Land & New Homes
Receive confidential, professional advice on land, development sites, buildings for conversion, and new homes. At Bernards, our dedicated Land & New Homes team provides expert guidance and a full marketing service for landowners and developers. From planning advice to bringing new homes to market, we work across the South Coast to maximise the value of every opportunity.
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Why work with Bernards?
Experienced advice
Our specialist Land & New Homes team has successfully negotiated the sale of sites for high-quality housing developments across the South Coast, overseen the sale of numerous buildings for conversion into residential and commercial use, and secured sales of individual plots with planning permission for bespoke self-build projects.
Local area specialists
Showcasing a wide range of land and development opportunities across Portsmouth, Fareham, Southsea and the wider South Coast, our Land & New Homes team works closely with developers of all sizes. With strong local connections and in-depth knowledge of the planning process, we’re well placed to maximise the potential of every site.
Comprehensive marketing
Alongside providing an initial valuation and planning advice, once instructed our Land & New Homes team will create a tailored marketing strategy for your site. This includes a professionally designed sales brochure with high-quality photography, video tours, targeted promotion on major property portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla, direct marketing to our database of active developers, accompanied viewings, and full sales progression right through to completion.
Dedicated Land and Development team
Our highly respected Land & New Homes team brings over 60 years of combined experience, offering trusted expertise and support to both landowners and developers.
Meet the team
Daniel Byrne
Managing Director
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Martin Merrett
Director
Bernards Fareham
Bernards Portsmouth
Cristian Henderson
CEO
Cristian Henderson
CEO
New Build Consultancy Services
Our Land & New Homes division works seamlessly with our branch network to deliver an unrivalled service to the local new build market. We provide tailored advice and expert support to landowners, developers, investors, and private buyers, helping to maximise opportunities at every stage.
With decades of experience and access to detailed market intelligence, we’re able to guide clients on how best to unlock the value of development sites and land acquisition opportunities of all sizes across South Hampshire.
From sourcing land and offering development consultancy to marketing and selling the finished homes, Bernards has the expertise and resources to support you through the entire process.
Land sales
Working alongside a hand-picked panel of leading solicitors, we partner with major new-homes developers to design bespoke, cost-effective packages. From drafting leases to preparing and pre-approving sales documentation, we streamline the legal process so reservations move to exchange without delay.
Whether your scheme is affordable housing, mixed-use, or a complex luxury development, our support includes:
Feasibility studies and market intelligence
Land sourcing and site introductions
Optimising layouts and floor areas to maximise GDV
Advising on finishes, specifications and unit mix
Off-plan launch strategy and buyer nurturing
Seamless lettings and management via our branch network
Buyer and investor finance through trusted mortgage partners
Ready to talk through a project?
Contact Daniel Byrne on 023 9286 4974 or email daniel@bernardsestates.co.uk.
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We are always seeking land opportunities of every type and size - Do you have land?
Get in touch with our experienced Land & New Homes team for an initial chat about your plot, development site, building for conversion, or new homes project – we’ll be happy to guide you through the next steps.
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