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More Powerful Site Sourcing: Faster Searches, Smarter Filters
Published: June 8, 2026
LandInsight's site sourcing tool is now faster and smarter — with live result counts, proximity-based Use Class filters, and a new Comparables filter.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Efficiency,
Company News,
Due Diligence,
Product Update,
Site finding
How to Use the Property Information Tool in LandInsight
Published: June 4, 2026
Learn how the Property Information layer can help to refine your property research to expedite site sourcing and assessment.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
The Planning System Has An Evidence Problem
Published: May 19, 2026
The planning system faces significant delays. LandTech and the LPDF's new survey aims to gather evidence from industry professionals to drive meaningful change.
Categories:
Events,
Insights and Reports,
Community Engagement,
Give My View,
Partnership
The Agricultural Land Classification Map Just Got an Upgrade - And It Matters for Every Greenfield Site You're Looking At
Published: May 18, 2026
Defra's new Predictive ALC map is more accurate, includes the Grade 3a/3b split, and is already in LandInsight. Here's what's changed and what it means for your greenfield site assessments.
Categories:
Industry News,
Planning,
Property Development,
Product,
Site finding,
Planning Policy
How Brickflow Is Making UK Property Finance More Transparent
Published: May 13, 2026
Discover how Brickflow revolutionises UK property finance by offering instant access to competitive loans, enhancing transparency, and streamlining funding processes.
Categories:
Company News,
Finance,
Appraisals,
Partnership
What Does a Well-Connected Train Station Actually Mean for Development? A Data-Led Answer.
Published: May 8, 2026
Discover how the new National Planning Policy Framework defines "well-connected" train stations and their impact on housing development opportunities across England.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development
A Developer's Guide to Property Site Sourcing 2026
Published: May 4, 2026
Unlock the secrets of effective property site sourcing with structured strategies to enhance decision quality and minimise planning risks in your development projects.
Categories:
Insider Insights,
Site finding
What the Department for Transport's Better Connected Strategy Means for Developers
Published: April 29, 2026
The DfT's Better Connected Strategy emphasises sustainable site selection, urging developers to prioritise transport connectivity in their planning decisions.
Categories:
Company News,
Insights and Reports
We're Finalists at the 2026 Commercial Property Awards - and Here's Why That Matters
Published: April 29, 2026
LandTech is a finalist for PropTech Innovator of the Year at the 2026 Commercial Property Awards, recognising our commitment to transforming site assessment for property professionals.
Categories:
Company News
Brickflow x LandTech: Smarter Site Funding Starts Here
Published: April 28, 2026
Discover how the Brickflow integration with LandTech simplifies site funding by offering real-time finance comparisons and expert debt advisory, all in one platform.
Categories:
Company News,
Finance,
Appraisals,
Partnership
DEFRA's BNG Shake-Up: What the Consultation Responses Mean for Developers
Published: April 24, 2026
DEFRA's recent updates on Biodiversity Net Gain introduce new exemptions and changes that impact developers. Stay informed to navigate these evolving requirements effectively.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
site surveys
We're Hosting at UKREiiF This Year
Published: April 2, 2026
LandTech is hosting High Hat Corner at UKREiiF 2026. Three days of sessions on planning reform, funding, consultation and more. Find us in Leeds, May 19–21
Categories:
Planning,
Events,
Due Diligence,
Property Development
A Developer’s Guide to Class Q of the GPDO
Published: April 1, 2026
Explore Class Q of the GPDO, a route for converting agricultural buildings into homes, and discover essential tips for successful prior approval.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development
16 Top Property Development Networking Events of 2026
Published: March 23, 2026
Discover top 2026 property networking events to connect with industry leaders, gain market insights, and unlock new opportunities for SME developers.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development
A Practical Guide to CIL and Planning Obligations: Everything Developers Should Know
Published: March 17, 2026
Learn how to navigate CIL and S106 agreements to avoid unexpected costs and ensure your development project's financial success.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development
Class MA Explained: Converting Class E to Residential Dwellings
Published: March 9, 2026
Learn how Class MA has streamlined converting underused commercial buildings to residential use, its benefits, limitations, and strategic insights for developers.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development
What Developers Should Know About Class MA Permitted Development
Published: March 6, 2026
Discover the key considerations and steps for developers to successfully navigate Class MA permitted development and convert commercial buildings into residential units.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development
How to Identify Strategic Land Before It’s Allocated
Published: March 6, 2026
Learn how to identify and secure strategic land for development, and understand the steps and strategies involved in these potentially lucrative deals.
Categories:
Planning,
Insider Insights,
Due Diligence,
Property Development
How to Value Land for Development: Residual Value and Planning Risk
Published: March 6, 2026
Learn how developers value land for development, focusing on residual value, planning risk, and key valuation factors to make informed, strategic decisions.
Categories:
Planning,
Insider Insights,
Due Diligence,
Property Development
The Hidden Science Behind Good (and Bad) Site Decisions - Insights from Industry Leaders
Published: March 5, 2026
Discover the science behind site selection: shift from intuition to data-driven decisions for successful land development, and learn how to identify truly viable sites efficiently.
Categories:
Planning,
Insider Insights,
Due Diligence,
Property Development
What UK Developers Should Know About Speculative Development
Published: March 4, 2026
Learn how UK developers navigate speculative development, manage risks, and create value through strategic land acquisition and planning, even on unallocated sites.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development
5 Early Indicators That Make (or Break) a Site Before Due Diligence Even Begins
Published: March 3, 2026
Identify and eliminate unviable land deals early with LandInsight’s 10-minute sanity checks, saving time and money on non-viable development projects.
