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We deal with significant residential development land sales, valuation and development consultancy for clients ranging from major plc’s to niche developers and landowners. We deliver objective, measured, intelligence-driven advice based on a thorough understanding of the residential development market.
Our services include:
- Residential development land sales and consultancy
- Development appraisal and cash flow modelling
- Conditional contract, promotion and option agreement negotiation
- Red book valuation (development land appraisal)
- Expert witness & third party dispute resolution
Development Land Agency
From strategic promotion of greenfield land to development sites with full planning consent, we have a thorough understanding of the negotiation of:
- Contracts conditional on planning
- Options to purchase
- Planning promotion agreements
- Collaboration agreements
- Overage clauses
Our collaborative approach brings together land owners and developers, to facilitate the sale of sites via national campaigns or discreet ‘off market’ transactions.
Development Land Valuation
Our technical skills and market knowledge enable the production of objective, thorough and robust appraisals and formal valuations. Reports range from formal Red Book reports to bespoke appraisals built with the flexibility to handle complex variables whilst maintaining transparency and supporting strategic decision making.
Market Reports & New Build Pricing
Specifically tailored to the house building market, our Local Market Reports provide clients with advice on market positioning, demand, supply, mix and pricing. The report provides an in depth view of present values and economic demand, along with second hand and new unit competitor demand and supply analysis.
Planning Viability Appraisal
Our planning viability appraisals are used by clients to justify and reinforce development viability negotiations with local planning authorities, landowners and developers. Our market knowledge, along with intricate understanding of the development process and scheme dynamics, ensure clients receive robust market-facing advice.
Our Team
Staff Profile
Will is a Chartered Surveyor with over 25 years expertise and experience in the north west.
He has an intimate understanding of the residential development marketplace from strategic land promotion to oven-ready site disposal, end unit sales appraisal, valuation and viability. He advises on residential development land sales, valuation and strategic consultancy on schemes ranging from bespoke refurbishments to 1,000+ units.
He has a reputation for providing objective, measured, market-driven advice on residential development land sales and valuation across the North West. He executes significant regional development land acquisitions and disposals and negotiates on complex land promotion, option and conditional contract matters.
Will’s personable approach has built lasting relationships with his clients. He is a trusted advisor to a number of plc, private client, property company and pension fund clients.
He is also recognised as an independent expert in north west residential development land valuation disputes. He acts as a jointly appointed third party expert, as well as representing and negotiating on behalf of landowners and national house builders in contractual disputes. He holds the Legal Experience Training Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (APAEWE).
External professional activities include:
- RICS North West Awards – Chairman of Judging Panel (2015 – 2020)
- Past RICS North West Regional Board Member
- Chairman Chester Association of Property Professionals (2019 – 2020)
Contact Details
Staff Profile
James is a Director and joined the company as a placement student in 2005 and now covers a broad range of disciplines including acquisitions/disposals, development consultancy and asset management allowing a holistic view of the property market.
His clients include institutions, public sector bodies, property companies and private individuals.
Outside of work James is a parish councillor and school governor at local primary school.
Contact Details
01244 408244
07860 943732
jameslutton@legatowen.co.uk
Staff Profile
Robert is a Chartered Surveyor and Registered RICS valuer with over 40 years experience in the Legat Owen area of influence, Cheshire, Chester and North Wales.
He has a wealth of experience in the sale of all types of residential property and new development land. He was a partner in two of the leading estate agency firms in Chester before providing consultancy advice to Legat Owen.
He has experience in the latest ‘state of the art’ marketing of high-end residential property and in addition to marketing such properties, prides himself on his ability to progress sales to completion. With his in-depth knowledge of property matters and the latest legislation, no sale problem is too difficult to resolve. He is regularly titled ‘Mr Chester’ in the estate agency world.
As an addition to his expertise in Estate agency, he conducts RICS Redbook valuations for inheritance tax, family law and capital gains purposes on instructions from solicitors and private clients and by direction of the County Court.
He is a past chairman of the Chester Association of Property Professionals. His ‘passion for cricket’ does not deflect from his ‘passion for property’.
Contact Details
01244 408216
07721 722222
robertikin@legatowen.co.uk
