LandTech Blog (5)

Author: Stacey Gray 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.

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Neil Druian 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Stacey Gray 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.

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Lia Butler 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Eddery 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.

Author: Alex Uregian 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.

Author: Preston Tucker 5 most common development finance hurdles Published: August 9, 2024 Discover the top five development finance hurdles and how LandFund can help.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Paul Higgs 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Tofunmi Ayodeji 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.

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Aaron Carr 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.

Author: Calum Shepherd 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

Author: Warren DeLay 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Olga Karasavova 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

Author: Tofunmi Ayodeji 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.

Author: Jamie Irving How to connect LandInsight to your other apps with Zapier Published: May 8, 2024 In this blog, we'll be looking at how to easily connect LandInsight to your other apps using Zapier.

Author: Warren DeLay 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.

Author: Aaron Factor 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.

Author: Warren DeLay 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

Author: Harry Quartermain Accelerating Planning: March Industry Update Published: April 9, 2024 Hear from LandTech's Harry Quartermain to learn more about the industry highlights for March.

Author: Warren DeLay 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.

Author: Andrea Duke How to use the Property Information layer for precise property research Published: March 28, 2024 Learn how the Property Information layer can help to refine your property research to expedite site sourcing and assessment.

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Andrea Duke 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

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Andrea Duke How to access ownership information for efficient site sourcing Published: March 7, 2024 Learn how to easily find the ownership information you need to start site sourcing with LandInsight’s Ownership data layer.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Warren DeLay 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.

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Hanaa Ashraf 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.

Author: Warren DeLay 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.

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Warren DeLay 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Preston Tucker 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn Four ways SME developers can find land efficiently Published: October 10, 2023 In this guide, we share our top four tips for sourcing land more efficiently as an SME developer.

Author: Shannon Lynn How to find land: The market and challenges Published: October 10, 2023 In this guide, we’ll look at the current state of play in the UK’s land market and the associated challenges you should be aware of.

Author: Harry Eddery 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: David Heasman 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.

Author: Elizabeth Gasperotti 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Julian Seymour 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Preston Tucker 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.

Author: Julia Shepeleva 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Preston Tucker 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.

Author: Elizabeth Gasperotti 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.

Author: Elizabeth Gasperotti 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.

Author: Elizabeth Gasperotti 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Elizabeth Gasperotti 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?

Author: Shannon Lynn Understanding Agricultural Land Classification and its role in development planning Published: May 16, 2023 Agricultural land can hold lots of opportunities for developers. But you need to be aware of what agricultural land classifications (ALC) are and how they could impact your application.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Alex Steele 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.

Author: Elizabeth Gasperotti 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Harry Eddery 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Chris Barclay 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

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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?

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Louise Donegan 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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?

Author: Harry Quartermain How to get planning permission in the Green Belt Published: February 1, 2023 How is the updated NPFF impacting the Green Belt? Check out our blog to learn more about the impacts and potential opportunities.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Preston Tucker 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.

Author: Mark Stewart 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Preston Tucker 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.

Author: Jonny Britton LandTech Supercharge Real Developer Accreditation Published: November 24, 2022 LandTech are pleased to announce the recent partnership with Real Developer’s SME accreditation program.

Author: Elizabeth Gasperotti 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.

Author: Calum Shepherd 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.

Author: Emma Butler 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.

Author: David Heasman 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.

Author: Asher Harris 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.

Author: Calum Shepherd 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.

Author: Asher Harris How LandFund benefits your business Published: August 2, 2022 We’ve mastered making getting funding easier for you, with our new tool, LandFund.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Frida Björnberg 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.

Author: Shannon Lynn 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.

Author: Asher Harris 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.

Author: Calum Shepherd We've made LandInsight even better Published: June 27, 2022 We’ve made some major improvements to LandInsight, all centered around making planning application data even easier to access. Learn more now.

Author: Shannon Lynn Your guide to nutrient neutrality Published: May 30, 2022 Nutrient neutrality is one of the major challenges currently faced by property developers. We look at what it is and what mitigation could look like.

Author: Olga Karasavova How to use SHLAA to identify new opportunities Published: May 16, 2022 SHLAA is a valuable tool when sourcing sites, but traditionally it's a time-consuming exercise. Find out how LandInsight can speed up the process.

Author: Blake Heron How to streamline your workflow Published: May 5, 2022 Find out how you can streamline your workflow whilst using LandInsight. LandTech makes property development simple.