Categories:
Planning,
Due Diligence,
Property Development
How Long Do Planning Applications Actually Take in 2026? We Crunched the Numbers
Published: March 2, 2026
Discover how planning determination periods have evolved, impact financial appraisals, and why real-world data is crucial for developers in 2026.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development
How Long Do Planning Appeals Take in England?
Published: February 27, 2026
Learn how long planning appeals take in England and what factors influence delays, based on the latest statistics from the Planning Inspectorate.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development
How Developers Are Using Data to Spot Tomorrow’s Wins Today
Published: February 20, 2026
Discover how UK developers are leveraging data-driven tools like LandInsight to identify off-market property opportunities and streamline site sourcing for a competitive edge in the property market.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development,
Site finding
Why the Best Developers Build Pipelines Early - Before Others Even Start Looking
Published: February 16, 2026
Discover why top developers secure their pipelines early to stay ahead in a competitive market, leveraging tools like LandInsight for a strategic edge.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development,
Site finding
Navigating the Development Minefield: Why Smart Developers Are Using LandIntelligence Partner RenKap to Avoid Abortive Costs
Published: February 10, 2026
Discover how LandIntelligence and RenKap help developers avoid costly abortive expenses by streamlining site surveys and risk assessments in the UK property development sector.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development,
Partnership
RenKap Joins the LandIntelligence Ecosystem to De-Risk Sites Earlier
Published: January 30, 2026
RenKap partners with LandTech's LandIntelligence to streamline site risk management, offering rapid, comprehensive site de-risking for developers.
Categories:
Property Development,
Partnership,
site surveys
Interview: Why Underground Utilities Are the Key to Early Site Viability, with Dan Bridge of AtkinsRéalis
Published: January 30, 2026
Discover how comprehensive underground utility reports from AtkinsRéalis enhance early site viability and mitigate risks for developers, as discussed by Dan Bridge and Harry Quartermain.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Insider Insights,
Property Development
What Is Grey Belt Land? The Definitive Developer’s Guide
Published: January 9, 2026
Learn about what grey belt land is, what its key characteristics are, how to identify it, and why it presents promising opportunities to developers.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Planning,
Property Development
Class E and Permitted Development: Updates and Implications for Developers
Published: January 6, 2026
Looking for brownfield land for sale in England? See how developers use real-time data and mapping tools to find viable opportunities and reduce risk.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
Brownfield Land for Sale in England: Find and Assess Sites Faster
Published: January 6, 2026
Looking for brownfield land for sale in England? See how developers use real-time data and mapping tools to find viable opportunities and reduce risk.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
Strengthening Local Plan Engagement in an Era of AI Objection
Published: December 16, 2025
How the new 30 month local plan process and AI generated objections are reshaping consultation, and why targeted, evidence led engagement is critical to sound plan making.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Planning,
Property Development,
Give My View
Brownfield Land Development: Planning Insights for Developers
Published: December 10, 2025
Discover how brownfield land development drives sustainable growth and how developers use LandInsight to find and assess viable UK sites.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Brownfield Site Definition: What It Means for UK Land Developers
Published: December 10, 2025
Learn about brownfield sites in geography, how it differs from greenfield land, and why brownfield redevelopment plays a key role in UK housing policy.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Property Development
LandTech Prepares for Next Phase of Growth with CEO Transition
Published: November 28, 2025
LandTech announces that Jonny Britton, co-founder and CEO, has stepped down from his day-to-day executive responsibilities. He will remain a board member and strategic advisor to the business.
Categories:
Company News,
Property Development
A Smarter, Faster Way to Deliver Homes: How the New Suggested Section 106 Template Could Transform Development
Published: November 27, 2025
Explore the ORB's UK house building forecast for 2025–2029. Discover how NPPF reforms and government investment are driving the projected growth.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Default “Yes” for Homes Near Train Stations: What It Means for Developers
Published: November 20, 2025
New planning reforms allow more homes near train stations, speeding up development and benefiting urban communities. Developers can seize this data-driven opportunity for smarter growth.
Categories:
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
Smarter, Faster Biodiversity Planning with BNGAI™ by AiDASH and LandTech
Published: November 3, 2025
Discover how BNGAI™ by AiDASH in LandInsight revolutionises biodiversity planning, making it faster, smarter, and simpler for developers to meet new legal requirements.
Categories:
Company News,
Product Update,
Property Development,
Product
Biodiversity Net Gain: What Developers Need to Know in 2025
Published: November 3, 2025
Learn about the legal requirements and benefits of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for developers in 2025, including practical steps and new technology solutions for efficient compliance.
Categories:
Property Development,
Product
Site Sharing: A Smarter Way to Keep Everyone Aligned
Published: October 29, 2025
Streamline your project coordination with Site Sharing in LandInsight. Share live site updates securely with external stakeholders, ensuring everyone stays aligned effortlessly.
Categories:
Product
See the Full Picture: Understand Roads and Traffic Around Your Site
Published: October 27, 2025
Traffic Counts & Volumes and Adopted Roads data available on LandInsight, giving a complete picture of road networks and how they impact site viability.
Categories:
Product
LandIntelligence: Smarter, Faster, Connected Development
Published: October 21, 2025
We summarise our successful webinar, "LandIntelligence - The Future of Land Development'. LandIntelligence is an end-to-end platform that streamlines site finding, assessment, and planning submission for faster, more efficient projects.
Categories:
Insider Insights,
Property Development,
Product
Interview with Hometrack: How Data Powers Smarter Development Decisions
Published: October 10, 2025
LandTech’s Head of Research, Harry Quartermain, joins Hometrack’s Head of Business Development, Daniel Everett, to explore how Hometrack data within LandInsight helps developers assess viability and reduce risk.
Categories:
Insider Insights,
Property Development,
Product
The Return of Strategic Planning: An Interview with Catriona Riddell
Published: October 6, 2025
LandTech’s Head of Research, Harry Quartermain, sits down with planning consultant Catriona Riddell to explore the future of England’s planning system, from upcoming legislative changes to their impact on local authorities and developers.
Categories:
Industry News,
Property Development
New Towns Taskforce Final Report Released
Published: October 2, 2025
New Towns Taskforce report outlines 12 potential new town locations, delivery pathways, development corporation model, and land value capture strategy for large-scale housing projects in England.
Categories:
Industry News,
Property Development
Planning Innovation Summit Reflections: Digital Planning, Data, and the Future of Development
Published: September 26, 2025
Key insights from the Planning Innovation Summit and LandIntelligence launch, showing how technology and collaboration can improve planning outcomes.
Categories:
Company News,
Industry News,
Product Update,
Property Development
Introducing LandIntelligence - From First Look to Planning Ready, All in One Place
Published: September 24, 2025
Introducing LandIntelligence - a unified platform for site sourcing, feasibility assessment, planning submission, and more. Move faster, work smarter, and make confident decisions.
Categories:
Company News,
Industry News,
Product Update,
Property Development
Steve Reed Takes the Helm at MHCLG
Published: September 9, 2025
LandTech’s Head of Research, Harry Quartermain, shares his take on housing leadership changes and the future of planning reform in the UK.
Categories:
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
Stop Losing the Quiet Majority: How to Turn Public Sentiment Into Real Support for Housing
Published: July 31, 2025
Discover why traditional consultations fall short and how smarter engagement, segmentation, and tools like GMV can give every community a voice.
Categories:
Planning,
Due Diligence,
Property Development,
How-To
6 Types of Public Opposition to Housing and How to Engage Each One
Published: July 24, 2025
Discover six types of public opposition to housing, and how to engage each one with tailored messaging, community insights, and smarter engagement tools.
Categories:
Planning,
Due Diligence,
Property Development,
How-To
Navigating the New Legislative Landscape: Implications for Land Promoters and Developers
Published: July 23, 2025
LandTech's Head of Research, Harry Quartermain, breaks down the new Devolution Bill and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill shaping the future of land promotion and development in England.
Categories:
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
LandTech, Now In Your Pocket: A Smarter Mobile Experience for Smarter Site Sourcing
Published: July 3, 2025
Discover LandTech's new mobile-optimised experience, offering full access to essential tools for smarter, on-the-go site sourcing, without the need for downloads.
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Development,
Product
£16 Billion and a Bold New Plan: What the National Housing Bank Means for Development in the UK
Published: June 24, 2025
Discover the impact of the National Housing Bank's £16 billion investment on UK housing development and how tools like LandInsight can accelerate project delivery.
Categories:
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
The Power of the “MIMBY Majority”: Why Early, Inclusive Engagement is Key to Unlocking Housing Delivery
Published: June 24, 2025
Unlock housing delivery by engaging the silent majority, the MIMBYs, through early, inclusive, and digital consultations that build trust and reflect community needs.
Categories:
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
A Glimmer of Hope? Planning Applications See a (Finally!) Positive Turn
Published: June 23, 2025
Planning applications have risen for the first time in months, signalling a potential shift in the sluggish planning landscape. Discover the latest trends and insights.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
Big Spending, Bigger Opportunities: What the 2025 Spending Review Means for Housing and Development
Published: June 11, 2025
Discover what the 2025 Spending Review means for property development and how to capitalise on £39 billion in social and affordable housing investment.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
What You Need to Know About the New Government Consultations on Planning Committees and Site Thresholds
Published: May 28, 2025
Explore the latest government consultations on planning committee reform and new site thresholds - what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could speed up planning for small and medium sites.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
Good News for Small Site Developers: Simplified Design Rules and Digital Tools on the Horizon
Published: May 28, 2025
Discover how new proposals for simplified design codes and digital planning tools could make it easier and faster to bring small sites forward - a welcome boost for SME developers.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
“Get On and Build”: What the Government’s Latest Housing Push Means for Developers
Published: May 28, 2025
Explore the government’s latest planning reform papers - from tackling landbanking to streamlined application thresholds - and what they mean for faster site delivery and SME developers.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
How to Identify the Right Grey Belt Sites With Confidence
Published: May 28, 2025
Discover how to identify and assess Grey Belt sites quickly and confidently using LandInsight's newest tool, Quick Insights.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
Grey Belt Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction
Published: May 22, 2025
Debunk myths around the Grey Belt and discover its real potential for sustainable housing development under the latest UK planning reforms.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
The Grey Belt: The Hidden Opportunity in Britain's Housing Crisis
Published: May 22, 2025
Discover how the Grey Belt could help tackle the UK’s housing crisis through smarter land use and better data.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
Why 2025 Is the Year to Act on Grey Belt Opportunities
Published: May 22, 2025
Discover why 2025 is the pivotal year for tapping into Grey Belt land opportunities to meet housing targets amidst shifting policies and technological advancements.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
How Leading Developers Are Unlocking Hidden Land Opportunities
Published: May 21, 2025
Discover how top UK developers are transforming overlooked Grey Belt sites into high-return housing projects using data-driven strategies and early planning engagement.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
The Grey Belt Awakens: What Sadiq Khan's New London Plan Means for Development
Published: May 14, 2025
Discover how Sadiq Khan’s updated London Plan could unlock development in the Grey Belt and what it means for landowners, developers, and planners.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
Introducing Quick Insights: Smarter Site Assessments in Seconds
Published: May 8, 2025
Discover how property developers can speed up site assessments with Quick Insights on LandInsight.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Property Development,
How-To,
new feature
Towns vs Villages: What's the Difference? The Developer’s Guide
Published: May 6, 2025
Towns vs villages – what's the real difference for developers? Here's what you need to know.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Planning,
Property Development
Data-Driven, Not Data-Drowned: How we're helping Developers cut through the noise
Published: May 1, 2025
Discover how LandInsight can help developers cut through the data noise and speed up site assessments.
