Sell a Building Site in Northern Ireland: Cash Offer in 24 Hours
If you want to sell a building site in Northern Ireland, whether it has full planning permission, outline planning permission, or none at all, we buy directly from owners across all six counties, including Armagh and Tyrone, for cash. No estate agent, no viewings, no legal bill for you.
- Sites of any size, from a single plot to a multi-unit development site
- Planning permission not required, we consider sites at any stage
- We pay your legal fees, you pay nothing
- Complete in as little as four weeks, or on your timeline
Get Your Free, No-Obligation Offer
Every Kind of Building Site We Buy
We buy building sites across every county in Northern Ireland, whatever stage the planning is at.
- Residential Building Plots
Single house plots, whether stand-alone or part of a small group.
- Sites with Full Planning Permission
Ready to build, sold as they stand.
- Sites with Outline Planning Permission
Principle of development agreed, reserved matters not yet finalised. Still saleable.
- Sites Without Planning Permission
No application submitted, or a previous application lapsed or was refused. We still consider these.
- Small Development Sites
Sites suited to a small number of dwellings rather than a single plot.
- Brownfield or Previously Developed Land
Brownfield or Previously Developed Land
What Drives the Price We Offer for a Building Site
Location and Site Size
A site’s setting, and how many dwellings it could reasonably support, are usually the biggest single factors in value.
Planning Permission Status
Full planning permission, outline planning permission, and no planning permission at all each carry a different level of certainty, and price accordingly. A
Access and Services
Road access, and whether services such as water, electricity and drainage are already at or near the site, affect what a buyer can achieve without further cost.
Ground Conditions and Constraints
Site levels, drainage, and any known constraints (flood risk, contamination, protected features) are factored into the offer honestly.
Four Steps to Sell Your Building Site
Tell Us About Your Building Site
Send the location, rough size, and planning status if you know it. A planning reference number helps but isn’t required.
We Assess the Site
We look at location, planning, access and development potential.
Get Your Cash Offer
A clear, no-obligation figure, explained line by line.
We Handle the Sale
We instruct and pay for the legal work, and complete on the date that suits you.
Selling a Building Site: Us vs. an Estate Agent
| Feature | Land Buyers NI | Estate agent |
|---|---|---|
| Time to an offer |
Within 24 hours
|
Weeks of viewings
|
| Agent commission |
None
|
1–3% + VAT
|
| Legal fees |
We pay them
|
You pay them
|
| Awkward or landlocked ground |
Bought
|
Often declined
|
| Sale falling through |
No chain, cash funds
|
Common
|
| Typical completion |
4–6 weeks
|
6–12 months
|
How Much Is a Building Site Worth in Northern Ireland?
A building site’s value in Northern Ireland depends on its location, size, and planning status more than any other factors. A site with full planning permission for a house is generally worth considerably more than the same plot with no planning history, because the buyer’s risk and timeline are both lower. Outline planning permission sits between the two: it confirms the principle of development is acceptable, but reserved matters (design, access, layout) still need approval, so it carries less certainty than full permission but more than a site with no application at all.
Rather than quoting a figure that won’t match your site, we assess each one individually: location, size, planning status, access, services and any constraints. In Armagh and Tyrone, that often means weighing proximity to a settlement against local planning policy; across Northern Ireland generally, the same factors apply, just with different local weighting. You get a specific figure you can act on, with the reasoning behind it.
Planning Permission and Selling Your Building Site
You don’t need planning permission to sell a building site. We consider sites with full planning permission, sites with outline planning permission, and sites with no planning history at all.
Full planning permission means a scheme’s design, scale and layout have already been approved and building work could begin. Outline planning permission confirms the principle of development is acceptable, but leaves certain “reserved matters,” such as design or layout, to be approved separately later. A site with no planning permission simply hasn’t had an application submitted yet, or a previous one lapsed or was refused; that doesn’t stop us from making an offer.
If you’re unsure what stage your site’s planning is at, tell us what you know and we’ll help you work out the rest. We’re not able to give planning or legal advice ourselves; for anything specific to your site, your solicitor or a planning consultant is the right point of contact.
Selling an Inherited or Jointly Owned Building Site
Building sites and plots often come to us through probate or family division, the same as agricultural land. We’re used to working with executors, solicitors and multiple owners spread across different addresses, and we’ll wait for a grant of probate rather than pushing you to rush it.
Unregistered land, missing maps and boundary uncertainty are routine for us to resolve. Our solicitors handle the paperwork as part of the purchase, at our cost, not yours.
Areas We Cover for Building Sites: Armagh, Tyrone & Northern Ireland
County Antrim
Armagh, Portadown, Lurgan, Craigavon, Keady and the surrounding areas.
County Tyrone
Omagh, Dungannon, Cookstown, Strabane and the surrounding
County Down
Newry, Bangor, Downpatrick, Newtownards, Banbridge.
County Derry
Derry, Coleraine, Limavady, Magherafelt.
Landowners We've Helped
Two acres of rough ground I’d inherited and couldn’t shift. Offer on the Tuesday, money in the bank six weeks later.
Margaret K.
No agent boards, no viewings, no fees. They handled the solicitors and kept me updated the whole way.
Declan M.
Two acres of rough ground I’d inherited and couldn’t shift. Offer on the Tuesday, money in the bank six weeks later.
Sam R.
Frequently Asked Questions: Selling building site in Northern Ireland
Can I sell my building site in Northern Ireland?
Yes. We buy building sites directly from owners across all six counties, whatever stage the planning is at.
Do you buy building sites with planning permission?
Yes. We buy sites with full planning permission and sites with outline planning permission.
Can I sell a building site without planning permission?
Yes. A site doesn’t need any planning history for us to make an offer.
How much is my building site worth?
It depends on location, size, planning status, access and any constraints. We give a specific, no-obligation offer rather than a generic estimate.
How quickly can I sell a building site?
We aim to give an offer within 24 hours of receiving your details. Once solicitors are instructed, most sales complete in four to eight weeks.
Can I sell my building site without an estate agent?
Yes. Selling directly to us means no agent commission, no viewings and no marketing period.
Do I have to accept the offer?
No. Every offer is no-obligation, and there’s no pressure to proceed if it isn’t right for you.
What information do I need to provide?
The location, rough size, and planning status if you know it. A planning reference number is useful but not required.
Do you buy small building plots?
Yes. We consider single house plots as well as larger, multi-unit development sites.
Find Out What Your Building Site Is Worth
Free valuation, cash offer within 24 hours, and absolutely no obligation to accept.