Neil Kelly

With over 20 years’ experience in the development industry, Neil jointly leads our Land & Development team, advising on some of the most complex land and planning projects in the UK.

A former Regional Development Director at a national PLC housebuilder, Neil has a comprehensive understanding of the land and development process. His real-world experience means he quickly identifies risks and uncovers opportunities—often from the earliest stages of a project—to add value and enhance marketability.

Neil acts as a trusted advisor to a wide range of landowners, guiding them through land promotion, appraisals, valuation, and development management. He works closely with clients, agents, and consultants to deliver results—pragmatic, collaborative, and always solution-focused.

Having once been responsible for a £1bn land portfolio across the East and South East of England, Neil knows how to unlock value and navigate the challenges of development. But it's his straightforward, engaging approach that clients value most—bringing clarity, creativity and confidence to every step of the process.

Experience

Land & Development
Strategic Land
Residential Development - Immediate Agency
Development Management
Professional Services

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Land & Development

Transform your land holdings into thriving developments

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Strategic Land

Tailored promotion strategies that maximise returns.

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Residential Development - Immediate Agency

Expert advice for every stage of your residential scheme.

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Development Management

Unlocking land value with expert advice, proactive thinking and delivery-focused support.

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Professional Services

Specialist development advice that stands up to scrutiny.

Our insights

Insights 01.11.23

2023 has continued to see difficult trading conditions but there remains a consistent demand for good quality sites across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc and the wider regions in which Bidwells operate. Price sensitivity is often being managed through considered deferred payment profiles, while the challenging planning environment remains a key consideration across the market.

UK Residential Development Market Update: Navigating Headwinds in 2023

Insights 17.05.23

There has been limited activity in the land market since financial markets reacted negatively to the ‘Mini Budget’ last September, with fewer new sites being brought to market and a limited number of transactions taking place.

Residential Development Market Update

Insights 07.10.22

Across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and the east and south eastern regions, Bidwells continues to see strong demand and competition for residential development sites.

Residential Development Market Update

Blog 02.07.20

We hosted a four-part webinar discussing the future of residential development.

The Future of Residential Development - Webinar Series

Webinar 25.11.20

With central Government proposing an Arc-wide spatial strategy and four development corporations for the Arc, is MHCLG now striking the right balance with local policy-making to Build, Build, Build at the pace required?

Unleashing the Arc: Build, Build, Build