Based in Harpenden, the business will be led by directors Toby Lambert (pictured above, centre) and Michael Margereson (pictured above, left) who will work with consultant Philip Ashenden (pictured above, right).

Mito Land will provide specialist expertise to landowners and SME developers, initially operating across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Toby is a chartered surveyor with 20 years’ experience in land acquisition and residential development, working with names such as CBRE and Crest Nicholson.

Michael has worked in the industry for nearly 40 years and has worked at both national and local firms, including Frogmore and Jarvis Homes, with experience of land acquisition, planning and development.

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Philip, who brings 20 years of architectural expertise, has worked with firms such as Purcell and Gibberd Architects before transitioning to housebuilders like Hopkin Homes and Weston Homes.

“We look forward to working with landowners across the Home Counties, using our knowledge and connections to navigate the complex land sales process, to determine the most suitable route to a sale and unlock the full value of each piece of land,” said Toby.

“In the context of the government’s growth agenda, the opportunity to realise land value has never been greater.”

Michael added: “We will help simplify the ever-changing complexities of achieving planning consent, providing a tailored and rapid route to a successful completed development.

“With the government pledging a commitment to housebuilders of all sizes, we expect to see more opportunities for smaller, well-planned residential sites, especially in the Home Counties and East of England where demand is very high.”