New and improved UI, map interface and more Victorian data updates
Map style updates
The latest mapbox style has a number of new features including:
Highways
Footpaths
Terrain visualised
Improved visibility of road names
This along with the ability to increase the thickness of the cadastre makes viewing properties with and without high resolution much easier.
New themes
New branded light and dark themes can now be chosen under your profile menu including:
Light — the default, clean interface
Dark — easier on the eyes in low-light settings
System — automatically follows your device's display settings
Classic — the original Landchecker map style
User Interface Improvements
We have made a few changes to keep icons consistent and improve mobile experiences including:
New outlined icons, less obtrusive with subtle contrast to reduce eye strain
Drag up/down the property panel on mobile to access more of the map when viewing properties.
More data for Victorian properties
Updates to victorian planning data including:
New geospatial data set for VIC Activity centres, view clearer data on the map.
See what properties are in the pipeline to be titled with the Victorian proposed cadastre dataset. View on the map, in the property panel and via the address search.
Shortcuts and split view
Compare High-Res Aerial Imagery
Advanced and Enterprise members can now use a slider to compare high-res imagery of the same property taken on two different dates, making it easy to track changes to a site over time.
Learn How to Compare Hig-Res Imagery→
More Updates for Faster, Smoother Workflows
A few updates that'll save you time while using the platform:
Log in and press Shift + ? to see the list of new keyboard shortcuts
Use your arrow keys to flip through high-res aerial images quickly
Saving or creating a project is now simpler and quicker
Upgraded 3D Base Map Experience
We've updated our map to the latest Mapbox style. Enjoy a more modern, interactive, and visually enhanced base map with features like 3D buildings.
Speed up workflow with UX and data improvements
We've been busy. Here's a look at what's new – from a richer map experience to faster workflows and more data where you need it.
See the bigger picture with 3D buildings view
The Mapbox update brings 3D buildings to the map, giving you a clearer sense of the built environment in your city
Car parking requirements data now available
Victorian users can now access car parking requirements data via the planning layers panel.
Filter by label on the map
Narrow down what you're looking at with label-based filtering on the map. Find what's relevant to you, faster.
Search with more property identifiers
You can now search for documents using stare specific property identifiers, making it easier to find exactly what you're looking for.
Suburb profiles updated to 2021 data
Suburb profiles now reflect the latest 2021 census data, so you're working with the most current snapshot of the communities you're researching.
Two new hazard layers added
Acid sulphate soils and mine subsidence are now included in the hazards section – useful context for due diligence on properties.
A smoother, faster experience We've made some UX improvements to help you move through your work more efficiently. Use arrow keys to navigate through high-resolution images, and enjoy a streamlined create and save flow for projects.
Queensland overlays now available
✨ QLD overlays are here!
1.9M+ planning data points covering acid sulphate, flood, and bushfire are now available across 17 major councils in Queensland.
What's included: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Logan City, Redland City, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay, and 6 other major councils.
Where to find it:
Planning layers (left panel)
Property information (right panel)
Premium Property Reports
Filter by labels is here
Here’s what's new in Landchecker early December 2025
Filter using labels in Projects
Advanced and Enterprise customers can now filter Projects in the Project Dashboard by labels.
Address Improvements
Properties with multiple addresses can now be searched using all addresses. View all known addresses on the property on the right hand side panel.
More ways to search property
Here’s what's new in Landchecker late November 2025
Hover lots on multi lot properties
All customers can now identify the correct individual lot and plan number linked to the address on multi lot properties by hovering the lots in the right hand side panel to see the associated area on the map.
Add notes and show hide dimensions on consolidated sites
You asked and we listened, Advanced and Enterprise customers can now toggle on/off the dimensions on consolidated sites.
Action Bar on for editing shapes on the map
Need to quickly identify and edit a shape on the map. We have added an action bar to complete these tasks in context to the area you are working on.
Search by owner’s name for properties in New South Wales
Need to find what properties in NSW an individual or company owns? Simply head over to the title search page and select search by individual or organisation and follow the steps to complete the search.
New look for hazards and draft activity centres data
Here’s what's new in Landchecker late October 2025
New look hazards
We've added clear source labelling for all flood, bushfire and landslide hazard data across the platform.
Whether it's state-level mapping or council-specific overlays, you'll see exactly where your hazard information is coming from.
Here's what we've added:
On the map – Choose between state, council, or ICEYE flood layers, clearly labelled so you know what you're viewing
In the info panel – See the source authority, status, and when it was last updated.
In your reports – All flood data and sources automatically included in premium property reports, ready to share with clients
Victorian Draft Activity Centres
The Victorian government is proposing 60 activity centres around existing transport infrastructure. Phase 1 and Phase 2 are mapped on our platform, providing you with instant access to where the Victorian government plans to concentrate housing and development across Melbourne.
What this means for property professionals like you:
Identify development opportunities before they become obvious
Complete due diligence faster with all the draft maps in one place
Overlay draft activity centres with existing planning zones (HCTZ, BFO)