Author: Andrew Moist Property is built on trust. Here's how we guard your business's privacy. Published: April 26, 2022 Property developers need security. As the only UK site-sourcing platform with ISO 27001 certification, we offer it. Read five reasons why it matters.

Author: Calum Tansley Could EV charging stations be your next opportunity? Published: April 6, 2022 Our head of sales, Calum, outlines how the increase in EV sales in the UK can present a lucrative opportunity for developers. Learn more now.

Author: Tim Love LandInsight Features: Drawing on Maps Published: March 24, 2022 Drawing on Maps is a little known, but useful set of features in LandInsight. Learn more about how this feature can help identify the best opportunities.

Author: Calum Shepherd LandTech's Product Roadmap Published: March 3, 2022 You can now find more information on what the LandTech Product team are working on, plus their future plans, in our newly launched roadmap.

Author: Megan Alexander Why write a case study with us? Published: February 8, 2022 Want to know how writing a case study for us could benefit your business too? Learn more in this quick read blog post.

Author: Duncan Fraser How are new features added to LandInsight? Published: January 27, 2022 We get a lot of feature requests for LandInsight (and have a fair few ideas of our own). Here's how we decide what to work on next.

Author: David Heasman 2021 Housing Delivery Data – The Heatmap Published: January 17, 2022 The results for 2021's housing targets performance are in. Check out our heatmap to see how each Local Authority has performed over the last four years.

Author: Shannon Lynn Identifying development opportunities in the changing retail landscape Published: December 1, 2021 The shifting retail and commercial market has made it more challenging to find profitable sites. Learn how using demographic data can help.

Author: David Heasman How many Local Plans are out of date? – A Data Snapshot Published: November 29, 2021 Is your Local Authority's local plans out of date? We dig into the data with a snapshot of which local plans are overdue and who's on track. Learn more.

Author: Jessica Cowell Much-loved (but occasionally forgotten) LandInsight features Published: November 25, 2021 LandInsight offers some powerful ways to boost your results. Here are some of the small tweaks in how you can use it that can really make a big impact.

Author: Craig Beadle How to write letters that get a response from landowners Published: November 11, 2021 Most property developers will send prospecting letters to suitable sites. Here's how to make sure your letter stands out for all the right reasons.

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning News Roundup – October 2021 Published: October 29, 2021 A roundup of October 2021 planning stories and updates written up by LandEnhance's Grace Manning-Marsh

Author: David Heasman How much more do new builds sell for in your area? – Heatmap Published: October 19, 2021 Find out how much new-builds sell for in your area with our heatmap, which shows the new-build premium by pound per square foot.

Author: Jonny Britton Our £42m investment – and what it means for you Published: October 18, 2021 Thanks to our recent £42m investment, here's how property development could to change in a big way. Learn more about the funding and what it means for you.

Author: Harry Quartermain Five tips to cut your CIL liability Published: September 30, 2021 We share some tips for avoiding common Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) missteps and making the process as risk-free as possible.

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning News Roundup – July 2021 Published: August 3, 2021 A roundup of July 2021 planning stories and updates written up by LandEnhance's Grace Manning-Marsh

Author: David Heasman Which areas are building more homes than last year? – Heatmap Published: July 28, 2021 The country is increasing its rate of delivery of new homes per year. Some areas are racing ahead, others are falling behind. Find out where now.

Author: Craig Beadle How property developers can make land assemblies easier Published: July 27, 2021 Land Assemblies can be an effective play for property developers, but they can also be complicated. We look at how to make them a little easier.

Author: Preston Tucker How to take your development appraisals to the next level – and secure funding Published: July 15, 2021 Understand how to take your development appraisals to the next level and secure funding.

Author: Shannon Lynn Why developing brownfield land may be easier than you think Published: July 12, 2021 Developing brownfield land can be a challenge, but in this post three experts share their tips for making the process as simple as possible.

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning News Roundup – June 2021 Published: June 30, 2021 A roundup of June 2021 planning stories and updates written up by LandEnhance's Grace Manning-Marsh

Author: Craig Beadle Looking at use-class-E-to-resi opportunities? You need to move fast. Published: June 16, 2021 Use class E properties could soon be converted into residential. See how demand for these properties is rising, and how you can get in on the action

Author: David Heasman Planning appeals – how long do they take? Published: June 7, 2021 Planning appeals can take a long time. We pulled the data from the Planning Inspectorate to find out how long they take, and what affects it.

Author: Craig Beadle Permitted Development Rights – an introduction Published: June 1, 2021 Permitted development rights offer a huge opportunity to add value to a site. Here's an overview of how the rules work, and how to get started with them.

