out more.
3. Find your Next Opportunity
TrustedLand relaunched Land Requirements which has led to an enourmous amount of opportunites being sent through to filter onto our member.
Check out the video of the requirements from June 2024
Following on from the success of relaunching members land requirements, members requested we broaden the document to include all members requirements. So we are relaunching in August with our new project requirements to include details of all our members requirements.
If you are an agent, developer, contractor, professional or financier, please get in touch or fill out the new form below
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Agents
Are you looking for qualified, experienced developers to offer on your sites? Or new homes opportunities.2
Contact us below to find out more or introduce a site to our land matching service.
Developers
Are you looking for to build a pipeline of development sites?
Contact the team today to discuss membership or complete the form to tell us your requirements.
Contractors
Are you looking for a construction projects to tender for.
Contact the team today to discuss membership or complete the form to tell us your requirements.
Professionals
Are you looking for an introduction to experienced developers?
Contact the team today.
Financiers
Let us know your funding requirements so we can match you with developers in our network.
Tells us your project requirements
4. Grow your Network
TrustedLand Invites you to our Summer Drinks evening we’re hosting at the London Bridge Rooftop Bar on Thursday, 1st August 2024.
Event Details:
Date: August 1st, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: London Bridge Rooftop Bar, Colechurch House, Bridge Walk, London SE1 2SX
We’ll have a private section reserved just for us with stunning views, great vibes, and a cozy atmosphere. This is also a fantastic opportunity to network with experienced developers, expert professionals, agents, and financiers.
Your Ticket Includes:
Food: Two delicious food dishes per person.
Drinks: One drink per person, with options including all wines by the glass, beers, ciders, spirits with mixers, and soft drinks.
It’s going to be a fantastic night with delicious cocktails, tasty street food, and plenty of fun. The rooftop is fully covered and equipped with heaters, so we’ll be comfortable no matter the weather.
5. Build Trust
Join TrustedLand, and find your next opportunity
Enquiries to team@trustedland.co.uk
Thank you for your continued support.
