Land & Acquisition

The Fold is an independent, funded principal developer actively acquiring residential development land across Kent, East Sussex, and Surrey.

We purchase sites directly, take full balance-sheet risk and manage the complete lifecycle from planning through to certified Passivhaus construction and open-market sales. Because we operate with committed private development capital and short reporting lines, we make swift, decisive offers without protracted institutional committee delays.

Our Site Criteria

We assess opportunities across a range of planning profiles, from immediate unconditional purchases to structured options:

  • Planning Status:

    • Unconditional purchases on unconsented land with clear planning upside.

    • Sites with outline or full planning permission.

    • Strategic land suitable for Promotion Agreements or Subject-to-Planning Option Agreements.

    • Redundant commercial, agricultural, brownfield sites, or large residential curtilages.

  • Geography: Kent, East Sussex, and Surrey.

  • Design & Technical Alignment: Sites suitable for low-density, landscape-led residential schemes built to certified Passivhaus and ultra-low embodied carbon standards.

Transaction Flexibility

Every landowner and site presents distinct requirements. We structure transactions to suit specific tax, timing, or planning circumstances:

  • Unconditional Cash Acquisitions: Rapid exchange and completion for clear freehold titles.

  • Subject-to-Planning (STP) Contracts: We fund and manage the entire planning risk, architectural work, and consultant team.

  • Option & Promotion Agreements: Transparent collaboration aligning landowner returns with exceptional design and successful planning delivery.

Working with Land Agents & Introducers

We respect and protect agent introductions:

  • Introductory Fees: Competitive finder’s fees paid to non-retained agents and professional introducers upon successful completion.

  • Re-Instruction on Disposal: Where appropriate, introducing agents are retained for the subsequent open-market sales of the completed homes.

  • Direct Principal Access: Submissions are appraised directly by our principals, ensuring immediate initial feedback within 48 hours.

Submit an Opportunity

To discuss a site in confidence, contact our acquisitions team directly: