Why Owning Land Is One of the Best Investments

Connect UK Auctions makes the case for land as one of the most secure and rewarding investments in the UK, pointing to limited supply and continuing demand for housing, infrastructure and commercial development.

The firm sets out several reasons to own land:

• It is a physical asset that cannot vanish overnight and tends to be less volatile than shares or cryptocurrencies • It offers strong potential for capital growth, particularly in areas with economic growth, new infrastructure or government-backed development, and especially if it becomes suitable for building • It needs little maintenance, with no tenants or repair bills, only basic upkeep and any taxes due • It is versatile, with uses ranging from farming and leisure to development and renewable energy, and it can be leased for farming, equestrian or commercial use to generate income • It can play a role in preserving wealth across generations, and some types of land may qualify for inheritance tax relief

The article also argues that auctions are an effective way to buy land. Motivated sellers can mean prices below market value, and purchases are legally binding once the hammer falls, with completion usually within 28 days, giving buyers certainty. Auctions offer a wide range of lots, from self-build plots to development sites, farmland and woodland, some of which may not be widely marketed elsewhere. The process is open to all bidders, and legal packs can be reviewed in advance so buyers can carry out due diligence.

The firm concludes that, with careful research and planning, buying land at auction can be a smart route to a valuable long-term asset.

Source: Connect UK Auctions, original article (17 March 2025)