Residential Land Acquisition Specialists
Identifying and unlocking residential development opportunities across the UK.
Keith Owens, a former Head of Technical at Persimmon Homes and Technical Manager at Lovell Partnerships, combines developer-side acquisition expertise with practical technical knowledge to identify opportunities others often overlook.
He brings market insight, technical understanding and transaction experience to help clients make informed decisions and achieve their acquisition objectives efficiently.
Winning the land bid with better engineering
Keith was involved from the earliest stages of the project, before the site was acquired from Birmingham City Council. During the tender process, his technical and financial appraisal identified a number of opportunities that challenged the conventional assumptions surrounding the site's development constraints.
Through a detailed review of the site's topography, drainage requirements and infrastructure constraints, he developed alternative engineering and energy solutions that significantly improved the viability and deliverability of the proposed scheme.
Read the Trescott Road case studyDo you own land with development potential?
Keith reviews all kinds of land, including:
- Edge-of-settlement fields
- Garden land
- Brownfield land
- Former commercial premises
- Sites with or without planning permission
The first conversation and an initial site review are free and confidential. Keith acts for you only. How Keith works and how he's paid. New to selling land? Read the plain-English guide for landowners.
Submit a site for reviewLooking for sites or buying land?
Keith can help with:
- Finding sites that match your acquisition criteria
- Appraising a site's development potential and risks
- Due diligence and negotiation through to completion
Speak to Keith on 07590 893350 for a confidential discussion.
Discuss your requirementsClear about whose side he's on
On every sale or purchase Keith acts for one side only, either the landowner or the buyer, never both. He confirms in writing who he is acting for before any work starts.
For landowners, the first conversation and an initial site review are free and without obligation. If Keith goes on to act for you, his fee is agreed in writing before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
More than identifying available sites
Successful land acquisition requires more than identifying available sites. It demands an understanding of planning policy, engineering constraints, infrastructure requirements, development viability and delivery risk. Keith combines these disciplines to give clients a comprehensive assessment of every opportunity. With experience gained from leading residential developments for some of the UK's largest housebuilders, he helps clients identify value, mitigate risk and unlock opportunities that others may overlook.
Unlike many land agents and consultants, Keith combines land acquisition expertise with hands-on experience delivering residential developments from appraisal through planning, technical design and construction.
Land acquisition services
Land acquisition advisory
Keith advises clients on residential land opportunities, providing clear, commercially focused guidance at every stage of the acquisition process. His advice is informed by market conditions, planning considerations, site characteristics and delivery potential.
Site appraisal and assessment
He carries out detailed site appraisals to assess suitability for residential development. This includes reviewing site size, access, planning status, physical constraints, infrastructure availability, surrounding context and broader development potential.
Landowner services
For landowners considering a sale, Keith gives straight advice on the options open to you, what your land could be worth and how best to approach it. He can then work alongside your chosen agent and solicitor, reviewing offers and technical matters through to completion.
Buyer representation
Keith acts for buyers seeking residential land opportunities, sourcing sites that align with acquisition criteria and development strategy. His role includes identifying opportunities, evaluating suitability and supporting negotiations through to completion.
Due diligence coordination
Residential land transactions require careful investigation. Keith coordinates key due diligence activities, including title review, planning analysis, surveys, utility checks, access considerations and other matters relevant to acquisition risk.
Site search and selection
He helps clients identify suitable residential development sites based on location, planning prospects, demand dynamics and commercial viability. Each search is tailored to the brief, ensuring a focused and efficient search process.
Transaction management
Keith supports the acquisition process from initial instruction through to completion, working closely with solicitors, surveyors, planners and other professional advisers to ensure a structured and efficient transaction.
Clients Keith supports
- Housebuilders
- Private and residential developers
- Housing associations
- Landowners
- Acquisition teams
- Development consultants
The aim is clarity, less risk and well-informed decisions. Whether you are acquiring a single site or building a wider pipeline of opportunities, Keith can provide the support required to move forward with confidence.
Discuss your requirements in confidence
If you are seeking specialist support with residential land acquisition, or would like to discuss the disposal of a site, Keith would be pleased to help.