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning News Roundup – May 2021 Published: May 28, 2021 A roundup of May 2021 planning stories and updates written up by Grace Manning-Marsh.

Author: Dani Shipp Why commercial lease data matters (and how to find it) Published: May 19, 2021 Getting access to up-to-date leasehold data unlocks a whole lot of opportunities. We take a look at five, and share how to find the data for yourself.

Author: Gabrielle McGuinness How to get started with a land assembly project Published: May 17, 2021 As a property developer, why wait for the perfect site when you can build it yourself? Here's how to combine plots and start a land assembly of your own.

Author: Craig Beadle How land agents can profit from power development Published: May 6, 2021 There's huge scope for land agents to get started in power development. Here's a look at how doing so can help the environment (and their profits).

Author: Oliver Finance News Roundup – April 2021 Published: April 30, 2021 Your April 2021 updates from the development and property finance world.

Author: Garry Hutchinson Barn-to-hotel conversions – a popular (and profitable) play? Published: April 28, 2021 Planning expert Garry shares why now is the time to convert barns to hotels, and how it's both easier and more profitable than a residential conversion.

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning News Roundup – April 2021 Published: April 21, 2021 Your April 2021 fun mix of stories and updates from around the planning world written up by LandEnhance's Grace Manning-Marsh

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Permitted development update – converting Use Class E to resi Published: April 7, 2021 The right to convert Use Class E to residential could transform the high street forever. Here's everything you need to know about the change

Author: Nic Allen 10 ways to customise your maps, and boost your results Published: February 4, 2021 Making your maps your own can unlock a whole lot of possibilities. Here are ten ways to get started today.

Author: Alex Anderson Are private wire networks an opportunity for power developers? Published: January 27, 2021 Private wire networks tend to be smaller project, and even sell their power for less. But here are four big reasons to consider them anyway.

Author: Peter Higginbottom 5 things every SME should know about planning approval Published: January 27, 2021 Here are five things every SME developer should know about planning, from someone who's devoted their life to knowing everything about the process.

Author: David Heasman 2020 Housing Delivery Data – The Heatmap Published: January 25, 2021 The results for 2020's housing targets performance are in. Check out our heatmap to see how each Local Authority has performed over the last 3 years.

Author: Oliver The 3 Ts of development finance (or where lenders & developers agree) Published: December 3, 2020 Lenders and developers don't always see eye to eye, but they actually agree on the three most important areas (and even their order of importance)

Author: Helen Chorley TV’s Helen Chorley's 6 steps to the perfect property pitch Published: December 1, 2020 Here are six common mistakes developers make when pitching – and how to fix them – from one of the Angel investors on TV’s Property Elevator series.

Author: Craig Beadle How to get started in strategic land Published: November 26, 2020 Strategic land offers a way to make a lot of money. But how does it work? And how can you get started? Find out now.

Author: Craig Beadle [Video] Doubling Revenue as an Estate Agent Published: November 12, 2020 How estate agents can double revenue? We looked at how land and new homes deals can help to do just that in this quick video. Learn more now.

Author: Calum Tansley Strategic land – risky gamble or safe bet? Published: October 29, 2020 The strategic land market holds huge potential for property developers - but in the current climate, are strategic deals a safe bet or a risky gamble?

Author: David Heasman Permitted Development Rights: A Data Snapshot Published: October 27, 2020 Permitted Development Rights - A data snapshot. We're digging into the data to give you the insights you need to pin point the best opportunities.

Author: Harry Nolan Why land assemblies could be an excellent post-lockdown play Published: August 18, 2020 Land assemblies can be tricky, with lots of moving parts to manage. But this could actually make them a perfect post-lockdown play. Here's why.

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh The Big Government Use Class Shakeup Published: August 17, 2020 The biggest change to the use class orders is coming into effect on 1 September 2020. Find out what the changes to planning and permitted development are, and some data on how many buildings will fall under the new Class E.

Author: Zoe Wright Introducing Site Reports: Download & circulate site details in seconds Published: July 6, 2020 Introducing customisable site reports - another weapon in your site-sourcing arsenal. Download essential information about a site in seconds.

Author: Michael Whittaker 'Build, Build, Build' and the Role of Permitted Development Rights Published: July 2, 2020 Boris Johnson's recent 'Build, build, build' speech could bring unprecedented change to the development and planning industry - find out more.

Author: Grace Miller What does the future hold for house prices? Published: June 17, 2020 Lockdown hit the property market hard, but what are people saying the impact will be on house prices?

