“Having carried out a number of land deals with Barratt David Wilson since the very start of our strategic land business, we have always found them straightforward and diligent. They deliver on what they promise.”
Victoria Hesson, Managing Director, Gladman Developments |
“Barratt offers a solid and consistent approach across all of its operating Divisions. Combined with an efficient Main Board approval process, this makes them an ideal buyer on medium and large sites.”
Adrian Clack, Land Director, L&Q Estates |
“Barratt were a pleasure to deal with on Madgwick Park. They were open and honest throughout. They honoured their commitments on timings and price making my life much easier in the process.”
Jon Allen, Strategic Development Director, Commercial Estates Group |
“The team is honest and delivers on what it says it will do, whether this is turning an offer to legal completion or providing technical input on a scheme to resolve on-site difficulties.”
Paul Burton, Hallam Land Management Limited |
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Barratt Homes to any landowner looking to find a committed, professional and friendly team to work with.”
Gavin Cordwell-Smith, Chief Executive, Hellens Group |
“The land has been in my family for over 40 years. It was our crown jewel, but we could never deliver it. We used the David Wilson design quality to achieve consent.”
Chris Fordy, Landowner, Nunthorpe |
“We selected Barratt London because of their established track record of delivering complex developments.”
Shamik Narotam, Morgan Stanley Real Estate |
“We have sold large areas of residential land to the dynamic land team at BDW and have always found them to be a pleasure to work with, always delivering what they say they will do. BDW have to be on the of the best house builders to work with in Scotland.”
Peter Stirling, Stirling Developments |
“BDW put forward a well-considered proposal, they moved swiftly from agreed heads of terms through an unconditional exchange in less than five weeks, which would not have been possible without the degree of professionalism and pragmatism BDW displayed, a pleasure to work with.”
Daniel Sherwood MCRICS, Partner, Carter Jonas |
“We have enjoyed a long and solid business relationship with Barratt Homes, stretching back over 15 years.”
Andrew Hill, Robert Hitchins |
“Barratt have been flexible and responsive to our needs as a landowner and are able to deliver houses quickly and to the highest design and quality standards”
Louise Morrissey, Director of Land and Planning, Peel Holdings |
“We are impressed with Barratt Homes’ commitment to the delivery of developments.”
The EDI Group, Edinburgh |
“We have worked successfully with Barratt Homes for several years on a number of projects and find them a delight to work with.”
Stephen Rainford, Property Capital PLC |
“Variety of designs, pepperpotting of tenures, sustainable drainage plus faster build-out equals a great scheme!”
Lord Gavin Barwell, Former Housing and Planning Minister (Cotgrave Colliery) |
“Barratt Homes have shown how a good developer can work with the local community and other partner organisations.”
Chris Millar, Leader of Daventry District Council |
“We have sold a number of sites to Barratt over the last few years and have been very pleased with the outcomes. Their common sense and diligence made the path to contract exchange and completions as straightforward.”
Paul Campbell, Managing Director, Richborough Estates |
“We have been impressed by their willingness to work with us to resolve pre-development issues.”
Stephen Goodman, Hollins Strategic Land LLP |
“Excellent communication and confidence that negotiations are always open and transparent are key from a landowner’s point of view. When they say they’re going to do something, they do it!”
David Adams, Henry Adams |
“We have sold a number of sites to BDW and we have always been impressed with their ability to perform, commitment to getting the deal done and adhering to the terms of their offer.”
Tom Fraser, Savills |
“Barratt Homes have always performed and delivered to the set deadlines. We know when dealing with Barratt that they will be professional in their approach and will work hard to meet a landowner’s expectations and aspirations.”
Derek Nesbitt, Cushman & Wakefield |
“In our experience, the team has been proactive with a focus on project delivery and they have sought to deliver solutions where site and planning issues have emerged. We have found them to be both professional and approachable.”
Ged Hainey, Ryden LLP |
“Fisher German act for a large estate client whom we advised upon entry into a strategic agreement with BDW. BDW were extremely professional and diligent in their negotiation on the salient terms and have subsequently promoted the land notably, covering all angles in our joint objective of securing an allocation.”
Ben Marshalsay, Head of Development, Fisher German |
“We are happy to recommend Barratt Homes when clients have development land for promotion or sale. The Barratt land and planning function are experienced, highly pro-active and pleasant to deal with. Also flexible in making financial arrangements to accommodate the clients particular circumstances.”
Ian Judd, Ian Judd and Partners |
“I have been working with Barratt David Wilson for over 11 years. I have found them straight forward to deal with and they address matters in a proactive and pragmatic way. All in all, a good operation to work with.”
Michael Pennock, Head of Development and Strategic Land Agency, BNP Paribas/Strutt & Parker |
“A Barratt land offer is a well-researched offer. It will be presented with clarity and assumptions are expressly stated. It is rarely the highest bid but it inevitably stands up to scrutiny in the final knockings.”
Colin Wilkins, Head of South Coast Development, Savills |
“I have worked very closely with Barratt David Wilson, and found them helpful, approachable and thoroughly professional in all my dealings with them.”
Royston Smith MP, former Leader of Southampton City Council |
“We have forged a fifty/fifty partnership with one of the UK’s biggest and most successful housebuilders, and at Wichelstowe I am certain we will draw on the strengths of both the public and private sectors to create a truly ground-breaking development that sets new standards.”
Cllr Brian Mattock, Swindon Borough Council |
“Barratt David Wilson Homes has been exceptional in delivering Homes England’s vision for Louisburg Barracks as part of this Housing Zone. BDW have delivered at pace the supply of 500 new homes but also embraced aspirations for high quality design, setting a benchmark for the wider development.”
Kelly Hillman, Senior Area manager, Homes England |
“The redevelopment of this important town centre site delivers much needed family homes for Basingstoke residents to enjoy for generations to come. Barratt have delivered against our financial and quality requirements and have been open and transparent throughout the planning and construction phases.”
Mike Shepherd, Director of Development, Vivid Homes |
