Finding and securing the right site
Solmaz supports clients through land acquisition in London, from spotting a promising plot to getting it over the line. We help buyers, investors and self-builders judge whether a site is worth pursuing, what it might realistically hold, and where the risks sit. Because we also build, our view of a site is grounded in what can actually be constructed on it, not just what looks good on a plan.
A proper site appraisal saves money long before a brick is laid. We look at access, ground conditions, boundaries, existing structures and the local planning picture, then set out what could be built and what stands in the way. The result is a clear, honest read on the opportunity, so you can decide with your eyes open rather than discovering the problems after exchange.
Knowing a site before you commit
Buying development land is only a good deal if the numbers and the planning both work, and that is easy to get wrong from a listing alone. We assess a site the way a builder and a developer would, weighing likely costs, constraints and end value together. Our support is practical and independent: if a piece of development land does not stack up, we will say so, because a site avoided is often worth more than one bought badly.
Site sourcing
We look for sites that suit your plans, including plots that are not openly on the market.
Honest appraisal
You get a straight view of what a site can realistically deliver, not an optimistic sales pitch.
Local knowledge
We know how different London boroughs behave on planning, access and constraints, which shapes what is worth pursuing.
Numbers that stack up
Before you commit, we test whether the likely build cost and end value leave a sensible margin.
How we support an acquisition
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Site sourcing:
Help finding plots and buildings with potential, including off-market opportunities, to guide your land acquisition. -
Feasibility and appraisal:
A grounded view of what a site can hold, what it may cost to build, and what it could be worth on completion. -
Buying support:
Input alongside your agent, solicitor and planning consultant, so the purchase is made on sound information.
Questions before buying a site
Do you find sites or only assess them?
Both. We can help source plots, including some that are not openly marketed, and we appraise sites you have already found so you know what you are taking on.
What does a site appraisal cover?
A site appraisal looks at access, ground, boundaries, existing buildings and the local planning stance, then sets out what could realistically be built and the main risks.
Can you tell me what a site is worth building on?
We give a grounded estimate of build cost and likely end value, so you can judge the margin. It is a practical view from people who build, not a formal valuation.
Do you work with our agent and solicitor?
Yes. We sit alongside your existing advisers, adding the build and planning perspective they may not cover, so decisions are made on complete information.
What if the site does not stack up?
We will tell you plainly. Part of the value of this service is walking away from the wrong development land before it costs you, rather than talking you into it.
Can you take it through to building afterwards?
We can. If a site goes ahead, the same team can move into design, planning support and construction, so nothing is lost in handover between separate firms.
