Modern Landed Estate Podcast - Episode One

Hayden Bailey, Sarah Rock, Sophie Henwood, and Andrew Loan share their insights and unpack the options on a dilemma many landowners face with a fictional case study…

Imagine an estate in Sussex, spanning 8,000 acres, with a farmhouse, workers’ cottages, and several agricultural barns. Recently, the local authority updated its plan, and after some strategic lobbying, a small section of the estate has been allocated for residential development – potentially 100 homes. Housebuilders are circling, but the owners aren’t sure which direction to take. Will selling to a developer be the best long-term decision? Or should they take control and develop the homes themselves?

Together, they look at the framework for an estate owner looking to take on the development themselves, how to retain control when negotiating terms with developers, the key tax considerations and the role of succession planning.