From opportunity to deal: How to source smarter sites in 2026
Details:
Finding a site is easy. Finding one that actually stacks up is where most developers lose time and money.
In this session, Searchland will show a practical, data-led approach to sourcing and assessing off-market opportunities. We’ll cover:
- How to find off-market and hidden sites (including HMOs, title splits, strategic sites and sites near stations)
- How to assess planning potential in minutes
- The key planning constraints that determine viability
- How to analyse the local market and prioritise opportunities
- How to reach landowners and take the next step
You’ll leave with a clear framework to find better sites — faster.
Ashley Halsy presents.
Speaker Profiles
Ashley Halsey works with developers, investors, and land agents to help them source and assess development opportunities faster and with greater confidence.
With property experience dating back to 2008 and a strong background in PropTech and land intelligence, he has seen first-hand how data is reshaping the way sites are identified, evaluated, and brought forward.
At Searchland, Ashley focuses on making land sourcing smarter — combining planning insight, ownership data, and automation to help property professionals make better, faster decisions at scale.