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You’ve probably heard all about how the high street is taking a beating from online retailers. Well, in a surprising trend reversal, we’re now seeing major e-commerce brands expanding into physical spaces. 

The commercial data partnership you’ve been waiting for is here. Access on-market commercial property sales, lettings, leasehold and completed deal listings along with rich property data exclusively in Searchland

Placing 31st in this year’s Cloud Challengers Top 100 Report, Searchland has been recognised as one of the most promising early start-ups in Europe - find out how we made the cut!

As 2023 ends, a ponderous UK Government finally publishes the long-awaited Housing Delivery Test 2022 - showing the state of housing delivery over the past 3 financial years. Here’s our take on the data.

From the outset, our mission at Searchland has been fuelled by one clear purpose: to revolutionise how developers, entrepreneurs, planners and architects source and assess sites at scale. Our integration with Rightmove's data brings this vision into sharper focus than ever.

Looking for a land-sourcing platform with live rental and sales listings? Searchland is levelling up with a groundbreaking integration with Rightmove's on-market data.

Learn how to value development land using residual value, comparable evidence and benchmark methods - including a worked GDV example and the tools that make land valuation more accurate.

Discover how to source prime padel sites in the UK, as the sport’s rapid growth drives demand for ideal locations and competitive development opportunities.

What title splitting is, how the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act actually affects new leases, and how to identify UK properties with title-split potential.

Utilising Searchland's custom sourcing tool simplifies the process of identifying potential sites for solar farms. But what exactly defines the perfect location for such a development? Let's delve into the key characteristics developers need to consider.

What is Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) and why does it matter for developers? Learn how ALC grades protect the UK's best farmland - and how to check a site's grade before you buy.

With difficulties obtaining planning permission on the Green Belt could Labour's plans for development of the so-called ‘Grey Belt’ provide the land needed to deliver on housing targets in the UK?

Sourcing and appraising development land in the UK requires using multiple site sourcing tools, from checking land ownership and planning history to assessing flood risk, environmental constraints, and site boundaries.

The UK’s Clean Power 2030 target—95% low-carbon electricity by the end of the decade - is reshaping the renewable energy landscape. But with grid congestion, planning hurdles, and soaring land competition, sourcing the right sites has never been tougher.

Well things have certainly changed since we wrote this article in early 2024. Not only do we now have a new Labour-led government but some huge changes to energy policy too. We'll keep the old stuff here for preservation and update the story as it develops.

Demand for electric vehicle charging sites is growing exponentially. Here we explore some of the best opportunities for developers, for building the future network of EV charge points in the UK.

The UK is facing a housing crisis of unprecedented proportions, with a deficit of 4.3 million homes and a projected increase in households to 26.9 million by 2043. To tackle this issue, Brickflow has released a white paper which delves deep into the problem and offers recommendations for a way forward.

All the planning approval rates and new build sales price information you need for the Kent Local Authority Districts.

What biodiversity net gain actually means for developers: the 10% rule, the metric, exemptions, units and credits, and how to budget for it with confidence.

Model residual land value, GDV, profit and cashflow for any site with Searchland's appraisal tool - built on the data already in the platform.

See the charge code, lender, and secured debt behind any company on Searchland's ownership page — built for due diligence, refinancing, and acquisition prospecting.

See planning enforcement notices against any application or title on Searchland - know who's breached planning rules before you commit to a site.

See every public EV charger in the UK on your map, powered by Zapmap - colour-coded by speed and built directly into site sourcing.

Searchland now maps the political make-up of every constituency, ward and district across England, Wales and Scotland - so you can read the local political climate before you commit to a site.