2026 will reward decisive landowners

Original Article Summary

By Ian Barnett, group land and development director, LRG I spend much of my time in conversations between landowners about development, and one theme runs through almost every discussion: the belief amongst landowners that if you wait long enough, the land will always be worth more. In 2026, I think that assumption is more dangerous […] The post 2026 will reward decisive landowners appeared first on PropertyWire.

PropMatch Curated Analysis

Land development economics have fundamentally shifted with declining land values due to rising costs, but 2026 offers opportunities for decisive landowners in grey belt, brownfield, and new towns areas. Waiting for higher land values is now a dangerous strategy.

Investor Relevance

Critical for investors considering land acquisition or development projects, as it challenges the traditional assumption that land always appreciates and identifies specific policy-driven opportunities that require immediate strategic consideration to capitalize on favorable planning conditions.

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