Land prices especially in the South East has out performed any other commodity in the last ten years - driven by fierce demand for housing on diminishing areas of available land.

You’ve watched the developers making huge gains out of it too.

But you, the private investor, could be profiting in the same manner - annual growth of up to 30% has been achieved for sites in good locations - with Parker Fields major initiative in dividing up quality sites into affordable plots with excellent building potential.

Even without planning permission, your investment in such a scarce commodity is going to appreciate regardless. However, as our sites have been carefully selected with a likely hood of permission being granted in the future, your small investment is set to make you a very substantial return.
 

WHY BUY LAND?

Land has long been viewed as a solid investment. Investing is no longer the exclusive domain of the property developer. It’s open to private investors as well.

One of the great strengths of land is that you have a tangible asset you could potentially build on.

According to the BBC and Halifax, over the last 20 years, housing prices on average have risen by 306% compared to land prices which have risen by over 808% across the UK.

Nationally land prices have risen on average by 12% a year, but in the South East prices have risen by as much as 30%.

It is a viable investment alternative to property & the stock market – According to RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), overall agricultural land prices rose by up to 30% in the 12 months to November 2004. Scarcity of residential and commercial land is forcing up general land prices and demand. Local Councils cannot guarantee that a Greenfield site will never be granted planning permission because central government have the final say. 200,000 new residents move to the South East each year, increasing the demand for development. The government plans to construct 3.8 million new houses over the next 20 years, up to 2 million of which are to be built on Greenfield sites. Does not wear or depreciate and is guaranteed to last forever. It is a tangible asset that can be resold for profit and is not subject to bank charges, tax, rates, fraudulent management, market crashes or political issues. Not subject to inheritance tax. “They just don’t make it anymore”. The wealthiest people in this country are land owners. Safe haven during uncertain times – it is not affected by many external factors like property. Does not require constant attention (hassle free).   WHERE TO BUY LAND? Amenities close by (e.g. gas , water, electricity etc). Good access to the land. On the edge of a desirable and fast growing settlement. Existing housing opposite or adjacent to the site. Within a thriving local property market. Land is to be of good build quality.   HOW TO BUY LAND? Most of our land is Freehold Absolute (no covenants, no uplifts, no claw backs etc) the process is simple and straight forward, and entails the following: Upon receipt of full payment, official Inland Revenue & Land Registry forms are completed, sent & processed by Parker Fields at no extra cost. Title, deeds & plan are then sent to the purchaser.