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We are driven to help our clients buy and sell land and create development opportunities.

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For over 135 years we have been trusted to protect and grow the value of our clients’ key assets in communities across the UK. Working by your side we uniquely combine the deep-rooted local and community knowledge of our Strutt & Parker teams with our BNP Paribas Real Estate commercial expertise and the global reach of being part of the BNP Paribas Group.

Across the commercial, residential and rural sectors we advise on every aspect of the development process. From sourcing sites and project viability through to site acquisitions and sales, as part of an integrated Development & Planning team, we provide professional commercial advice to achieve the optimum outcomes for our clients.

Development Consultancy

Development Consultancy

Working closely with our Planning and Agency teams, our multi-disciplinary approach enables specialist and technical advice, combined with on the ground expertise in London and across the UK.

On complex projects of every size, we unlock and optimise value and manage risk. From assembly and partnership structures through to the feasibility of planning options, preparation for disposal and negotiations and disputes, we advise developers, investors, landowners and local authorities at every stage of the development life cycle. With advice that is always tailored to fit your needs, our services include:

  • Development and option appraisals and in-depth financial modelling
  • Planning viability and section S106 obligations
  • Development valuations and valuation negotiations
  • Specialist expert witness and litigation support
  • Joint Venture and collaboration structuring
  • Portfolio strategy and outsource contract advice for utility and public sector clients
  • Public sector procurement strategies, implementation and tender evaluations

Development Viability

Our local experts work in partnership with our regional and London teams provide advice to developers, landowners and local authorities in the formulation of viability best practice guidance, financial appraisal toolkits and more to enable the most financially viable and sustainable solutions for our clients.

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Development Viability
Development Agency & Transactions

Development Agency & Transactions

Across the UK we offer access to extensive market and technical expertise and understanding of the development land market, land sales and deal structures.

We uncover a site’s constraints and advise you on its complexities, value and development potential. From helping with the due diligence that gives market confidence, to working with legal teams in the negotiation of final points, our connected approach ensures your interests are always supported to realise the best price possible whether you are a buyer or a seller.

We help you:

  • Maximise value through the volume and mix of development
  • Reduce the impact of planning or highways agreements
  • Achieving the best price and terms, including overages and clawbacks.
  • Manage the complexities of your development process

Our services include:

  • Market strategies using the latest targeting technologies
  • Deal selection and deal structure negotiations to maximise your deal
  • Resolving or mitigating site constraints to help you plan ahead
  • Expert bid analysis to achieve the best deal

Affordable Housing

Working closely with our National Planning, Agency, Development Viability and Banking colleagues, we’re uniquely positioned to provide brokerage advice, facilitating the delivery of affordable housing across the country.

We advise landowners and developers with the marketing and disposal of affordable housing secured through Section 106 agreements, as well as identifying sites suitable for 100% affordable delivery. We help de-risk the delivery of affordable housing by working alongside developers during the planning stage to ensure a strong level of interest from Registered Provider’s in the final product.

For acquisitions we advise Registered Provider’s, Local Authorities, and investors in acquiring Section 106 agreements, identifying land opportunities and stock transfers that enhance their portfolios and deliver social value.

Affordable Housing

 

Client Stories

Acton Gardens Masterplan, London

Countryside and L&Q are JV partners in Acton Gardens LLP, which is bringing forward an ambitious programme to re-develop the South Acton Estate.

Canada Water Masterplan, London

We were appointed by LB Southwark to review a financial viability appraisal prepared by Quod on behalf of British Land.

Kingswood Enabling Development, Surrey

We were commissioned by Inspired Villages to provide financial appraisals to justify the extent of enabling development proposed to support the repair and conversion of the Grade II Listed former Legal & General office.

Wood Wharf, London

We were instructed by LB Tower Hamlets to assess the affordable housing offer proposed by the applicant for the outline planning application on the 13.6 Ha Wood Wharf site.

Otterpool Park, Folkestone

We have been an integral part of the Consultancy team at Otterpool Park, driving forward the early stages of a new garden town outside of Folkestone in Kent.

Research & Insights

Research & Insights

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Research

UK Economic and Real Estate Briefing – December 2025

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Policy Update

Autumn Budget Rating Analysis and Draft 2026 List

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Policy Update

Autumn Budget 2025 Response

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Valuation

For over 150 years we have delivered independent, accurate and transparent valuation advice to help our clients plan ahead.

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Building Consultancy

We’re here to help you unlock the full potential of your property and provide expert technical advice across its entire lifecycle, empowering owners and occupiers to maximise value, mitigate risk, and deliver successful construction projects.

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Contact our team

Paul Nicholls
Senior Director - Head of London Development
+44 1135371204
Anthony Lee
Head of UK Development Viability
+44 1217567460
James Marner
Senior Director
+44 2039931520
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