Development Land
A complete service for planning, development and maximising opportunities in residential, agricultural and commercial land and property across Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Why Symonds & Sampson?
When embarking on a new development it is crucial to ensure you have an agent you can rely on to maximise the end-site value of your investment. With an eye for spotting opportunities, our residential, agricultural and commercial agents establish long-standing relationships with clients, ensuring that the potential of a development site is maximised.
The journey may start with bare land, it may start with redundant buildings in towns, villages or in the countryside. From establishing GDVs on a potential site through to point of sale, our agents will offer a bespoke and comprehensive service.
Preparing a site for the market. Understanding the Gross Development Value (GDV) at the concept of development is key. Whether the starting point is a green field, or a site already with Planning Permission, the combined expertise within Symonds & Sampson’s professional departments will ensure that the appropriate actions are taken.
We can advise whether full or outline planning permission for a site is the most appropriate, and give consideration to Section 106 contributions, low cost and/or affordable housing allocations. These decisions are all factored into calculating the GDV, and ultimately gaining the most appropriate planning to maximise the value of the site.
In establishing the likely value of the land, we will also evaluate the best method of achieving a sale. Private Treaty, Tender (informal or formal) and Auction are the most common methods of sale.
Selling on your behalf. You may decide to sell a site with planning permission, you may develop the site and sell the finished property. Symonds & Sampson will help identify the most suitable method of sale, be it private treaty, tender or auction. We use the latest technology with detailed CGIs, site plans, floor plans and professional photography to create high quality bespoke marketing. to ensure that your property or land reach the widest audience. Open days and show homes are an effective way of generating interest in new properties.
Buy to Let. A new home as a buy to let is certainly an attractive prospect, a low maintenance, efficient, well presented property with a warranty is certainly and attractive proposition. Our highly experienced letting agents offer a range of letting and management services and would be on hand to discuss your property with potential landlords.
Meet the Planning & Diversification Team
Edward Dyke
Partner
Sturminster Newton
FRICS FAAV
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Professional, Sturminster Newton Rural and Agricultural
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, AMC Boundary Disputes, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Contract Farming, Development Land, Diversification, Easements, Expert Witness, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Option Agreements, Options, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, Promotions, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Tax Planning, Valuations, Valuations for Banks, Wayleaves
07787 128286
edyke@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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A-J Monro (Andrew)
Partner, Head of Professional Services
Wimborne
MRICS FAAV APAEWE
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Professional, Wimborne Rural and Agricultural
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, AMC, Boundary Disputes, BPS, Compensation, Contract Farming, Development Land, Diversification, Easements, Energy, Expert Witness, Farm Business Tenancies, Farm Finance, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Option Agreements, Options, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Telecoms, Valuations, Valuations for Banks, Wayleaves
01202 882103
07867 555838
amonro@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Lucy Carnell
Rural Partner
Yeovil
MRICS
Department: Yeovil Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Service: BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Easements, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Preparations of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Valuations, Wayleaves
01935 382901
07940 256550
lcarnell@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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George Whittaker
Rural Partner
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton House
AssocRICS FAAV MNAVA
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Dorchester Rural and Agricultural, Burraton Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, Biodiversity Net Gain, BPS, Contract Farming, Diversification, Estate Management, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Planner, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Telecoms, Valuations
01305 236578
gwhittaker@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Annabel Douglas
Rural Chartered Surveyor
Bridport
MRICS FAAV
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Bridport Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, BPS, Compensation, Diversification, Estate Management, Farm Business Tenancies, Grass Keep, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Valuations, Valuations for Banks
01308 459564
adouglas@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Eloise Maclean
Senior Rural Chartered Surveyor
Salisbury
MRICS FAAV
Service: Agricultural Tenancies, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Valuations, Expert Witness
emaclean@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Sarah Vere
Head of Tiverton Professional
Tiverton
MRICS FAAV
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Tiverton Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Contract Farming, Diversification, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Rural Grants and Subsidies
01884 218911
svere@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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How else can we help you?
As a multi-disciplinary firm, our agents can also provide a wide range of professional services across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & Cornwall.
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