Nest Property | Partnering for Positive Change
Nest Property
Working with landowners across the country

Partnering for
positive change

We pride ourselves on providing landowners a personalised service, ensuring they receive the very best from their land.

Countryside land at sunrise
Who we are

Nest Property is an independent developer working with landowners across the country. We are not tied to a single strategy or a single buyer, so we start with your needs, and the needs of your area.

For us, independence is key. We test every possibility for your land, whether that is market housing, retirement living, or specialist care, and bring forward the proposal that genuinely serves you and your area best.

Our team brings decades of combined experience across land, planning and development, currently working on sites the length of the country.

Gavin Mackenzie

Gavin Mackenzie | Director

"The right scheme for the land, and the right deal for the landowner."
What we stand for

Three things we will not compromise on

Landowners are approached constantly, and most of those approaches sound the same. Here are our three core values that make us different.

The Service

Our approach is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your specific needs and wishes, building a proposal that is tailor made to you and your land, backed by open communication with you at every stage.

The Advice

We test every realistic use for your land and put numbers against each one. The recommendation we make is the one backed by proven demand, that meets planning policy and fits the needs of the community.

The Transparency

You always know where you stand, how the numbers work, what is being proposed, and why. We talk you through every stage before anything is agreed, so there are no surprises along the way.

How we work

We start with you

Before we talk about proposals, we get to understand your requirements, and the specific considerations of your land. Here is how we achieve this in four simple steps.

  1. 01

    We understand what you need

    Some landowners want certainty and a clean exit once planning permission has been achieved. Others want to stay involved and share in what the land goes on to produce. Everyone has their own timescale and priorities. We get to understand your specific wishes, as this is key in creating the right outcome for you.

  2. 02

    We review what the area needs

    We assess market data for your area, identifying where there are gaps in demand. This may be market housing, senior living, or other types of specialist housing.

  3. 03

    We identify the strongest outcome

    We appraise each viable use, and propose the one that best fits proven demand, planning policy and the needs of the community.

  4. 04

    We agree the route that suits you

    Once the best possible outcome is identified, we discuss the routes available to you, and clearly set out at what point you are paid for your land.

Your options

Let's explore the options for selling your land

Different landowners want different things. These are the three structures we most often use, each carrying a different balance of certainty and upside.

Option one

A fixed price

We agree a fixed price for your land. You know exactly what you will receive and when, and you carry none of the risk.

The benefits

+ Cost certainty

+ Clear timescales

+ Our risk, not yours

Option two

A share of the profit

Rather than a fixed price, you take an agreed percentage of the uplifted planning value. We fund the planning application, you share the outcome, and the upside if the proposal performs ahead of expectation.

The benefits

+ A stake in how well the scheme performs

+ Clear timescales

+ Our risk, not yours

Option three

A development partnership

For landowners who want to go further, we become your development partner. You contribute the land, we bring the team, the funding and the delivery, and we share the profit on agreed terms. You participate fully without needing development experience of your own.

The benefits

+ The maximum return possible

+ Play your part in shaping the proposal

+ Fully funded

And if none of these is quite right, we will build something that is.

What we create

Delivering the strongest outcome for your area

We assess every site on its planning potential, demand, and value. Market housing is not always the answer. For the right site, retirement living, care homes, or extra care can deliver a stronger outcome.

Market residential development
Market residential

Homes for the wider market

New homes for open market sale, from small infill sites through to larger allocations. We assess local demand, sales values and policy requirements, and design a scheme that stands the best chance at planning and delivers a strong return on completion.

Retirement and later living scheme
Specialist accommodation

Retirement, extra care and later living

Our deepest sector expertise, with established relationships across healthcare advisors and the operator market. Where a site suits it, this specialism often unlocks value that a conventional residential appraisal would miss entirely.

What our landowners say

Landowners partner with us because our approach is different.

"From the outset, Gavin made us feel at ease, listening to our concerns and making sure we felt comfortable throughout. He presented all of the options, focussing on how we could get the very best return. We would strongly recommend him for his knowledge and honest approach."

Mr & Mrs Stratton

"I have been contacted by many developers about my land, but Gavin's approach stood out. With a genuine focus on what worked best for me, he presented the options that maximise my return. I am delighted that he is now partnering with me on my land."

Mr Hemming
Have you heard from us?

Have you received one of our letters?

If a letter from Nest Property has landed with you, it is because we have already looked at your land and believe it has genuine development potential. It is not a mailshot sent at random. It is the start of a conversation we would welcome having with you.

Get in touch

Let us tell you what your land could be

If you are curious about what your land could be worth, we will assess it properly and tell you honestly what we think it can support. The first conversation is informal, costs nothing, and commits you to nothing.

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