End-to-end property development expertise
Comprehensive commercial property development for the public and private sector that drives maximum value through every stage of the process.
£800m total gross development value
Public and private sector development services
Whether you’re a council with a challenging land bank that requires regeneration, or a private sector fund manager looking for your next development, our property development team brings extensive expertise to your project.
Work with us to maximise your financial returns and deliver high-quality projects in sensible timeframes to budget.
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Our services
Complete property development
Site and property acquisition
We actively source and secure land for commercial and industrial developments, backed by a detailed business plan. We can also assess any existing opportunities you may have.
Joint ventures
We have a long history of joint venture partnership working, with both the private and public sectors. On behalf of our strategic partnerships we lead the development management for existing and new opportunities, providing a comprehensive service.
Market and feasibility planning
We strategically review sites and assess for optimal use, advising on planning strategies, market appraisals and associated costs. You’ll receive everything you need to make informed decisions for optimal scheme returns.
Planning consents
Our experienced team navigates planning complexities, with a strong network to undertake the surveys and assessments needed to obtain the relevant consents to expedite your development project.
Turnkey projects
We deliver all phases of your property development project through our UK-wide network of high-quality contractors and professionals.
Debt financing and financial management
Strong past performance helps us secure attractive debt finance for both the public and private sector, ensuring your project is viable and strategically sound.
Communication, planning and reporting
Open communication and comprehensive reports reduce risk, keep you informed and optimise project outcomes. We continually monitor the market, adapting plans to manage risk and drive maximum returns.
Public sector governance
We establish project boards to facilitate strategic conversations and decision-making and to support all stakeholders with ongoing governance and reporting.
Development portfolio
Maximising your yield
Honed over 30 years, our dependable approach optimises the upsides, reduces risk and swiftly gets you from concept to completion.
£800M
Total gross development value
5M
Square foot of commercial development space
600+
Acres under ownership and control
How we work
Strategic site acquisition and joint ventures
Site and property acquisition
An active property development company sourcing land opportunities across the UK, we identify and secure suitable assets for commercial, industrial and office developments, with every potential project backed up by detailed business plans. Alternatively, you can bring us a property development opportunity for assessment, including site repositioning, remarketing and redevelopment.
Joint ventures (JVs)
Open to taking on planning risks or managing development, we can also provide asset management and property management for a joined-up JV. We develop, fund and sell sites for JV partners, using our contacts to fund projects and manage construction to completion.
Even if you don’t take up our asset and property management services, all our teams work collaboratively to provide valuable insights that support effective masterplanning and development design. Resulting in property developments that meet modern tenants’ expectations while keeping costs down and supporting long-term returns.
How we work
Seamless property development delivery
Market and feasibility planning
We determine the best use of a piece of land by assessing the planning position and delivery costs along with your wider portfolio goals, cash position and debt appetite.
You’ll receive high-level budgets and recommendations on the best scheme based on location, site, ground conditions, planning, initial investment and potential returns. All set out with realistic development timescales.
Planning consents
Our property management company has over three decades of expertise, so we can foresee and manage the risks associated with development projects and use our know-how to accelerate the planning process.
Our team skillfully navigates local planning complexities using their in-depth knowledge and experience. We manage the relevant surveys, regulatory compliance, highways, masterplanning, ecology and civil structures needed to progress your development.
Debt financing and financial management
Make confident calls on your development project with detailed investment and appraisal modelling from our team of finance experts. With a strong network of contacts at financial institutions and a reliable track record of project success, we can help you secure attractive debt finance positions aligned with your debt appetite.
We are also highly experienced in sourcing grant opportunities and public sector debt to ensure each development opportunity is given the optimal chance of success.
Project delivery
Once relevant consents have been obtained, and suitable finance is arranged, our team takes a strategic view of risk, negotiates highly competitive tendered contracts and delivers the final project.
With vast experience of negotiating building contracts, we ensure the scheme is delivered with a balance of quality and value.
Delivering Ethically
Bespoke management and reporting
Communication, planning and reporting
Our collaborative approach and consistent communication will keep you informed throughout the property development process. Before each meeting you’ll receive a full set of papers including reports, designs and masterplan drawings, with updates on activities, outstanding actions and budgets.
We set key milestones with realistic targets and reassess projects in the context of changing markets and legislation, making cost recommendations to optimise your upside. Multiple points of contact at every level of our business ensure the right people are involved at the right times.
Delivering Ethically
Great public sector governance
For public sector partnerships, we establish overarching project boards with executive officers, the portfolio holder, political member support and financial officers plus director-level involvement from Langtree. This enables strategic conversations and rapid decision-making, accelerating capital requests to drive optimal outcomes.
Quarterly board meetings and monthly officer meetings ensure regular stakeholder updates across planning, budgets and design. With a deep understanding of Section 151 officers’ needs, we provide ongoing support which could involve assisting with the creation of cabinet reports, setting out capital risks and smoothing progress through internal approvals.
Asset Management
Add our asset management services to your property development project.
Once your property has been constructed, consider using our asset and property development services for a cohesive property strategy and ease of management to optimise your long-term returns.
Property Management
Ongoing property management that drives efficiencies and boosts value.
If your commercial properties need better management, get in touch with us to find out how our property management team can help. Or partner with us once your site is developed for high-quality property management that builds asset value.
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