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Stay up-to-date with permitted development changes, new legislation and market movements.
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.
Permitted development rights might look easy, but we know that decisions can still go against you. At Searchland, we've compiled 3 case studies to show where others went wrong (or right) and what you can do to improve your chances.
Class Q allows for the conversion of buildings on or around agricultural units to houses without the need to apply for planning permission. This includes the change of use of a building or any land within its curtilage, including the building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building, to Use Class C3 (dwelling houses).
Driven by university growth and rising international student numbers, the need for student accommodation is creating significant opportunities for developers and investors.
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.
In the UK, local authorities are obligated to offer an up-to-date, informative overview of sites suitable for housing and other kinds of developments. The call for sites exercise is a special consultation that authorities use to source new potential sites.
Discover the six Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) takeaways developers should understand in order to reduce negative impacts on developments, whilst complying with the new policy.
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!
How do you set about finding the best plots for development in towns and cities? With the government introducing more "gentle densification" in built up urban areas, discover how and where to look for the most profitable sites, ahead of your competitors.
Discover how UK commercial solar panel installers and solar consultants can identify, assess, and secure profitable rooftop solar sites using Searchland’s integrated property and energy data tools.
Choosing the right location is crucial for success, whether you're expanding a supermarket chain or opening a convenience store in today's competitive retail market
UK drive-thru expansion is a major growth opportunity, and data-led sourcing now makes it faster and easier than ever for QSR operators to secure high-traffic, planning-ready sites.
Discover how UK data centre developers can accelerate site sourcing using data-driven tools. Learn how to evaluate power, planning, and ownership data in minutes with Searchland.
The UK’s later living sector is booming - but finding the right site for care homes and retirement communities is complex. This guide explains what to look for in elderly care development sites and how Searchland’s Elderly Care Tool helps developers source the best opportunities faster.
Developers move fastest when data, insight, and decisions live in one place. Searchland’s new appraisal tool delivers exactly that - turning the entire acquisition workflow into a single, seamless motion.
Messy titles. Confusing occupancies. Disconnected data. The Buildings tool gives you a clear view of what’s really inside any structure - with searchable insights across every building in the UK.
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.