Author: Calum Tansley 6 reasons all estate agents should consider land deals Published: June 8, 2020 Land and new homes teams offer estate agents a way to unlock new revenue streams, and potentially big profits. Here are six reasons to get started now.

Author: Tom Hazeldine Research Report | Developers & Lockdown Published: June 4, 2020 How is the nationwide lockdown was affecting property developers? We decided to ask them. Here's what they said.

Author: Harry Nolan Why you need remote site sourcing – now more than ever Published: April 29, 2020 Find out the seven benefits property developers get from remote site sourcing – and why it's more important now than ever before.

Author: Chris Barclay 10 tips to get the most from your Sites Pipeline Published: March 11, 2020 Here's our advice on how to save the best sites, in the right way, to get the most from the Ownership Alerts feature.

Author: Harry Nolan The seven property types worth tracking Published: March 11, 2020 These are the seven absolutely essential property types that property developers need to track so that they don't miss opportunities – or threats.

Author: David Heasman New data reveals Local Authorities falling behind on housing targets Published: February 26, 2020 The Government's new housing delivery data reveals which Local Authorities are falling behind on their housing targets.

Author: Jonny Britton Three ways we've kick-started 2020 at LandTech Published: February 6, 2020 It's already been a big year for us. From a new partnership with JLL to being listed as one of the UK's 30 most promising tech firms, we're going BIG.

Author: David Heasman Five-year housing targets – how are Local Authorities doing? (Heatmap) Published: February 4, 2020 Find out how every Local Authority in the UK is performing with their five year housing targets. All summed up in a handy heatmap.

Author: Oliver The Danger of Favours... Published: January 29, 2020 The property development world often runs on favours. Favours are a crucial tool in your arsenal, but relying too heavily on them poses danger.

Author: Jonny Britton Our most important partnership yet - we're proud to support LandAid Published: December 5, 2019 We're revealing our most important partnership yet - with the property industry charity, LandAid. Find out why LandAid's work is so important to us.

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Are refunds for delayed planning applications really a good thing? Published: November 7, 2019 Are planning application refunds a good idea? We dive into the data to assess how long it actually takes for Local Authorities to make a decision.

Author: Jonny Britton Launching LandTech: Jonny & Andrew look back on the journey Published: October 8, 2019 We've grown into something bigger and better - now, we're LandTech. Co-founders Andrew and Jonny look back on the journey to launching LandTech.

Author: Max Bengtsson We're Bigger. We're Better. We're LandTech. Published: October 1, 2019 Introducing LandTech! We're still the same great platform for property development professionals, but now we're bigger and better.

Author: Zoe Wright How new EPC data creates better insights for your business Published: September 3, 2019 EPC data provides valuable information about UK properties. With the Government releasing updated EPC data, we've got some good news for LandInsight users.

Author: Jonny Britton Modular Construction: Hope or Hype? Published: July 11, 2019 Find out what modular construction is, where it’s come from and where exciting new tech could take it.

Author: Darren Keith Why you need Customer Success Published: July 4, 2019 Good PropTech focuses on customer satisfaction. But the best PropTech focuses on Customer Success. Here are three reasons why that’s a better way.

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh New opportunities from Permitted Development changes | May 2019 Published: May 24, 2019 New Permitted Development rules from May 2019 will open up a wealth of new opportunities for property developers. Find out how you can take advantage here.

Author: Hemant Pandit Barn Conversion Opportunities Unlocked by New Planning Policy Published: June 14, 2018 The new permitted development rights have opened up the market for barn conversions. Learn more now.

Author: Hemant Pandit A Brief GDPR Guide for People in Property Published: May 31, 2018 What developers, estate agents and people in property need to know about GDPR.

Author: Jonny Britton Winning big at the UK PropTech Awards Published: May 13, 2018 Our founder and CEO talks about the wins at the UK PropTech Awards & how people empowerment played a part in getting the company where it is today.

Author: Calum Tansley Land and New Homes - A missed opportunity for Estate Agents? Published: March 23, 2018 LandInsight surveyed estate agents across the UK to find out why they are diversifying into the Land development and New Homes market. Our findings call for swift action.

Author: Grace Manning-Marsh Planning Policy Doesn't Need to be Confusing Published: December 1, 2017 LandInsight’s Planning Policy expert Grace Manning-Marsh, talks about the company's new Planning Policy tools.

Author: Collette Nabyonga Ultimate Owner Feature Published: October 17, 2017 Spotted a plot of land, but can't find the ultimate owner easily? With LandTech's LandInsight offering, you can access ultimate owner with ease.

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