LandTech Blog

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Stacey Gray 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.

Author: Stacey Gray 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: LandTech 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Aaron Factor 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.

Author: Calum Shepherd 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Tofunmi Ayodeji 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.

Author: Tofunmi Ayodeji 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen £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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen “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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Stacey Gray 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Melissa Keen 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Andrea Duke 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.

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Stacey Gray 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.

Author: Stacey Gray 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

Author: Stacey Gray 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

Author: Harry Quartermain 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.

Author: Stacey Gray 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.

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: 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: Melissa Keen 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.

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 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.

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.

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