Categories:
Property Development,
How-To,
new feature
The Grey Belt: The 2025 Planning Policy Update
Published: April 23, 2025
What the 2025 planning policy update means for development in the Grey Belt – key changes and opportunities.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
How ONS’s Latest Affordability Figures Will Impact Your Housing Plans
Published: April 14, 2025
Discover how ONS’s latest affordability figures will impact your housing plans.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
UK House Building Forecast 2025-2029: OBR and Planning Data
Published: April 8, 2025
Explore the ORB's UK house building forecast for 2025–2029. Discover how NPPF reforms and government investment are driving the projected growth.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
The Developer’s Guide to the PPG Grey Belt
Published: March 13, 2025
Discover how the UK's PPG grey belt guidance impacts development opportunities. Learn what qualifies and how developers can unlock housing potential.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Planning,
Property Development
What the December 2024 NPPF changes mean for renewable energy projects
Published: March 5, 2025
Does the latest NPPF afford renewables developers more opportunities or pose more challenges? Find out more now in our latest LandTech blog.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
House of Lords Built Environment Committee report on Grey Belt released
Published: February 5, 2025
Find out what the House of Lords Built Environment Committee has to say about the government's Grey Belt policy.
Categories:
Industry News,
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
How to turn challenges into opportunities with LandInsight's Topography layer
Published: February 3, 2025
Discover how LandInsight’s Topography data can help you save time and reduce costs.
Categories:
Property Development,
How-To,
new feature
The LandTech Experience: Find and assess opportunities, faster.
Published: December 19, 2024
LandInsight offers property professionals a streamlined user experience, designed to help save time, reduce costs and make smarter decisions, faster
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Development,
How-To
LandTech's favourite features of 2024
Published: December 18, 2024
Discover LandTech’s favourite features of 2024 and how they can ensure property development success
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Planning,
Property Development,
How-To
Harnessing AI in planning: opportunities and potential pitfalls
Published: December 16, 2024
Is the use of AI in planning a risk or could it be rewarding? Learn more about the opportunities and challenges of using AI in planning.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports
How to mitigate the risk of historic coal mining on your next project
Published: December 16, 2024
Discover how LandInsight can help mitigate the impact of historic coal mining on your next development.
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Development,
How-To
How you can use AI to cut through the planning noise
Published: December 11, 2024
Discover how this LandInsight’s AI Planning History tool streamlines planning and saves you time and effort.
Categories:
Planning,
Product Update,
Property Development,
How-To
Unlocking development potential with LandInsight's Site Sourcing Tool
Published: December 9, 2024
Learn how LandInsight's Site Sourcing Tool can make your search for the best development opportunities even easier than before.
Categories:
Planning,
Property Development,
How-To
Changes to the Standard Method and the Impact on Housing Delivery
Published: November 19, 2024
Learn more about the changes to the Standard Method for calculating Housing Need, and how it will impact housing delivery by region.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
LandInsight and Give My View now available on G-Cloud 14
Published: November 18, 2024
Learn more about how the public sector can take advantage of procuring LandTech’s services through the recently released G-Cloud 14 Digital Marketplace.
Categories:
Company News,
Planning,
Property Development
Key findings from RTPI's Location of Development Report
Published: November 6, 2024
Find out how effective the NPPF has been in prompting developments that support more connected communities, thanks to the latest research from RTPI.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Autumn Statement 2024: Key reforms impacting Planning and Development
Published: November 1, 2024
Discover how the Autumn Statement 2024 impacts UK property developers. In this blog we cover key reforms in housing, infrastructure, tax, and planning.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Find Grey Belt sites fast with LandInsight
Published: October 22, 2024
Discover how LandInsight’s new Grey Belt and Declassified Green Belt layer helps developers identify valuable sites for development with precision.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
How councils can use LandTech to maximise Brownfield Land Release Fund opportunities
Published: October 16, 2024
Learn more about the recent Brownfield Land Release Fund, and how councils can address challenges with developing brownfield sites using LandTech.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
LandTech & Stack Data Strategy Report: Public Attitudes to Grey Belt Developments
Published: October 14, 2024
In this blog, LandTech and Stack Data Strategy reveal public sentiments toward Grey Belt developments.
Categories:
Industry News,
Insights and Reports
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A new era of community consultation
Published: October 1, 2024
Learn more about Give My View's research with Homes for Britain to understand three communities' views on housing in their area.
Categories:
Insights and Reports
A data-led approach to unlocking development opportunities with the Grey Belt
Published: September 24, 2024
Learn more about LandTech's latest analysis about the Grey Belt to understand what opportunities it may hold.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
LandFund Success Stories: Recently completed property development funding deals
Published: August 15, 2024
Explore our recent deals to see how our approach and industry expertise can help bring your development to life with tailored financing options.
