Land & Development Consultancy
Strategic Land Acquisition & Disposal in Sussex
From discreet off-market deals to full open-market disposals, Oakley connects landowners, developers and investors across Sussex.
Our team delivers strategic transactions that balance speed, discretion and value. Whether identifying opportunities or structuring exits, we combine detailed market insight with long-standing relationships to deliver outcomes that stand up to commercial scrutiny.
Why Oakley for Land Transactions?
For more than 30 years, Oakley has facilitated successful land deals across Sussex, from single-asset acquisitions to complex, multi-stakeholder disposals.
We operate at the intersection of planning, policy and market performance, ensuring every transaction is underpinned by evidence, viability and commercial intelligence, thus maximising the return to the landowner.
Discreet Off-Market Deals
We leverage private networks and trusted relationships to quietly match landowners with developers, investors and promoters often before sites ever reach the open market.
Developer Access
Our team maintains direct connections with Sussex’s most active housebuilders whether SME Developers, Regional and National Housebuilders, Housing Associations, BTR operators and institutional investors, ensuring efficient, targeted introductions.
Evidence-Based Valuations
When required we can deliver valuations and negotiations supported by RICS-regulated Site Appraisals and detailed Viability Analysis, giving all parties confidence in pricing and deliverability.
End-to-End Delivery
From acquisition due diligence and planning consultancy through to disposal, marketing and sales, Oakley provides a joined-up service across the full development lifecycle.
Bespoke Experience
Every site, client and transaction is unique and therefore, so is our approach. We act as long-term strategic partners, not intermediaries, combining deep market intelligence with grounded commercial advice. Our clients value our honesty, discretion and the confidence that every recommendation is backed by decades of local experience and RICS-accredited professionalism.
Acquisition & Disposal Services
Land Acquisition
We identify strategic opportunities aligned with our clients’ planning, investment and delivery goals. From early-stage site sourcing to complex negotiations and due diligence, our acquisition service ensures every purchase is informed by robust evidence and local insight.
Land Disposal
Whether you’re seeking a discreet off-market disposal for confidentiality reasons or an open-market strategy, Oakley structures sales designed to protect your needs, minimise risk and maximise return.
Site Assembly
We unite fragmented ownerships and coordinate multi-party negotiations to create viable, larger-scale opportunities that attract institutional interest and deliver stronger outcomes. Our multi-disciplinary team manages complex ownership structures, legal negotiations and planning alignment to unlock large-scale development opportunities
Strategic Promotion
Working alongside planning specialists and promoters, we position land for allocation or planning success maximising future development potential.
Investor Partnerships
Through our established network of housebuilders, funds and investors, we introduce capital partners and delivery teams to accelerate projects from planning to completion.
Successful Land Transactions Across Sussex
Oakley has facilitated some of Sussex’s most significant land and development deals, combining strategic negotiation with deep local knowledge.
From off-market acquisitions to complex mixed-use disposals, our work demonstrates how evidence-led strategy and trusted relationships create tangible results.
Many of Sussex’s most recognisable regeneration and mixed-use projects began with an Oakley introduction.
The Oakley Approach to Acquisition & Disposal
Our approach combines strategic intelligence, market reach and regulatory credibility.
We don’t chase deals. We structure transactions that perform.
Site Identification & Appraisal
We source and evaluate land opportunities using live market data, planning insight and RICS-compliant appraisals.
Viability & Due Diligence
Every acquisition or disposal is backed by evidence based advice and policy alignment to ensure deliverability.
Targeted Marketing & Off-Market Matchmaking
Our local network enables precise, discreet introductions between landowners, developers and investors.
Negotiation & Completion
We manage transactions through to legal completion, protecting value and supporting onward delivery through our in-house New Homes Marketing division.
Meet the Land & Development Team
Our viability advice is delivered by experienced property professionals with expertise across Oakley’s Land and Development team brings together senior property professionals with extensive experience across residential, commercial and land strategy.
The team comprises specialists whose insight is trusted by landowners, developers and public bodies throughout Sussex.
Land Acquisition & Disposal FAQs
Our clients often ask about the nuances of acquisition and disposal strategy. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions we receive from landowners, developers and investors across Sussex.
How do off-market land sales work?
Off-market sales rely on trusted networks and confidentiality. Oakley discreetly introduces credible buyers to landowners, negotiating directly to achieve efficient, value-led outcomes without public marketing.
How does Oakley value development land?
Where appropriate, all valuations are supported by RICS-regulated Site Appraisals and Viability Analysis ensuring every transaction is backed by evidence and compliance.
Do you work with private landowners as well as institutions?
Yes. Oakley has successfully partnered with a wide range of clients from individual landowners to councils, developers and investment funds. We provide bespoke, tailored transactional support for every scale of project.
What’s the difference between land disposal and land promotion?
Disposal refers to the sale of land, either on or off-market. Promotion involves working with planning consultants and promoters to secure allocation or planning consent, enhancing long-term land value.
Partner with Oakley for a Smarter Property Strategy
Whether acquiring or disposing of land, Oakley’s RICS-regulated consultancy combines evidence, negotiation expertise and trusted Sussex connections to deliver the right deal at the right time.
With offices in Brighton & Hove, Lewes and Shoreham-by-Sea, Oakley delivers Sussex-wide coverage with the local expertise and relationships that make every deal possible.