Land
Acquisition
Site Identification · Viability Appraisal · Due Diligence · Acquisition Coordination
Independent land acquisition support for developers and investors. We identify opportunities, stress-test viability and coordinate technical due diligence — so you commit to the right sites with confidence.
Reducing risk before you commit
Land acquisition is the point at which most development risk is locked in. Poor site selection, inadequate due diligence or unexamined planning risk can undermine a scheme long before construction starts.
Matthews & Roberts provides independent acquisition support — helping developers identify suitable opportunities, establish a clear picture of planning and technical risk, and navigate from initial interest through to exchange with a fully informed view of what lies ahead.
Our involvement can begin at site identification or at any point in the acquisition process where an independent technical and planning perspective adds value to the decision.
Independent acquisition advisory across residential, commercial and mixed-use development sites.
How we support land acquisition
Site Identification
We work with developers and investors to identify suitable land opportunities — assessing location, access, market demand and development potential against client acquisition criteria.
Planning Viability Appraisal
Detailed appraisals covering planning risk, likely consent conditions, development yield, GDV assumptions and cost envelope to establish whether a site stacks up before terms are agreed.
Due Diligence Coordination
Coordination of technical due diligence across ground investigation, ecology, heritage, drainage, utilities and structural surveys — ensuring all material risks are understood before acquisition.
Acquisition Coordination
Support through the acquisition process including heads of terms input, solicitor liaison, planning pre-application coordination and programme management from identification to exchange.
Continue the development journey
Land acquisition explained
We support developers, investors and landowners through the full acquisition process — from site identification and viability appraisal through due diligence coordination to exchange. Our role is to de-risk the acquisition and ensure all technical and planning considerations are understood before commitment.
We carry out planning viability appraisals that look at planning risk, likely consent conditions, development yield, GDV assumptions and the overall cost envelope. We work with your commercial team to establish clear go and no-go criteria before progressing.
Yes. We coordinate the full suite of technical due diligence required on a development site — ground investigation, ecology, heritage, drainage, utilities searches and structural surveys — managing specialist consultants and ensuring outputs feed into the acquisition decision.
Both. We have experience across residential, commercial, mixed-use and industrial land acquisition. The principles of due diligence, viability and planning risk assessment are consistent across types, with specialist input drawn in as needed for each.
As early as possible. The earlier we are involved in a potential acquisition, the better placed we are to shape the due diligence programme, identify material risks early and avoid costly surprises after terms are agreed.
Considering a site?
Let us help you establish whether it stacks up before you commit. We provide independent acquisition support at any stage — from first look through to exchange.
Client Portal
The Client Portal provides secure access to project documents, progress updates, and direct communication with your Matthews & Roberts team.
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