Categories:
Insights and Reports,
Funding,
Property Finance
Enhancing our deal flow from agents using a range of tech
Published: August 13, 2024
Learn from Alex Uregian, Director at City Sanctuary and LandTech partner, on how his business uses a rang of tech to enhance deal flows with agents.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
5 most common development finance hurdles
Published: August 9, 2024
Discover the top five development finance hurdles and how LandFund can help.
Categories:
Insights and Reports,
Funding,
Property Finance
Housing Targets for 2024 and beyond
Published: August 7, 2024
Learn more about the changes to the Standard Method for calculating Housing Need, and how it will impact targets for Local Planning Authorities in 2024 and beyond.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Planning Reform Day 2024
Published: August 1, 2024
There's been sweeping changes to England's planning policy framework. We explore what could these proposals mean for new homes.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Navigating the New Government Landscape: Key Insights for Property Professionals
Published: July 23, 2024
Learn more about what the proposed changes from our new Labour government could mean for the property development industry.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Introducing the Inside Property Development Podcast
Published: July 22, 2024
New land & development insights podcast launched by industry expert, Paul Higgs of Millbank, and sponsored by LandTech.
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Development
Insight: Around 300,000 houses could be delivered on the ‘Grey Belt’
Published: July 5, 2024
Learn about Labour's 'Grey Belt' housing delivery approach and how many homes could be delivered in these areas according to LandTech research.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Comparing traditional consultation methods with digital community engagement on Give My View
Published: July 2, 2024
Explore the evolution of community engagement from traditional methods to digital platforms with Give My View.
Categories:
Planning,
Due Diligence,
Property Development,
How-To
Challenges in the care home market: How LandInsight can help
Published: June 18, 2024
Learn about the challenges Care Home Developers are facing in today's market and how LandInsight can help.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Planning,
Property Development
Developers can now upload their sites found with 3rd party GIS systems into LandInsight
Published: June 17, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at how developers can upload their sites identified in GIS systems, directly into LandInsight.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
Build a better picture of a local area with the new demographics layer in LandInsight
Published: June 13, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at how developers can better understand their local demographics with an all new layer inside LandInsight
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
What's new in LandInsight? May 2024
Published: June 3, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at all of the latest additions to LandInsight.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
How the upcoming election could transform housing and energy policies
Published: May 24, 2024
In this blog, we'll take a look at how the upcoming general election could impact housing and energy policies.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Industry News
Achieving better visibility of your sites local amenities
Published: May 23, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at how developers can better understand their local amenities with an all new layer inside LandInsight
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
Why a strategic approach is crucial for Housing Associations
Published: May 14, 2024
Learn why community consultations are even more impactful for Housing Associations when they use targeted engagement.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
What's new in LandInsight? April 2024
Published: May 3, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at all of the latest additions to LandInsight.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
Navigating the future of affordable housing
Published: May 2, 2024
A recap of LPDF’s member event, The Affordable Housing Conundrum: Rising Demand Amidst Growing Challenges in Delivery.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Planning,
Insights and Reports
LandTech now offer utility map data within LandInsight
Published: April 22, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at the new utility data service available in LandInsight
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
Accelerating Planning: March Industry Update
Published: April 9, 2024
Hear from LandTech's Harry Quartermain to learn more about the industry highlights for March.
Categories:
Industry News,
Planning,
Property Development
What's new in LandInsight? March 2024
Published: April 2, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at all of the latest additions to LandInsight.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
How to mitigate risk and find opportunities with the Planning Policy layer
Published: March 26, 2024
Learn how LandInsight’s Planning Policy layer can help you identify opportunities and mitigate risk on your future development projects.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Planning,
Property Development,
How-To
Analysing market trends and maximising ROI with the Comparables layer
Published: March 21, 2024
Learn how LandInsight’s Comparables layer can help you analyse market conditions and trends, while maximising your ROI.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
Conducting viability assessments with the Power Infrastructure layer
Published: March 19, 2024
Learn how the Power Layer in LandInsight can reduce time and resource on site identification, viability assessments and more.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
How to find development sites with the Opportunities layer
Published: March 14, 2024
Learn more about LandInsight’s Opportunities data layer, including the data available, and how best to use it to maximise your site sourcing efforts
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
Uncover your next opportunity with the Planning Applications layer
Published: March 12, 2024
Find out how the Planning Application layer in LandInsight can help you research new opportunities and stay ahead of the competition.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
Find Out Land Ownership: A UK Developer's Guide to Land Owner Search | LandTech
Published: March 7, 2024
Need to find out who owns a piece of land? This guide covers how to search HM Land Registry, trace corporate ownership, and find land owners quickly - including how to check hundreds of sites at once.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
How LandTech can help your development projects accommodate for Biodiversity Net Gain
Published: March 7, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at the new Biodiversity Net Gain law, and how LandTech can help developers accomodate for it.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
What's new in LandInsight? February 2024
Published: February 29, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at all of the latest additions to LandInsight.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
Future vision of LandTech: Celebrating LandTech's 10-year anniversary
Published: February 12, 2024
LandTech is celebrating its 10 year anniversary! In this blog series you'll learn more about the future vision of LandTech.
Categories:
Company News
The importance of data security in property: How to safeguard your most important assets
Published: February 9, 2024
Learn more about the importance of keeping your data secure with LandTech’s ISO 27001 accredited software and MFA protocols.
