Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We’ve put this list of land related FAQ’s together to help answer some of your questions. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here please get in touch and we’ll try to help and then add your question to the list.

Q: How do I sell my land?

A: This can be done in a number of ways:

• Sell your land yourself via UK Land Agent for FREE
• Use a broker to sell it for you but they will charge a commission
• In some cases you can sell it via the company who you bought it from, they’re likely to also charge a commission if they offer the service
• Land auctions are popular, traditionally they were quite expensive but nowadays internet based auctions can be good value

Q: How can I find a plot of land for sale?

A: Our constantly growing database contains a huge number of listings to help you find the right plot of land for any purpose including; Agricultural Land, Conservation Land, Equestrian Land, Grazing/Pasture Land, Industrial Land, Investment Land, Mooring Land, Residential Development Land, Self Build Land, Small Holding Land, Woodland and more. Search for land for sale now!

Q: Can anyone own land in the UK?

A: Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of land in the UK.

Q: What is the Land Registry?

A: The Land Registry is the government department that holds the records of all property in the United Kingdom.

Q: Do you have any information on planning permission?

A: Yes. You can find detailed information on planning permission here.

Q: What does land cost?

A: Different types of land have different values. Least expensive is raw agricultural land which in certain locations can be purchased for as little as £5000 per acre. At the other end of the scale large areas of residential building land can cost many millions of pounds per acre. The best way to get a feel for the value of land you’re looking for is to look at the land listed on UK Land Agent or contact us.

Q: Land is categorised into groups, for example Brownfield and Greenbelt, what is the difference?

A : Information on land categories can be found on the Land Categories page of UK Land Agent where you’ll find each land category listed with a summary.