Technology
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…
Green upgrades boost property values by an average of up to 16%
"We expect that the energy efficiency of a home will increasingly be a priority for buyers in the next few years," says Rightmove, which has released data that suggests "people are willing to pay an extra…
Former Reapit chief Barker joins HMO property management platform
Former Reapit CEO Gary Barker has thrown his weight behind a specialist shared-living property management firm.
Home-owners to be offered £5k grants to install electric heat pumps
The Government's new three-year Boiler Upgrade Scheme will launch in April, offering subsidies to help replace gas boilers with more environmentally-friendly heat pumps.
Portal war steps up in NYC as top brokerages take on Zillow
Agents are describing the launch of Citysnap as ‘the ultimate gamechanger’
OnTheMarket reports strong financials; outlines ‘more than a portal’ growth strategy
6.5-year-old property portal has reported success in converting free trials into paying customers, with Group Revenue jumping by nearly 50%.
Another proptech acquisition for eprop
Fine & Country owner epropservices has bought another estate agency tech firm, picking up marketing platform LeadPro.
Bold & Reeves seeks £5m to expand luxury property management platform
London-based property management firm Bold & Reeves is looking for investment to build its luxury proptech business.
Rightmove & Channel 4 team up for innovative digital product placement campaign
AI-powered digital product placement on Channel 4's flagship property TV show, Location Location Location, "marks a step-change", says Rightmove's marketing chief.
Luxury property portal launches ‘all-in-one management tool’ for super-prime listings
Vyomm's vBusiness Suite is "not only the most advanced platform for real estate business, it's also a portal to the leading prime and super prime estate agent and developer networks to collaborate and…