Categories:
How-To,
Product
What's new in LandInsight? January 2024
Published: February 8, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at all of the latest additions to LandInsight.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
The evolution of LandTech: Celebrating LandTech's 10-year anniversary
Published: February 1, 2024
LandTech is celebrating its 10 year anniversary! In this blog series you'll learn more about the evolution of LandTech and its offerings.
Categories:
Company News
LandTech acquires Built-ID, helping to accelerate planning approvals by harnessing the view of communities
Published: January 19, 2024
LandTech has announced the acquisition of Built-ID, a leading community engagement B Corp enabling decision makers to deliver more socially impactful and sustainable placemaking.
Categories:
Company News
Unlock even more efficiency with LandTech’s latest integrated letter sending update
Published: January 18, 2024
In this blog, we'll be taking a look at the enhancements to LandTech's letter sending functionality, and how the changes will help property professionals.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update
2023 in review: Lessons learned and the road ahead for the property market
Published: January 10, 2024
In this blog, our panel of experts dive into their key insights from 2023, and look forward to predictions for the property market for 2024.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Funding,
Property Development,
Property Finance
How to understand the position of local planning authorities
Published: December 7, 2023
Understanding the policy position of your local council is critical to understanding where you'll have success with your planning applications. Learn how LandTech can help.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Planning,
Product Update
Autumn Statement: What's in it for Developers?
Published: November 22, 2023
We take a look at the Government Autumn Budget Statement 2023 and what's in it for Property Developers in the UK
Categories:
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Planning,
Insights and Reports
The state of the land market in the UK
Published: November 17, 2023
Our land experts share some of the key trends they’ve experienced in the land market in 2023 and what we could see moving into 2024.
Categories:
Guide,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Building on the Green Belt data – how could this impact housing?
Published: November 14, 2023
Where has Green Belt been added and removed in England in 2023? We take a look and calculate how much this could impact housing numbers. Read more here.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Levelling Up and Regeneration Act paves the way for Open Planning Data
Published: November 13, 2023
In this blog we’ve unpacked what the changes to the data standard provisions (as part of the LURA) are and what they will mean for developers.
Categories:
Industry News,
Planning,
Property Development
Permitted development rights: From Class MA to Class ZA
Published: November 9, 2023
We look at the different types of PDR opportunities that are out there for developers – and how these could change with the proposed 2023 PDR update.
Categories:
Industry News,
Planning,
Property Development
Public consultations 101: Understanding them as a developer
Published: November 9, 2023
Public consultations can be a good to way to both get and provide feedback on key development projects - but could they be improved? We take a look here.
Categories:
Guide,
Planning,
Property Development
Five steps to prepare for Biodiversity Net Gain
Published: November 9, 2023
In this blog, we share some steps to implement now so you can get ahead of BNG when it does come into effect in January 2024.
Categories:
Industry News,
Planning,
How-To
Planning determination periods - the data deep dive
Published: November 7, 2023
In this blog, we take a look at Councils’ self-reported determination figures – and how they compare to the planning application data we’ve pulled from LandInsight.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Unlock your development potential with our appraisal tool
Published: November 7, 2023
Our appraisal tool is part of the LandTech ecosystem offering and can help you create lender-ready reports in minutes. Find out how.
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Finance,
Appraisals
The role and remit of local councillors – is the system working?
Published: November 6, 2023
In this blog, we take a look at councillors’ roles in relation to property development and the ways in which the planning system could be improved.
Categories:
Planning,
Insider Insights,
Property Development
How to engage with local government as a developer
Published: November 2, 2023
In the first episode of the Real Developer podcast, our guests discussed how best to engage with local government as a developer. Read more here.
Categories:
Political Landscape,
Planning,
Property Development,
How-To
Labour Party & the Green Belt: ‘Build Back Better’ Strategy unveiled
Published: October 10, 2023
Labour's 'Build Back Better' targets the Green Belt for reform. Starmer and Rayner aim to transform 'grey belt' areas and meet housing goals.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Four Ways SME Developers Can Find Land Efficiently
Published: October 10, 2023
Tougher market conditions mean SME developers need to be smarter about site sourcing. Here are four practical ways to find development land more efficiently in 2025 and 2026.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
How to Find Land: The Market and Challenges
Published: October 10, 2023
The UK land market is shifting fast. From grey belt to planning reform, here's what property developers need to know about finding development land in 2025 and 2026.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
How to navigate changing interest rates
Published: September 26, 2023
Certainty and clarity are important when getting funding for your project, but it’s tough with constantly changing interest rates. Find out how LandFund can help you get both.
Categories:
Funding,
Property Finance,
How-To
Shaping tomorrow: LandTech responds to government consultation on permitted development
Published: September 25, 2023
In partnership with our community of customers, we recently put forward a submission in response to the Government's consultation on permitted development.
Categories:
Industry News,
Planning,
Property Development
Housing booms and busts since 1975
Published: September 21, 2023
Property, like many markets, is cyclical. Here's interactive data of the housing market going back till 1975, to give context on changes to the market.
Categories:
Insights and Reports,
Finance,
Property Finance
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How Hometrack & LandTech are helping to make reliable data accessible for all
Published: September 12, 2023
Hometrack and LandTech are helping to make rich, reliable sales and rental data available for all developers. Find out how.
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Development
Nutrient neutrality requirements to be scrapped
Published: August 30, 2023
In a recent statement, the Government has announced that nutrient neutrality rules will be scrapped. So, what does this mean for developers? Find out now.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Planning,
Property Development
Local not national: The impact of the local elections
Published: August 15, 2023
May's 2023 local elections are having ripple effects on councils across the UK. Cratus' Julian Seymour breaks down some of these impacts.
