Q1 2026: Listings Performance Across The Landsite

Posted by The Landsite on 7th April 2026 -

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The first quarter of 2026 has delivered a compelling picture of activity across The Landsite

The first quarter of 2026 has delivered a compelling picture of activity across The Landsite platform. Between January and March, the platform recorded a record number of listing enquiries spanning residential development opportunities, commercial investments, industrial units, agricultural land, and mixed-use properties. This is a strong signal that buyer appetite remains firmly intact despite the broader macroeconomic backdrop.

London continued to dominate enquiry volumes, accounting for roughly 36% of all activity, while Somerset, Surrey, and Hampshire each demonstrated healthy regional interest. From a national perspective, it is clear that The Landsite is connecting buyers and developers with the right opportunities at scale.

This report breaks down the platform’s top-performing listings, examines the geographic and property-type trends that defined Q1 2026, and sets out what the data means for the market ahead

Top Performing Listings

When it comes to capturing buyer and investor attention, the following listings stood out from the crowd this quarter. Whether driven by location, pricing, or the strength of the opportunity itself, each of these properties generated multiple enquiries, a clear indicator of genuine market demand.

Most Enquired Listings — Q1 2026

Listing and Region

Prime Development Site For Sale in Gosport - Hampshire

Residential Development Site for Sale in Ilford - East London

Former Food Store For Sale in Hilton - County Durham

Freehold Development Site For Sale in Lambeth - South West London

Detached Building with Land in Mottingham - South East London

Freehold Industrial Unit for Sale in Belper - Derbyshire

Roadside Development Opportunity in Ipswich - Suffolk

Residential Investment Property in Enfield - North London

Development Site For Sale in Kingswinford - Staffordshire

Spotlight: The Standout Opportunities

A handful of listings truly captured the imagination of The Landsite audience this quarter, and it is worth taking a closer look at what made them tick.

The Former Food Store For Sale in Hilton, County Durham attracted four separate enquiries, making it the joint most-enquired individual property listing of the quarter. The appeal is understandable: repurposing former retail premises for residential or alternative commercial use is a concept that continues to resonate with developers looking for value in unexpected places. County Durham’s growing appeal to developers seeking off-prime opportunity clearly played its part here.

Close behind was the Prime Development Site For Sale in Gosport, Hampshire, which drew multiple enquiries within a very short window in March. Development land in coastal Hampshire commands serious attention from both regional and national developers.

Meanwhile, the Residential Development Site for Sale in Ilford, within the heart of East London’s regeneration corridor, generated several enquiries spread across January and February, a testament to the enduring demand for residential development land. Ilford’s ongoing transformation, underpinned by Crossrail connectivity, continues to make it one of the most watched markets on the platform.

In the mixed-use and investment space, the Freehold Development Site For Sale in Lambeth, SW8 and the Residential Investment Property in Enfield EN3, both attracted consistent attention reflecting the growing appetite for income-generating assets and value-add plays across the capital.

Regional Breakdown

As ever, London leads the way but the regional picture this quarter tells an interesting and nuanced story. Buyer and investor interest in Q1 2026 stretched well beyond the M25, with strong showings from Somerset, Surrey, Hampshire, and beyond.

Top 10 Regions by Enquiry Volume

# Region

London
Somerset
Surrey
Hampshire
Kent
Dorset
County Durham
Derbyshire
West Sussex
Staffordshire

London’s dominance is expected, and enquiries from the capital represents a market that is very much open for business. The breadth of assets generating interest is noteworthy: development sites in East London and South West London, commercial investment properties in the City, mixed-use opportunities in Twickenham, and retail investments in Croydon all featured. London buyers are not restricted to one asset class, and The Landsite’s platform reflects that diversity.

Somerset’s seven enquiries deserve a special mention. From farmland and agricultural investments to mixed-use commercial units near Bridgwater, the county attracted a consistent stream of buyers interested in both lifestyle and income-producing assets.

Surrey’s strong showing was driven by a mix of residential land, office investments, and commercial opportunities across Guildford, Woking, and Windlesham. Surrey continues to attract buyers who want proximity to London without the capital’s price premium.

Hampshire’s enquiries were headlined by the Gosport development site, but also included commercial investment opportunities in Portchester and residential land plots across the county.

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What This Tells Us

Reading between the lines of Q1 2026’s performance data, a few clear themes emerge that will shape how The Landsite continues to serve agents, vendors, and buyers through the rest of the year.

• Development land is king. Whether it is a brownfield site in East London or a greenfield plot in Somerset, buyers are actively seeking development opportunities. Well presented, clearly described development sites are generating the most traction.

• Commercial assets attract serious buyers. Industrial units, retail investments, and mixed-use properties generated strong, repeat interest throughout the quarter particularly from investors seeking yield in a market where prime residential stock remains constrained.

• Regional markets are thriving. The appetite for property beyond London is real and growing. Somerset, Surrey, Hampshire, County Durham, and Scotland all produced meaningful enquiry volumes, suggesting a buyer base that is genuinely national in its outlook.

• Agent expertise matters. Strong performance across the board is not accidental. Agents who bring well-targeted listings to the platform supported by accurate descriptions, clear pricing indications, and strong geographic coverage consistently generate the highest enquiry rates.

• Speed of enquiry is accelerating. Several of the top listings generated multiple enquiries within days of going live — a clear signal that buyers on The Landsite are engaged, motivated, and ready to move.

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Looking Ahead

Q1 2026 has set a confident tone for the year. As the spring market gathers momentum and more agents bring fresh inventory to The Landsite, we anticipate enquiry volumes to increase further, particularly in the residential development, commercial investment, and agricultural land sectors.

For agents looking to maximise their listings’ performance on the platform, the data from this quarter offers clear direction: strong photography, precise location descriptions, realistic pricing, and a clear articulation of the opportunity all contribute to higher enquiry rates.

The Landsite remains committed to connecting the right buyers with the right opportunities and Q1 2026 has shown, once again, that the platform is delivering exactly that.

Data sourced from The Landsite enquiries database, January – March 2026.

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