Discuss your land Independent land & development advice
Trusted, commercially focused advice for landowners across Norfolk, Suffolk and East Anglia.
Norwich · East Anglia
Informed advice. Personal service.
We provide independent, straightforward advice to landowners, taking a holistic approach so every opportunity is properly explored.
Craig Knights is the principal of CMK Land and a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. With 30 years’ experience across investment banking and property, Craig is well placed to advise on land, development, property investment and funding.
We combine commercial judgement with a trusted network of planning, design, legal and technical specialists. That means the right expertise at the right time, while you retain one clear point of contact.
CMK Real Estate advises on all aspects of commercial property.
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From first conversation to delivery
We offer an initial no-obligation meeting to discuss every option concerning your land, including land value, planning gain and the best method of disposal. Our advice is tailored to your objectives, giving you clarity before any commitment is made.
We work closely with a number of excellent planning consultants to secure the strongest possible result. Our in-house masterplanning capability helps maximise land use and creates a clear, coordinated route through the planning process.
Our knowledge and expertise support clients throughout the development process, including viability, feasibility, land assembly, landowner agreements, Section 106 negotiations, residual appraisals and financial modelling.
Long-term thinking
Our comprehensive understanding of the planning system and extensive commercial experience place us well to realise the potential of landholdings in the short, medium and long term.
Every landholding is different. We take time to understand your objectives, identify the right strategy and protect your position throughout. From early potential and Local Plan promotion to planning consent and sale, our focus is on maximising value while supporting a deliverable outcome.
Specialist advice
We provide expert advice on option, promotion and joint venture agreements, helping landowners understand which route is best suited to their requirements. We identify the right development partner on a case-by-case basis and guide clients through the legal process to agreement.
Our support does not stop at signature. We offer long-term monitoring until planning consent is granted, working in partnership with landowners to optimise planning consents before managing a competitive dialogue or bid process with housebuilders.
Done well, this approach can deliver much-needed homes alongside vital infrastructure and community green space.
Discuss your landNo obligation. Straightforward advice.
Whether you are considering a sale, exploring planning potential or reviewing an existing agreement, an early conversation can clarify the best way forward.