Technology
Proptech investment reaches a record high
“Proptech investment is growing significantly year-on-year, as the real estate sector is increasingly aware of the operational performance gaps that have been unaddressed for a number of years," says…
Off-plan property portal rolls into Britain
American-born Haüskey offers investors "cashback" on off-plan property purchases, and accepts cryptocurrencies.
Global agency unveils real estate’s ‘first virtual showroom’
Engel & Völkers wants to combine the experience of going into branch with the convenience of online browsing…
All new homes must have an EV charging point from next year
New homes, office blocks and supermarkets buildings - and many major renovations - in England must include charging facilities for electric cars.
Simplify’s conveyancing system outage continues to affect deals
"The security of client funds was not compromised" in an online security incident, says conveyancing group Simplify - but the firm is "unable to say when systems will be restored to a degree that would…
Most estate agents think the industry will be fully paperless by 2025
56% of estate agencies agree that the last year has been "difficult" for company finances, and 61% flagged staffing issues.
Airbnb is taking a larger share of the long-term rental market
"Living and working remotely will transcend the pandemic," declares Airbnb as it ramps up its share of the long-term rental market.
BidX1 bags new investment for ‘another phase of strategic growth’
International management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman and southern European real estate finance company doValue have taken minority stakes in the Irish proptech company.
‘System outage’ hits major conveyancing platform
Simplify Group's websites have been down since Monday.
Homes listed for sale with access to electric car charging points jump six-fold in a year
There was surge in the number of property listings flagging access to an electric car charging point in September, during the fuel crisis.
New land sales platform adds heavyweight tech chief
Addland officially launched six months ago, and has already built up a headcount of 35.
Countrywide Surveying launches new remote valuation tool
"PropertyFact was in the development stage long before any lockdown restrictions were in place," says CSS boss Matthew Cumber, "and the past 12 months have only emphasised just how vital technology is…