Feeling like all the good property deals have dried up? Think again. The opportunities are out there—you just have to know where to look.
Take a stroll through your local planning portal, and you’ll find tons of applications where people are trying to squeeze in small houses on all sorts of random plots. The truth is, these plots exist in every neighbourhood. You just need to put in a little detective work to uncover them.
Next time you’re driving around, keep your eyes peeled for the hidden gems: overgrown trees, messy hedges, old garages, all of which can be disguising a great site. These are the kinds of things most people overlook, but they often end up concealing a site with serious development potential.
Case in point: This particular property had a small garage. Nothing special at first glance, right? But once the site was cleared, that old garage turned into a prime plot of land.
- The original house? Worth £750K as it was (with the garage).
- The newly created plot value? A cool £340K
That’s a solid return for almost zero risk.
So, here’s your next move: Knock on a few doors. Start chatting with homeowners. You’ll be surprised at how many properties have hidden development potential. The deals are still out there—you just need to hustle to find them.
Happy plotting!