I’ve been buying, selling and sourcing property for over thirty years. In that time I’ve learned one thing above everything else: the best deals happen off-market, between people who trust each other, and they happen fast. No agents taking a slice. No marketing campaigns. No six-month chains held together with hope.

If you own a piece of land — whether it’s a large garden, an old farm plot, a disused commercial site or a field on the edge of a village — you may have heard the term ‘option agreement’ mentioned at some point. Perhaps a developer has knocked on your door. Perhaps you’ve seen an advert. Perhaps someone’s told you your land might be worth more than you think.