Tag: Land
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$93M Florida Land Deal Underscores Growing Land Banking Trend
BTI Partners, a Florida-based real estate land and development firm, has completed a $93 million acquisition of 3,200 acres in Clay County, Florida. This land will be a master-planned community that blends new housing with parks, trails, schools, and neighborhood amenities supporting the region’s growth and enhancing the quality of life for both current and…
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7 tips for successfully building on brownfield land
For many self-builders, the hunt for a suitable building plot represents one of the biggest challenges of the entire project. Yet, recent changes to national planning policy could unlock new potential avenues for tracking down land; specifically, alterations made to the policy around brownfield sites. In 2024, the government pledged its support for the development…
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Change of use: How to turn non-residential land into a plot
When you’re hunting for a building plot, it’s easy to think you’ll stumble across a neat patch of grass with planning permission already sorted and services waiting at the boundary. In reality, that almost never happens and more often than not, the best opportunities are hidden in plain sight – old garages, barns, or even,…
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Cover Costs with Cash Sale of Fort Worth Land
You might feel the pressure when unexpected bills stack up, and the acreage you once planned to develop now sits quietly outside Fort Worth. Instead of scrambling for loans, you can consider a straightforward cash sale that converts dirt into dollars without delay. To see how local owners handle quick transactions, explore the step-by-step guide…
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Can you build a house on agricultural land? What to know
For many self builders, the idea of swapping the urban hustle and bustle for rolling green fields, fresh air, and endless views is very appealing. When you start hunting for land, if this is your dream, it doesn’t take long before agricultural land pops up on your radar. Farmland is cheap, in plentiful supply and…
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Crowley Appoints VP of Commercial for Land Transportation
Crowley has named Gunnar Moriarty as vice president of commercial operations for its Land Transportation business unit, focused on advancing the company’s inland end-to-end trucking and intermodal solutions across North America. With nearly two decades of experience across the transportation and logistics sectors, Moriarty is leading the strategic business growth of Crowley’s trucking and brokerage…
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Harrison Homes’ Scott Hudson talks land, legacy and his beginnings
When Scott Hudson bought his first infill lot with his dad back in 2007, he wasn’t just building a house—he was laying the foundation for what would become one of metro Atlanta’s leading custom home builders. Since then, Harrison Homes has built more than 400 luxury residences across the North Metro region, growing from a…
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Seasonal Land Clearing: Boost Property Health Year-Round
Maintaining land isn’t a one-and-done job. It’s a year-round process that shifts with the seasons, just like your landscape does. While most people think of land clearing as a warm-weather task, every season offers unique opportunities—and challenges—that impact the health, safety, and usability of your property. From spring undergrowth to winter storm damage, each time…
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How to buy garden land from a neighbour to build a house
When the search for a self build plot seems fruitless and frustrating, have you considered looking closer to home? Buying land off a neighbour with a generous garden is a popular option, when and where it’s possible. This approach to finding a plot comes with advantages, such as knowing the area, not having to move…
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Wealthy businessman battles council over 10-year land use claim for outbuildings and tennis court
A wealthy businessman may be forced to demolish two outbuildings and a tennis court after a council rejected his 10-year planning exemption claim. Mark Hepburn, 52, a Starbucks franchise owner, argued the land he built on qualified for permitted development rights after 10 years of continuous residential usage, meaning planning permission was not required. However,…