Land Development Articles & Blog

The chaos 'Butterfly Effect' - How occupying and regenerating empty properties can revive our high streets and communities.

Could the simple act of occupying an empty property spark a chain reaction powerful enough to repair our high streets and strengthen local communities? This intriguing 'Butterfly Effect' of micro-rege...

Building Smarter – Strengthening Development Projects with Saible.

Building Smarter – Strengthening Development Projects with Saible. Introduction In the year to July 2025, nearly 4,000 construction businesses have gone into administration in the UK; the large...

A crisis we can no longer afford to ignore: How reclaiming Britain's empty homes could prove crucial in ending homelessness.

A crisis we can no longer afford to ignore: how reclaiming Britain's empty homes could prove crucial to ending homelessness.Over the past few years homelessness in the United Kingdom has reached stag...

Development is complex, so saying no is sometimes better than saying yes

Why land developers shouldn't always do everything that's requested of them - focusing on strategic decision-making in land development is key.IntroductionIn the dynamic world of land development...

Secondary Glazing - A Conservation Friendly Upgrade

Underlying issues with heritage buildings…The original windows in heritage buildings and older properties can prove to be very problematic for owners. Many issues must be addressed when speaking abo...

Unlocking Civic potential: Redevelopment opportunities at the Richard Dunn Leisure Centre

Introduction Across the UK, there are thousands of empty and abandoned properties, including civic buildings. These can range from disused libraries through to abandoned schools and leisure cent...

EPC changes

Labour’s EPC Rating Proposal: Energy Efficiency, Empty Properties, and Industry CollaborationLabour’s commitment to ensuring that both private and social rental properties meet a minimum Energy Per...

The Hidden Potential behind Empty Offices: the Search for Space in the Community Attic

What if empty office buildings weren't just abandoned, vacant spaces? What if they were actually valuable opportunities?Empty office buildings often carry negative connotations. They're perceived...

The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Empty and Derelict Properties in the UK: brought to you by Land Attic

If you're a small property developer, building schemes of up to 50 units a year, empty and derelict properties might be the golden opportunities you were looking for. With the Empty Homes C...

How to track down the owner of an empty property

This blog explores some practical ways of tracking down the owners of those empty buildings you come across, helping you to turn them into your next project or business opportunity. That vacant...