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Trusted land developers & delivery partners

We value the relationships we make and keep, forging trusted partnerships with likeminded people and organisations.

Strategic land promoters & your partner for delivery

We have one of the fastest growing, strategic land portfolios in the south of England. Partner with us to deliver much needed housing.

Find out if your land has potential for residential development.

Land buyers

Experienced land developers

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Strategic land promoters across the South East

With 60,000 plots currently under promotion, we have one of the fastest growing, strategic land portfolios in the south of England.

Our expert knowledge, excellent relationships with landowners and local authorities, enable us to secure development land with exceptional potential.

Strategic land

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Your partner for delivery

We are a lead contractor working in partnership with housing associations, councils and institutions to deliver a range of residential and commercial projects.

Our dedicated team works closely with you to plan, progress, implement and advise throughout the life cycle of each project.

Partnerships

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Trusted land buyers for a legacy to be proud of

We are experienced land promoters and acquire both non-consented and consented land, from three acres with no upper limit on size.

Our sites range from smaller niche developments in villages and towns, to much larger, long-term strategic projects on the edge of settlements to new towns and villages.

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Vision

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We're an independent founder-led business, which affords us the freedom to advocate for positive change in our sector. We challenge ourselves, our peers and the government to do things differently and better.

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Partnerships

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We build strategic partnerships that last, built on a shared vision of what housebuilding should be. Choose us for a quality product designed and built to outlast your investment cycle, while standing the test of time.

Affordable

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Everyone deserves a home they can be proud of. That’s why our affordable homes are built to the same high standard as private homes with no compromise on design, construction materials or care.

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Quality

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Every development we build – and every piece of strategic land we own – reflects our commitment to quality and attention to detail. Nothing is overlooked. Everything is carefully considered.

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Looking to sell your land? We provide quick decisions on plots over 5 acres in the South of England.

Find out today whether your land has residential development potential.

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Registered in England and Wales, Company Registration No. 07278594. Registered Office Address: Thakeham House, Summers Place, Stane Street, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9GN.