Categories:
Industry News,
Political Landscape,
Property Development
How to manage your property development pipeline more effectively
Published: August 15, 2023
Property development pipeline management is important to ensure you stay on top of all your projects and meet delivery targets.
Categories:
Efficiency,
Property Development,
How-To
How to secure equity funding for your property development
Published: August 9, 2023
In this blog, we break down what equity funding means in the context of development finance – and how you can secure it for your project.
Categories:
Funding,
How-To,
Appraisals
Where does LandTech get its data?
Published: July 31, 2023
In this blog, we’ll discuss where LandTech gets their data and how often it's updated. Read now to learn more.
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Development
Government Consultations: What’s been released?
Published: July 28, 2023
A new consultation has just been released by the Government. We break down the key points and what they could mean for developers.
Categories:
Industry News,
Planning,
Property Development
Who's who? Get political information from Cratus with LandInsight
Published: July 14, 2023
We have now partnered with Cratus to bring you key political information for local planning authorities across England.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Three reasons why accurate build cost data is important to lenders
Published: July 6, 2023
Build costs data is now live in LandFund. We take a look at why this data is so important for developers, and lenders.
Categories:
Product Update,
Funding,
Appraisals
Hometrack and the LandTech Ecosystem
Published: July 6, 2023
Get ready for industry-leading comparables, deep property analysis and real time market data, with Zoopla and LandTech.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Company News,
Product Update
Signed, Sealed & Delivered with LandTech: introducing Letter Sending
Published: July 5, 2023
A brand new feature - Letter Sending - has launched in LandInsight. Find out how to access and start using this sought-after new feature here.
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Development
LandTech partners with Hometrack to streamline your financial comparables and viability work
Published: June 30, 2023
LandTech has announced its partnership with Hometrack, powered by Zoopla, to streamline financial comparables and viability work for property professionals.
Categories:
Company News,
Product Update
LandFund – Revolutionising the broking model
Published: June 21, 2023
Learn how LandFund is switching up the broking game to help you find the perfect funding match.
Categories:
Product Update,
Funding,
Property Finance
Three ways to get the most out of your property finance lawyer
Published: June 15, 2023
Managing the legal side of the funding process can be complicated and time-consuming for you if you don’t have the right support.
Categories:
Insights and Reports,
Funding,
Property Finance
Government Housing Targets: How 80% of Councils Are Failing to Plan
Published: June 12, 2023
England is struggling to keep pace with government housing targets, as 80% of local councils lack the autonomy to guide where development should take place. Discover the data and reasons behind this and the consequences in this insightful article.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Introducing the LandTech Community – Your digital deal-sourcing companion
Published: June 6, 2023
Community is our vetted and verified platform for networking, deal-sourcing, and learning more about the industry and our products.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Product Update,
Property Development
Introducing LandFund and its role in the LandTech Ecosystem
Published: May 30, 2023
Introducing LandFund and its role in the LandTech ecosystem. Find out how LandFund can help you to get development finance fast.
Categories:
Company News,
Finance,
Product Update
LandInsight and the LandTech Ecosystem. The perfect marriage for property professionals.
Published: May 23, 2023
LandTech recently launched our class-leading, end-to end solution system for property professionals - The LandTech Ecosystem. But what is the Ecosystem?
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Company News,
Product Update
Agricultural Land Classification: A Guide for Developers
Published: May 16, 2023
Learn how Agricultural Land Classification affects development potential, planning outcomes, and site selection. A practical guide for developers and land professionals.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Guide,
Property Development
Working with the right funder: how to ensure development doesn’t stop
Published: May 16, 2023
A halt to construction is often costly and top of the list of things developers want to avoid. Working with the right funder can be a good way of safeguarding against delays.
Categories:
Finance,
Funding,
How-To
What’s new at LandTech?
Published: May 11, 2023
We've released a load of new features in recent months. Take a look at our latest releases and how they can benefit your business.
Categories:
Efficiency,
Company News,
How-To
Introducing the LandTech Ecosystem. An evolved and streamlined way for Property Professionals to work
Published: May 10, 2023
Great news from LandTech! This week sees the launch of our all-new, end-to-end, unified ecosystem of solutions for property professionals.
Categories:
Company News
Is housing delivery aligning with population growth in Leicester?
Published: May 9, 2023
Leicester is a densely populated city. We dig into the demographic data and see if housing delivery in Leicester is aligning with demand.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Capitalising on opportunities: A guide to development funding options
Published: May 5, 2023
You've found the perfect site – and now you need to get funding. But what type of development finance is the best option for your project? Find out more in our guide to development funding.
Categories:
Guide,
Finance,
Appraisals
How easy is it to deliver new homes in Birmingham?
Published: May 4, 2023
We take a look at the property market in Birmingham – and the past and future pace of new housing delivery in the city.
Categories:
Industry News,
Planning,
Insights and Reports
What’s the impact of infrastructure on London’s housing market?
Published: April 6, 2023
Across London, there have been significant infrastructure projects undertaken in the last few years – but how are they impacting house prices and delivery.
Categories:
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Has grid capacity stopped construction in West London?
Published: April 5, 2023
Certain areas in West London have limited grid capacity. We take a look at whether this is stopping the construction of new homes in the impacted boroughs.
Categories:
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Is development momentum in London shifting further East?
Published: April 4, 2023
We look at which boroughs have been fuelling the growth of new homes in East London – and how this may change in the future.
Categories:
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
What’s causing variation in South London house prices?
