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The UK planning landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by significant policy reforms and increasing pressure to deliver housing and infrastructure at scale. In this Landmark Geodata 90-second session, Head of Training and Support Nick Mills speaks with Senior Geodata Consultant Paul Marshall, about the key trends shaping planning across the UK.

Creating successful places has long been a central ambition of the planning system. Yet decisions about place quality are often framed in subjective terms, shaped by perception, local debate and competing priorities.

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Landmark’s latest market research report, Climate change in the property sector 2026, suggests climate risk is becoming a more prominent consideration within mortgage lending. While approaches vary across the market, many lenders report giving greater attention to how climate-related information can support portfolio oversight, risk assessment and property-level decision-making. The market research findings suggest the conversation is shifting from awareness to application.

The commercial property sector slowed in Q2 2026, reflecting continued economic uncertainty and a more restrained investment environment. Across England and Wales, activity softened at a point in the year when the market would typically be expected to show greater momentum, while Scotland also experienced lower due diligence activity compared with the same period last year.

By Ben Robinson, Managing Director, Landmark Estate Agency Services. Landmark Information Group’s latest Residential Property Trends data points to a market that remains resilient despite ongoing economic uncertainty. While activity is moving at a more measured pace than many estate agents would like, the underlying fundamentals remain relatively stable.

Landmark Information Group has today launched Sales Pack Ready, a new search bundle designed to help the property industry prepare for the Government’s home buying and selling reform by making trusted property information available earlier in the transaction process. By bringing together key searches at the point of listing, the bundle helps property professionals start transactions better prepared and gives buyers and sellers greater certainty from the outset.

Investing in powerful geospatial technology is only part of the equation – ensuring your teams have the knowledge and confidence to use it effectively is just as important. In this latest 90-second session, Senior Geodata Consultant Paul Marshall speaks with Nick Mills, Head of Training and Support, about the comprehensive tools available to Landmark Geodata customers.

This report is based on monthly data from systems operated by Landmark Information Group, drawing information from business entities spanning England, Scotland and Wales. We are privileged to have the single most complete view of the entire market, since we operate essential services that underpin each key stage of transactions for property portfolios, commercial property or land development, from legal and due diligence services to geospatial data analysis.

The property industry is at a pivotal moment of change. With transaction times continuing to place pressure on home movers and property professionals alike, the demand for a faster, more transparent and more connected homebuying process has never been greater.