Land & Sites
Building from the ground-up
By building your home from the ground up, you’ll have much more control and can plan the best layout for your family life. We all enjoy different aspects of different homes and by building, you can make it your own while working within any planning restrictions.
Searching for a site
If you are hoping to build your own home, you will need to search for a site that has planning permission. You will also need to budget for the surveying of the site and financing of the building work.
Things to consider
- Make sure that the planning permission is still valid and the level of planning permission that has been granted.
- The type of property the permission allows for (is the permission for a bungalow or a two-storey dwelling?)
- Is there access to services such as electricity and water? You may need to budget for accessing these services.
- Are there any restrictive covenants on the property? This could be anything from the colours you can paint your house to how many people can live in it.
Agricultural land
Sites are not always for building. We bring agricultural land to the market, ideal for those looking for grazing land or wishing to start an allotment.
Why buy agricultural land?
Many renters of agricultural land will only be granted 11 months leases at a time and can be left in limbo if the lease cannot be renegotiated.
Those with equestrian interests may prefer to purchase grazing land as an alternative to paying livery costs.
Here’s how we do it…
Melinda A.
12:06 23 Mar 26
Great service from start to finish. Simon was professional and very accommodating. The sale went smoothly, and Pauline looked after us brilliantly. Highly recommend their service.
Patrick K.
11:42 11 Mar 26
Simon and the team were brilliant from start to finish, helping take the stress out of the moving process!
Sheryl S.
15:50 10 Mar 26
After selling our house recently with Bill McCann Estate Agents we are very happy with the service. They made the process very straightforward and easy to understand. Communication was excellent all the way through to completion. We would recommend.
Stephanie M.
19:57 09 Mar 26
Our entire experience with Bill McCann Estate Agents was faultless. From the very beginning, Simon and Pauline were a dream to deal with and they made us feel very at ease when buying our new house. We were so glad to have dealt with such a lovely Estate Agent as moving house can be very stressful. They were very reassuring and Simon kept in touch regularly. He then called to congratulate us personally when our purchase had completed. I honestly couldn't recommend them enough.
Rachael S.
10:24 09 Mar 26
Simon and the team at the Lisburn office made the home buying process stress free (sounds unbelievable I know!) Any time we had a bump, Simon was on the phone and assured us it was already being handled. They were fixing problems before we even knew we had them but we were still so involved in the process and they made sure everything was exactly as we wanted. They’re incredibly proactive and no job is too big. Hopefully won’t be moving anytime soon, but if we were, I’d make sure we used Bill McCann as our Estate agents. Cannot recommend enough.
James S.
15:17 20 Feb 26
We recently bought a property through Bill McCann Estate Agency and the experience was extremely positive. We dealt with Simon throughout and he could not have been more helpful. He was always willing to go above and beyond, and was courteous, friendly and thoroughly professional. We were really impressed and would highly recommend.
Sharon N.
10:45 21 Nov 25
We are so glad we chose Bill McCann Estate Agency to handle the sale of our house in Royal Hillsborough. From the initial conversation with Pauline, through the valuation process, the photos, videos and all other communications, we were treated with respect but also sensitivity.
Pauline kept us informed of all viewings and feedback from prospective buyers.
We always felt that the staff had our best interests at heart and took pride in their work. It has been a very emotional journey selling our family home, but Pauline in particular has been very sensitive to our feelings and has made this whole process much less traumatic than we'd first imagined it would be.
Thank you to all the staff at Bill McCann, I would recommend you to anyone selling their home.
Pauline kept us informed of all viewings and feedback from prospective buyers.
We always felt that the staff had our best interests at heart and took pride in their work. It has been a very emotional journey selling our family home, but Pauline in particular has been very sensitive to our feelings and has made this whole process much less traumatic than we'd first imagined it would be.
Thank you to all the staff at Bill McCann, I would recommend you to anyone selling their home.
Peter M.
14:23 23 Oct 25
The whole team at Bill McCann Estate Agency were perfect. We had a very difficult house to sell and through all the ups and downs they never stopped trying. We owe a lot to them with all the extra work they put in to help us get over the line. No complaints from the team when I badgered them with calls/emails about our sale. We were delighted we picked them and if we were buying/selling in the area again we would 100% be picking up the phone to Simon, Pauline & Ross
David H.
21:31 10 Oct 25
We recently sold our house with Bill McCann Estate Agents and couldn’t recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, the team were professional, friendly, and attentive. Ross valued our house and handled the viewings with great care and expertise, making us feel confident throughout.
A massive thank you to Pauline, who was simply amazing. She kept us updated at every stage, answered every question, and made the whole process feel smooth and manageable. The team’s communication and support really made a difference, and it felt like they genuinely cared about our experience. 100% recommend- thank you so much for everything!!
A massive thank you to Pauline, who was simply amazing. She kept us updated at every stage, answered every question, and made the whole process feel smooth and manageable. The team’s communication and support really made a difference, and it felt like they genuinely cared about our experience. 100% recommend- thank you so much for everything!!
Jennifer T.
17:34 10 Oct 25
We always use McCann's and highly recommend this very friendly, caring, family business. They made our house sale stress free and simple which made such a difference to keep us worry free. They also understood entirely our emotional ties to the property we were selling and for that we are very grateful.
Kenny M.
14:46 10 Oct 25
We would not hesitate in recommending Bill McCann estate agency to anyone buying or selling a property, we found Simon (the agent we dealt with) to be excellent in keeping us up to date with the progress of our sale and went above and beyond in contacting solicitors and the purchaser in order to keep everything on track. We would definitely use this business again.
Jack G.
16:06 18 Sep 25
As a first time buyer, I had an amazing experience with Ross and the team. Ross was extremely helpful anytime I had a query, making the process very straightforward and simple. I couldn’t recommend Bill McCann estate agency enough, I’m looking forward to dealing with them again!
doley56
06:08 03 Sep 25
This estate agent was my first choice when I decided to sell. I approached them almost one year before my home went onto the market as I was waiting for the right home to move to. The highly professional and friendly team understood my needs and worked with me at a pace that suited my needs/circumstances. They were responsive, supportive and I felt that they had my best interests in mind. It ended up that they were managing my sale and by coincidence they were also managing the sale of the home that I was purchasing. They handled this scenario exceptionally well and helped create a great working relationship between all parties. My sale and purchase went smoothly. The team were also exceptional when it came to managing all viewings of the home I was selling and they put in the extra hours and patience when it came to me viewing the home for sale. Thanks to the team. I highly recommend this company.
Pheobe P.
12:22 31 Jul 25
Me and my husband had the pleasure of dealing with Simon from Bill McGann Estate Agency and I can’t recommend them enough. They were all so helpful and Simon went above and beyond to make a whole move from Birmingham to Northern Ireland as smooth as possible. Highly recommended and thank you again. Karyn and Mark
Amber D.
16:03 07 Jul 25
Ross & team are amazing at what they do. So friendly yet professional and go out of their way to make buying our first home so easy. Can’t thank them enough. Highly recommend and the only estate agent we will use going forward.
Jamie T.
16:56 02 Jul 25
Simon and Polly made everything effortless.. Viewers too, complimented me on my choice of agent because they felt respected and kept updated regularly. 5 star service all around !! Love you Simon and Pauline. Money is in and I’m very happy!!
Roy I.
14:01 02 Jul 25
great team ,of people, professional ,polite and courteous.