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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.

After weeks of speculation, the Prime Minister finally announced the scrapping of the northern leg of HS2. But what does this mean for the projects that received planning permission?

It's designed to stop developers attempting to reduce their share of costs for local infrastructure, and affordable housing, when they start new projects. This includes costs across roads, GP surgeries and schools, shared with councils.

Carry out an online search for land, and sooner or later you are bound to come across the term ‘brownfield’.Here we take a deep dive into how it fits into planning policy and how Searchland can help you to source more brownfield development opportunities.

Learn the secrets of title splitting, a proven property development strategy that can boost ROI by 25-35% through dividing property titles to unlock hidden portfolio value

Biodiversity Net Gain poses challenges in costs, management, and council delays, yet offers opportunities for sustainable design, community engagement, and innovation. Our co-founder Hugh reflects on the key topics raised during our real estate round table discussion.

Gone are the days when shared living meant cramped student houses or basic HMOs. Modern co-living has evolved into a sophisticated asset class attracting major institutional investment. Why? Because it solves real problems in our cities.

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).

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.

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.

Our company ownership tool has been upgraded. Now, you can quickly and efficiently see a company’s ownership tree, what land and property it owns or leases, and who runs them in seconds.