Development LandDerelict Properties for Sale
49 derelict properties for sale across the UK, updated daily. Ruins, disused barns and empty buildings with potential for renovation or redevelopment.
- Listings for sale
- 49
- Median asking price
- £150K
- Median price per acre
- £763K
- Under £50K
- 3
- Development Land
Derelict Properties for Sale by area
Buying a derelict property
Derelict buildings and ruins can be a cheaper route to a home or a development site, but costs are hard to predict. Budget for a structural survey, specialist insurance and a contingency on top of the build cost.
Most lenders will not offer a standard mortgage on an uninhabitable property, so buyers usually use cash, bridging finance or a renovation mortgage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does derelict properties cost in the UK?
The median asking price for derelict properties listed on Landlister is currently £150,000, ranging from £30,000 to £2,400,000. Per acre the median is around £762,500, though small plots cost much more per acre than large holdings.
Where is the most derelict properties for sale?
Right now the most listings are in Somerset (4), Lancashire (3), Anglesey (2), Cornwall (2). Use the area links on this page to narrow down to one county.
What should I check before buying derelict properties?
Check the title and boundaries with HM Land Registry, confirm legal access and rights of way, look at flood risk on the government flood map and ask about services such as water and electricity. A solicitor and, for larger purchases, a land agent or surveyor are worth involving early.
Can I build on land I buy?
Only if planning permission is granted. Most agricultural and amenity land has no automatic right to build a house, so speak to the local planning authority or a planning consultant before you buy if you hope to develop.