When it comes to developing land, you will need an adviser to help guide you through entitlements, procedures, and options. Trimble Architects has contacts with consultants who can provide their expertise in buying and selling land for development, transactional support, consultancy, and market appraisals.

Mixed-use and commercial development schemes provide an opportunity to maximise value, carry out a comprehensive development plan, and join a growing trend before all opportunities are taken. We are very fortunate to be in touch with industry-leading and specialist advisers who can help work together with our clients and provide solutions that work with the clients' requirements.

You will be contributing to the development of the town or city's education and diversity, whether you repurpose retail parks, shopping centres, or leisure buildings. Our specialists can provide upfront strategic consultancy, analysis of options, development feasibility advice, and guidance on model cash flow, test scenarios, and management of professional design experts.

It is important to us at Trimble Architects that clients understand all implications of developments and their costs and that our clients pay the proper amount of CIL. Due to the Home Builders Federation's national mandate to provide consultancy advice concerning CIL, we enforce guidance to all our clients.

As well as planning consultancy, we provide liability estimates, representations, appeal handling, development viability advice, CIL preparation, and the implementation of S106 agreements. Please see the below sections for more information about Section 106/ S106.

We encourage you to consider hiring our services because our team across Southwest London use their combined years of experience working on commercial and residential properties to help our clients achieve all their goals with problem-solving advice, precise information, and tried and tested solutions.

Drawing upon our expert knowledge and industry-leading research, Trimble Architects serves all property sectors and the interests of property companies, landowners, and house builders.

We can identify a site's value and selling features, review the different development options, plan development strategies, optimise marketability, and guide our clients through design, pricing, marketing, and exit strategy options. 

Before any development projects start, a valuation must take place. Trimble Architects provide these broad valuations to determine the financial viability of a project. Anyone involved in a development project can be involved in our development valuation capabilities. Valuations are a crucial step to ensure the quality of a project, including the development's loan security, litigation, option agreements, options appraisals, accounts, and tax.

Developments need to have the capability of successfully working so that the money put into planning, permissions, and hiring architects, builders, and advisors is not wasteful. Our work for development viability involves protecting the scheme's value to remove any risks and prepare exit routes should they become necessary. 

 We offer our affordable housing consultancy, agency, development viability advice, guidance on Section 106 agreements, and valuation services. Section 106 is a legal agreement between the local planning authorities and an applicant attempting to obtain planning permission.

We have years of experience in the dynamic education sector, its projects, and complex programmes. We can advise, implement relocations, and offer solutions for educational institutions. Engaging with stakeholders and investors, Trimble Architects can deliver mechanisms and funding to enable institutions to be developed. 

Our professional team can implement estate strategies, development consultancy and management, asset reviews, feasibility studies, master planning, viability appraisals and advice, funding advice, agreements, delivery structures, and land acquisitions and disposals.

Employment land refers to any industrial employment occurring in the facilities on said land. We help property companies and landowners develop and promote land for a business park, industrial, or distribution use.

Furthermore, we offer strategic consultancy and agency advice concerning employment land and obtaining said land, such as development partner procurement, detailed market assessments, financial modelling, master planning, strategic land assembly, and viability.

If you are an energy development client wanting to develop their portfolios, we are here to support you. Similarly, if you want to host an energy project, be it a wind farm, battery storage site, solar park, or gas plant, we can guide you by identifying and developing suitable land/ property.

Our energy development service is also available to private landowners and institutions.

We can provide you with an integrated service that establishes site acquisition strategies and networks so that you can have access to both existing and new energy development markets.

Our services for mergers and acquisitions include due diligence reviews, property asset assessments, business planning, financial modelling, client support, transactional support, opportunity marketing, and structured project management.

We care about our clients concluding their tasks, meeting their objectives, and having a smooth merger or acquisition.

Trimble Architects can advise investors, companies, and landowners on development potential, enhancing value, and extracting said value. Our consultancy services include development management, agency planning, business planning, valuation, transaction input, planning, financial modelling, and the structuring of joint ventures.

We advise our public sector clients on development strategies and planning structures. Our expert team can support clients by delivering long-term objectives, such as partnership, disposal, and occupational goals by following the appropriate practices and policies.

We understand that developing rural land can be overwhelming and complex. We will identify the most appropriate strategy for you and manage its delivery to ensure you receive the best return on investments and assets.

Our strategies implement land assembly, market research, valuation, viability assessments, development management coordination, financial management, marketing, disposal strategies, and final negotiations.

We can consult our clients when it comes to selling new builds. Our consultancy involves various services, such as market analysis, place positioning, vision, brand, identity, scheme context, pricing, design, delivery input, profitable delivery, guidance with compliance and accreditation procedures, branding, marketing, sales, and sustainability.

We can work with planners, housebuilders, promoters, and landowners to identify and assess strategic opportunities.

From then on, we can advise clients on land sales, acquisitions, land assembly, negotiating options, hybrid agreements, joint venture agreements, structuring collaborative agreements, viability, and promotion.

Our team at Trimble Architects can help with the acquisition, design, planning, management, and construction of telecom sites.

When it comes to estate management, troubleshooting, compensation claims, due diligence, site surveys, accounting, ratings, appeals, reviews, and developments, you can count on us.

Our professional team can offer seamless services such as workplace strategies and designs, development advice, expert interior design, business strategies, refurbishments, relocations, and long-term real estate solutions.

An option agreement is a contract between a landowner and a potential buyer. It grants the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase the property within a specified timeframe and at an agreed price. This type of agreement allows the buyer to lock in the land while they conduct necessary due diligence, seek financing, or obtain planning permission. Such agreements are beneficial for both parties, as they provide the buyer with the flexibility to decide after thorough evaluation and the landowner with potential future sale security. The process ensures that both interests are safeguarded throughout the negotiation period.

A Section 106 agreement is a legally binding contract between a developer and the local planning authority. It ensures that certain obligations, like community benefits or infrastructure improvements, are met as part of a development project. These agreements aim to mitigate the impact of new developments on the local community. Examples could include building affordable housing, creating public spaces, or improving local transport. By adhering to these agreements, developers help support sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life for residents. Such arrangements are essential in balancing development with the needs and well-being of the community.

A Landowner’s Development Agreement is a contract between a landowner and a developer. It outlines the terms under which the developer can develop the land, including profit-sharing, responsibilities, and timelines. This agreement helps protect the interests of both parties, ensuring everyone understands their roles and the development process clearly. It also sets out dispute resolution methods and any permissions required. This agreement is essential for avoiding misunderstandings and ensuring the project runs smoothly, benefiting both the landowner and the developer. It serves as a crucial document in the real estate development process, providing a structured framework for collaboration.

A conditional sale contract is an agreement where the sale of property depends on certain conditions being met. These conditions could include obtaining planning permission or securing financing. The contract provides a structured framework for both buyer and seller, ensuring that specific criteria are satisfied before the sale is finalised. This gives both parties clarity and security, knowing that the terms must be fulfilled to complete the transaction. The agreement helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures a smoother process for everyone involved. Such contracts are beneficial in providing transparent guidelines for all aspects of the sale.

Obtaining planning permission for commercial land development can vary, but it generally takes approximately 8 to 13 weeks from submitting the application. This timeframe may extend if additional information or modifications are required during the review process. Potential delays can include requests for environmental assessments, further consultations with local authorities, or public objections. Ensure that all necessary documentation is comprehensive and accurate to minimise setbacks. Consulting with relevant experts early in the process can also help streamline approval. To avoid surprises, prepare for the possibility of an extended review period by staying informed and responsive. For support, contact Trimble Architects at 020 8538 9303.