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‍Searchland has a clear mission: to transform the way property professionals source sites. Here's the full story on where we come from and how we're helping developers across the UK.

The Renters Reform Bill presents the biggest shake-up England’s private rented sector has seen in decades. Expected to pass in 2025, Build to Rent (BTR) and Private Rented Sector (PRS) developers will need to rethink everything from unit design and management strategies to how they navigate the planning process.

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

It’s the Biodiversity Net Gain Proptech partnership you’ve been waiting for! Together with GAIA, the UK's leading BNG marketplace, we've developed a comprehensive and cutting-edge tool to transform how you engage with BNG projects.

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!

Remember when finding development sites meant endless hours driving around neighbourhoods and sifting through old planning records? Finding those hidden gems took hours of work and a stroke of luck. Well, those days are over.

The post-COVID shift to hybrid working has left thousands of office buildings at low occupancy or totally empty. Meanwhile, the high street continues to struggle, and the UK still faces a major housing shortage.

Class R allows for the conversion of agricultural buildings into commercial units without planning permission. Dubbed the Clarkson Clause the policy has recently changed and is unlocking new opportunities in agricultural units.

The most successful property developers have one thing in common. They all know how to find the best opportunities before they hit the market. In today’s competitive property landscape, waiting for properties to be listed publicly often means missing out on the best deals.

Finding suitable land for development takes more than just luck. It requires a strategic, data-driven approach. Whether you’re a seasoned developed or just starting out, you’ll find a new way to source UK development opportunities right here.

Recent industry data reveals a £360 billion retrofit opportunity emerging in the UK property market. By 2050, over 29 million homes will require significant upgrades to meet strict new energy efficiency regulations coming into force. Retrofit development will quickly evolve from a niche concern to a major market opportunity.

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

It’s no secret that off-market site finding is a numbers game. This means, be wary of how much time you spend on each site because that will directly affect how big your stack is at the end of the week.

We’re excited to announce a new injection of £2.3m in seed funding investment! Plans for our new funds include even more datasets and automation on our next-generation land sourcing platform. We're also adding more high level inhouse expertise to our team. Read on to discover how, as the face of land sourcing in the UK, we'll be helping clients tackle some of the big issues around the housing crisis in 2023.

Launched last week by HM Treasury, The Growth Plan 2022 introduced a raft of tax breaks and incentives, including some which aim to boost the beleaguered UK housing market. Here we look at some of the key initiatives in more detail and consider how - and if - these will be of benefit to house builders and developers.

Sourcing elderly care and care home opportunities just got easier. Searchland’s new Elderly care tool gives Searchland users deep insights into 11,000+ care homes, making area analysis and opportunity spotting faster than ever.

For the first time, get visibility on land sale prices helping you understand uplift, spot opportunity, and compare land values with context.

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) are now live on Searchland, allowing you to explore significant planning projects across England, Scotland, and Wales as you scout potential development opportunities.

Explore energy projects across the UK with our new tool. Access up-to-date Embedded Capacity Register (ECR) data to identify ideal locations for your next project, review existing developments, assess connection risks, and discover new opportunities.

Demographic data gives you a clear picture of the communities around us and helps you map out smarter plans for future investments and services. With our new demographic tool, making better real estate decisions just got easier.

We’ve all seen AI pop up in every tool, whether it adds value or not. But honestly, we’re excited about this one. We believe it’s the most innovative and genuinely helpful use of AI yet. With our new tool, land sourcing is becoming faster, easier, and more intuitive.