Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Land Agency Partner in Glasgow
Established in 2004, Prime Land Consultants is a specialist land agency with over two decades of collective experience in acquiring and selling off-market development land across the UK. Our expertise lies in navigating complex planning and servicing issues to deliver strategic land solutions for residential, industrial, supported housing, and senior living developments. We operate discreetly through a wide network of property contacts, ensuring clients avoid competitive bidding processes while achieving optimal market value. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a proven track record in senior living developments, supported housing, and mixed-use projects.We prioritise sustainability by integrating green spaces and wildlife protection into all developments. Clients include major housebuilders, care home operators, and logistics developers. Our principal, Tom Rankin, brings 30 years of experience from leading roles at Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Homes. We specialise in resolving legal, access, and planning challenges to professionally package land for sale. Our services extend to project management, land valuation, and strategic site acquisition. With a focus on off-market transactions, we provide tailored solutions for landowners and developers seeking efficient, transparent processes.
Services
Land Acquisition
Project Management
Senior Living Developments
Supported Housing
Land Valuation
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 30 years of experience in off-market land transactions
- Specialists in senior living and supported housing developments
- Nationwide network of property developers and investors
- Resolve complex planning, legal, and access issues efficiently
- Discreet off-market sales to avoid competitive bidding
What people say
Willing to commit time and expertise
Sound experience and industry grasp
High quality of professionalism
Excellent at locating opportunities
Responsive and accessible
Services
Land Acquisition
We specialise in sourcing off-market development land for residential, industrial, and senior living projects. Our team identifies strategic sites with potential for planning permission and negotiates discreet acquisitions. Clients benefit from our extensive industry contacts and expertise in navigating complex legal and planning challenges.
Senior Living Developments
Our focus includes acquiring land for care homes, retirement flats, and integrated retirement communities. We address the UK's growing demand for senior living solutions by securing sites from 0.75 to 50 acres. Services cover feasibility studies, planning applications, and connecting with specialist operators.
Project Management
We coordinate multidisciplinary teams to resolve constraints affecting land development. Services include legal compliance, access arrangements, utility connections, and market analysis. Our goal is to professionally package sites for sale while maximising their value through efficient problem-solving.
Supported Housing
We identify properties for conversion into supported living accommodations for individuals with learning disabilities or physical needs. Our services include site selection, planning consultations, and discreet off-market acquisitions. We focus on locations in Luton, Milton Keynes, and Bedford with capacity for 4-8 adapted flats.
Land Valuation
Our valuation services assess development potential based on planning prospects, location, and market demand. We provide detailed reports to help landowners understand their property's worth. The process includes analysing comparable sales and advising on strategies to enhance value.
People
Tom Rankin
Principal
Chartered Surveyor with 30 years' experience in land acquisition, previously at Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Homes. Founded Prime Land Consultants in 2004 after a successful career in private practice and housebuilding sectors.
Brad Harvey
Principal
London-based property professional with expertise in senior living developments. Established Senior Property Associates in 2018 following eight years of successful projects involving care services and land acquisition.
Questions
What areas do you cover for land transactions?
We operate nationwide across the UK, with particular focus on senior living developments in South England and Central Scotland, and supported housing in Luton, Milton Keynes, and Bedford.
Do you handle both buying and selling land?
Yes, we assist landowners seeking to sell development sites and connect them with our network of housebuilders, care home operators, and industrial developers.
What types of land do you specialise in?
We focus on residential, mixed-use, senior living, supported housing, and light industrial sites ranging from 0.75 acres to strategic 100-acre developments.
How do you resolve planning issues?
Our team coordinates with chartered planners, ecologists, and legal experts to address constraints through feasibility studies, access arrangements, and compliance solutions.
Can you help with urgent land requirements?
Yes, we have active clients seeking off-market sites for senior living, supported housing, and logistics warehouses. Contact us for immediate evaluation.
What makes you different from other land agents?
Our niche focus on off-market transactions, 30-year industry experience, and specialist knowledge of senior living and supported housing set us apart.
Reviews (4)
Alex Middleton
Feb 10, 2022
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Tom has worked with us at AREAA Partnerships for quite a few years on various difficult projects we have promoted. In that time he has very helpful and shown endless amounts of patience to progress matters which is a great sign of his loyalty. We hope to see the excellent results in near future and continue with his involvement going forward.
Mike M.
Nov 01, 2021
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My construction consultancy firm has been carrying out business with Primeland Consultants for around 20 years and have found the partner Tom Rankin to be very pro-active and quick to respond to enquiries. He has a long history in the industry with many contacts which enables him to identify opportunities, assist with moving property and development land for clients.We have carried out a number of projects successfully over the years. We hope to continue our business relationship for some time to come.
Mike Munro
Oct 13, 2021
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My construction consultancy firm has been carrying out business with Primeland Consultants for around 20 years and have found the partner Tom Rankin to be very pro-active and quick to respond to enquiries. He has a long history in the industry with many contacts which enables him to identify opportunities, assist with moving property and development land for clients. We have carried out a number of projects successfully over the years. We hope to continue our business relationship for some time to come.
Christopher Lamotte
Dec 03, 2020
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I've been working with Tom Rankin at Prime Land Consultants for several months now. I always find him reliable and quick to respond to queries, and his approach is based on genuine integrity. His excellent network of contacts mean that he can introduce clients to valuable off-market land deals. I recommend Prime Land Consultant's land buying services.
