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Buying land from us

Although we don’t advertise land for sale, we will consider requests to purchase land from us. Here's what you need to know if you're interested in buying some of our land.


If you are aware of a piece of land or an unused garage belonging to us that you would like to purchase to increase the size of your garden or home (with the appropriate permissions), we may be willing to sell it to you. 

Everything you need to know about making an application is set out below. If your request meets the criteria then get in touch, making sure to include all the required information so we are able to fully consider your application.


We will consider selling land, only if all of the following points apply:

  • The land in question is owned by us, with no restrictions on sale.
  • The land in question has no development potential for us or possible impact on future development proposals.
  • The local community have no objections to the purchase of the land.
  • The purchase of this land will not result in adverse environmental or amenity impact to the area.
  • The purchase of this land will not create future maintenance liabilities for us.
  • The purchase of this land has no impact on our loan security arrangements.
  • You agree to meet all of our costs relating to the purchase (such as our administration, valuation and legal fees, as well as the cost of the land once its value has been determined and the sale agreed). Please see below for more information on fees.

Please note – all purchases of land are subject to approval by our Executive Management Team. This approval will be sought after you have accepted our offer in principle.

All purchases must be completed within three months once the offer has been accepted.

How can I put in a request?

If you would like to proceed on the basis of the above information, you must put your request in writing to us:

Email: Newbusinessteam@wcht.org.uk
Post: The Home Ownership & Commercial Officer, 59 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1LA
 
Make sure to include the following:

  • Where the land is located
  • The reason you wish to purchase the land (for example, to extend your current home or extend your garden)
  • Maps and photos marked to show the area in question
  • Approximate measurements of the area of land you are interested in
 
Once we have received this information, along with your payment of the initial (non-refundable) fee of £90.00 (inc. VAT) we will then investigate your proposal.
 
Cheques should be made payable to Watford Community Housing Trust (on the reverse of the cheque please use the reference 'land disposal') or you can pay via bank transfer to: -
 
Barclays Bank
UK Banking
1 Churchill Place
London E14 5HP         
 
Account no: 60934607 
Sort code: 20 00 00              
Reference: Land Disposal
 
Make sure to inform us when your payment was made and the name on the account that the payment was made from.
 
What fees can I expect to pay?
Please note that we charge the following fees in relation to your proposal, at the different stages of your application:
 
  • A fee of £75.00 + VAT (£90.00 non-refundable) to cover our initial administration fees
  • Valuation fee (to be quoted)
  • Administration fee of £175.00 + VAT (£210.00) if you wish to proceed after the valuation
  • Legal fees (dependent on sale)