In our experience, many organisations - from local authorities and religious institutions, to educational bodies and NHS trusts - simply aren't aware of the potential value that's lying unused in their portfolio. Maybe it's a small tract of land at the back of a retail development; an empty shop on the high street; a few disused garages or lock-ups or unused space above commercial premises or offices. Often, these are brownfield sites and well-located in terms of infrastructure such as access to transport networks, amenities and services such as water, electricity, gas and telecoms. These all have the potential, given the right approach, to be given a new lease of life and unlock a revenue stream for the owner, either in rental income or one-off sale value. You could be looking at putting in a couple of small flats above existing town houses, or a 50-home development on land once occupied by a school.
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