Zoopla’s New Local Area Features and What They Mean for Property Sourcing Agents

Zoopla’s latest update to its listing details pages (LDPs) has set a new benchmark in property search functionality. By integrating hyper-local data directly into property listings, the portal now offers unparalleled insights for property sourcing.

Whether you're an experienced property deal packager, sourcer, or just starting out, understanding these enhancements can streamline your research as part of your property presentations for investors.

What’s New with Zoopla?

Zoopla’s enhanced LDPs now allow users to access key local area insights with just a quick sign-in. This includes data on crime rates, flood risks, and planning applications—information often considered ‘material’ when evaluating a property’s potential.

These updates have been made possible through Zoopla’s connections with third-party data providers and local council authorities, ensuring reliable and accurate information.

Why This Matters for Property Sourcing Professionals

For deal sourcers and sourcing agents, these updates matter—a lot. Quality research is a crucial part of presenting viable deals to investors, and these new features make sourcing material information easier than ever, such as:

1. Crime Rates

Understanding an area’s safety is vital for assessing tenant demand or long-term resale value. For investors targeting family homes or high-end developments, access to crime statistics saves valuable time during the due diligence process.

2. Flood Risk

Flood risks can significantly impact property values, insurance premiums, and tenant appeal. Rather than manually consulting multiple sources, Zoopla now offers this information directly within the LDPs.

3. Planning Applications

Knowing about nearby planning applications—approved or rejected—can help gauge future developments, potential competition, or changes to area demand. Whether it’s a new residential complex or a commercial project set to transform the locality, having this data on hand strengthens your pitch to investors.

Make Sure You Understand Material Information Requirements

For sourcing agents, time is money. Having this portion of material information centrally organised in a familiar portal like Zoopla is a game-changer for streamlining your research process.

However, it's important to understand that not all material information can be gathered through these portals - and if you're working direct to seller - you will likely have to do some of your own digging to meet all of the requirements. 

If you're unsure of what A, B and C category Material Information, Tina provided this vide last year as a quick guide: https://www.getpropertycompliant.co.uk/blog/material-information-deal-sourcers