Published: April 3, 2023
House prices vary a lot across South London. In this blog, we take a look at what could be driving these differences.
Categories:
Land Assessment,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
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Four steps to find and fund sites fast
Published: March 3, 2023
Learn how LandTech's product ecosystem can help you find, assess, and fund sites more efficiently
Categories:
Finance,
Funding,
How-To
How to be successful in the Build to rent space
Published: March 1, 2023
Build to rent has been a growing property class in the last few years. Learn about how you can be successful in the BTR space.
Categories:
Property Development,
Asset Management,
How-To
Planning Reform: Does the National Planning Policy Framework serve SMEs?
Published: February 28, 2023
SME developers are the most vulnerable to falling behind on housing delivery, but does the latest update to the National Planning Policy Framework provide further support?
Farewell to another housing minister
Published: February 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak's latest cabinet reshuffle means that another Housing Minister change is underway. We take a look at the last 40 years of data on Housing Ministers in the UK.
Categories:
Political Landscape
The Best Property Development Networking Events
Published: February 7, 2023
Networking is a crucial part of the property business. Check out the best property networking events throughout the UK in our handy blog post.
Categories:
Events,
Property Development,
How-To
What to expect from MIPIM 2023
Published: February 3, 2023
MIPIM is one of the biggest events in the property industry calendar. But what does MIPIM 2023 have in store – and how can you get the most out of it?
Categories:
Events,
Property Development,
How-To
How to Get Green Belt Planning Permission in 2025
Published: February 1, 2023
Learn how to get planning permission in the Green Belt under the 2025 NPPF. Understand realistic approval routes, restrictions, and alternative options.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
How are Local Plans impacting East Sussex’s housing market
Published: January 25, 2023
We take a look at the data on East Sussex's housing market – looking at the impact of out-of-date Local Plans on housing delivery targets.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
New homes in Kent: Why aren't they delivering?
Published: January 25, 2023
We take a look at the data on Kent's housing market – delving into why new homes aren't being delivered at a pace that can keep up with demand.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Industry experts predict property market trends for 2023
Published: December 20, 2022
We gathered together a panel of industry experts to reflect on 2022 and share their predictions of what 2023 may hold for the property market.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Why it's been a great year for LandFund
Published: December 19, 2022
2022 was a great year for LandFund. We take a look at the exciting changes we've made to our development finance platform and share what 2023 has in store.
Categories:
Company News,
Property Finance,
How-To
LandInsight: top features wrap-up 2022
Published: December 13, 2022
2022 has been a huge year for LandTech – with lots of new feature releases. We wrap up our top features from this year and look towards 2023.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Company News,
Planning,
Funding,
Property Development,
Property Finance,
How-To,
Appraisals
LandDeals has launched – collaborate and find new opportunities
Published: December 6, 2022
We're excited to announce that our newest Community feature has just gone live – LandDeals. Find new land opportunities and collaborate with other professionals.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Property Development,
How-To
Everything you need to know about Stamp Duty
Published: December 2, 2022
Everything you need to know about Stamp Duty and using our Stamp Duty calculator.
Categories:
Insights and Reports,
Finance,
Property Finance
LandTech Supercharge Real Developer Accreditation
Published: November 24, 2022
LandTech are pleased to announce the recent partnership with Real Developer’s SME accreditation program.
Categories:
Company News,
Property Development
Introducing Multi-Factor Authentication
Published: November 24, 2022
We're introducing Multi-Factor Authentication to your LandTech login page, here's what you need to know.
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Development
Why Planning Application Boundaries are key to your next development
Published: October 27, 2022
Planning application boundaries are now available on LandInsight, making it easier than ever to source sites and find valuable development opportunities.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Planning,
Product Update,
Property Development
What does the new Prime Minister mean for property development?
Published: October 14, 2022
What does the change in leadership mean for housing delivery targets and planning policy? We break down some of Liz Truss' proposed policies.
Unlocking the green belt: a solution to the housing crisis
Published: September 22, 2022
1% of the green belt could provide 2 years worth of new housing. Find out about the data from LandTech, featured on the BBC.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
Security upgrade coming to LandTech
Published: September 20, 2022
A security upgrade is coming to your LandTech login page, here's what you need to do.
Categories:
Product Update,
Property Development
Planning appeals data now live in LandInsight
Published: August 15, 2022
Find out how to view planning appeals in LandInsight and leverage this data to spot new opportunities.
Categories:
Planning,
Product Update,
Property Development
How LandFund benefits your business
Published: August 2, 2022
We’ve mastered making getting funding easier for you, with our new tool, LandFund.
Categories:
Company News,
Funding,
Property Finance,
How-To,
Appraisals
LandInsight Go – Sourcing sites on the move
Published: August 1, 2022
If you’re in the business of finding and assessing development sites, allow us to introduce you to your new co-pilot, LandInsight Go. Learn more now.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Product Update,
Property Development
How to import your existing sites into LandInsight
Published: July 20, 2022
You can now import any existing sites into LandInsight – making it much easier to track and manage the progress of all your development opportunities.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Property Development,
How-To
Nutrient neutrality – three things you should be considering
Published: July 4, 2022
Find out what three things you should be considering if you're operating in an area impacted by nutrient neutrality. Learn more now.
Categories:
Planning,
Insights and Reports,
Property Development
How technology impacts property development
Published: June 29, 2022
A blog post explaining the benefits of using technology for property development. It also highlights how LandInsight and LandFund can help developers.
Categories:
Land Acquisition,
Land Assessment,
Planning,
Funding,
Property Development,
Property Finance,
Appraisals
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