Small Sites.
BIG Opportunities.
Unearthed is a specialist land and property consultancy established with the aim of increasing the delivery of housing and supplementary uses on small-scale development sites and infill plots, offering a range of bespoke services to facilitate the transaction of such opportunities.
Sustainable, creative, effective
We believe there is a huge potential for the large number of small-scale development sites and infill plots within the existing urban area, to sustainably deliver a significant number of new homes alongside other supplementary uses.
With increasing opposition to the development of greenfield sites, we believe these predominantly brownfield sites have an important role to play in meeting housing targets.
With a commitment to sustainability, we believe that by taking a more creative approach to development of these small-scale sites, we are able to maximise their development potential and deliver maximum returns to landowners and developers.
This underpins the approach we take to all our projects as we seek to add maximum value by maintaining a commitment to our core values:
Sustainable
Creative
Effective
What we offer
If you are looking to acquire land or have land to sell, we offer a range of bespoke services designed specifically to facilitate the transaction of development land whilst achieving maximum returns for our clients.
Land Disposal
Agency
We prepare a detailed marketing strategy, tailored to your specific requirements and drawing on our understanding of the market, in order to secure maximum value for your site.
Promotion
Where a longer-term approach is necessary, we are able to work with you to secure planning permission for your site, utilising our team of planning, technical and design consultants.
Land Acquisition
Site search
We work on a fixed fee basis to complete an exhaustive search of potential development sites which meet your specific criteria, before making contact with landowners on your behalf.
Market research
Our market research reports consider more than simply comparable evidence, analysing demographic and economic data to create a profile of the expected target market.
Development appraisal
Utilising the latest software with input from our specialist consultant teams, we prepare detailed development appraisals to assess the potential value of development sites.
Bid management
With experience securing land opportunities from both public and private sector landowners via a range of disposal methods, we can provide bespoke bid management services to our clients.
Terms Negotiation
Acting on behalf of both developers and self-builders, we engage with landowners, seeking to agree acquisition terms that successfully secure the site for our clients.
Read about our work.
Land Acquisition
Project:
Off market purchase of a small industrial unit in Chadderton with redevelopment potential
Description:
We were able to make contact with the Cyprus-based owner of a vacant industrial unit in Chadderton. Following an inspection of the property, we were able to agree terms and successfully complete the purchase in 2024 with plans for redevelopment now being progressed.
Land Acquisition
Project:
Purchase at auction of land with planning permission for 3 dwellings in Bury
Description:
Unearthed made the successful bid of £50,000 for a small development site in Bury which has planning permission for 3 dwellings, completing the purchase in 2024. We are now in the process of preparing a revised planning application to increase the number of units delivered on site.
Market Research
Project:
Completion of market research to support competitive bid for a 14-acre development site in Mellor Brook
Description:
We provided a detailed market research report which, due to the lack of comparable evidence, was focussed on demographics, transport connectivity, local facilities and schools. Our work supported what was ultimately a successful bid by our client, Prospect Homes.
Site Search
Project:
Land with planning for 20+ units within 20 miles of Preston
Description:
We were instructed to carry out a search for development opportunities with planning permission across the north west. We were able to identify 95 opportunities which met these criteria, ultimately working with the client to agree terms to acquire 2 of those sites.
Meet the team
We have a streamlined internal team with extensive experience in various land acquisition roles across the UK. This is backed by a leadership team with more than 25 years' experience working in senior roles across a range of construction sectors.
This broad experience is supplemented by a team of specialist external consultants who we work closely with in order to further enhance the value we add to the projects we are involved in.
Jordan
Director
Steve
Director
Nichola
Office Manager
Let's talk
Talk to one of our team about your project and how we can help you.