land buying jobs
To meet the increasing demand for new homes, there is a large requirement for potential development sites throughout the UK. Brownfield and greenfield, urban and rural, large and small, with and without existing planning permission.
Land buyers work for, or in partnership with, house builders and developers to acquire sites at the pre-development stage. Schemes can include new housing estates, high-rise apartments, and mixed use developments.
Spotting development potential in land buying jobs
Although you are not normally required to be a qualified surveyor, you will have a keen eye for potential development sites and strong negotiation skills. Most land buyers come from estate agency or other property backgrounds. To be successful in land buying jobs, you will be able to see potential where others cannot.
Training and development is usually on the job. Transactions can take a very long time to complete so many land buyers will be working on multiple projects at any one time. Salary is dependent on success and most Land buyers will be on a commission structure.
Continue your search for property and surveying jobs or contact your nearest Hays office to discuss our current land buying jobs.
