What to Check Before Buying on a Site with Future Phases — Property Passport UK guide
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What to Check Before Buying on a Site with Future Phases

UK-focused guide on what to check before buying on a site with future phases for residential Stakeholders; theme Community infrastructure levy and development finance; practical checks and official sources.

Published: 21 Apr 2026 · Updated: 21 Apr 2026 · 8 min read

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Summary

This guide answers: What to Check Before Buying on a Site with Future Phases Treat it as a working note you can share with your conveyancer, lender, or surveyor so everyone checks the same facts.

Buyers and Owners

Both sides benefit when facts are surfaced early: fewer surprises after offer, and fewer repeated enquiries.

Next steps

Start from the address on Property Search, then decide what you still need to confirm with professionals.

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