Technology
Proptech investment jumps to the highest level in a decade
VC backing of real estate technology businesses has reached its highest level in ten years, led by the property management and construction sectors.
London proptech firm Plentific raises $100m for global expansion
"We will now be rapidly expanding both our global footprint and the solutions we offer to become the de facto digital partner for landlords and service providers across the world,” says Cem Savas, CEO…
OTM rolls out Sprift-powered market appraisals
Property portal's new Market Appraisal Guides should give estate agents "a competitive edge", says boss Jason Tebb.
Ex-Savills star Grace joins Austrian proptech firm to drive UK expansion
Vienna-based Propster has recruited a stalwart of the London resi development scene to help with its ambition to become "one of the top PropTech start-ups in Europe."
Reapit continues global expansion, buying Danish estate agency software leader
The acquisition of Mindworking gives property software platform Reapit "a firm foothold in Northern Europe" as it continues its private equity-backed international expansion drive.
Trials begin for government-backed digital ID scheme
Centralised verification hub promises to significantly speed up the buying & selling process.
Modulous recruits heavyweight design and tech names
Former Squire & Partners and Canary Wharf Group director Chris Hartiss has joined construction "scale-up" company Modulous, as has ex-UBS man Correy Voo.
Boomin to launch ‘the most accurate online valuation tool ever’
Boomin's new "SmartVal" service aims to provide "a more accurate online valuation for visitors to the site with a mix of technology, data and timely interactive engagement with experienced local agents.
LSL & Connells offload TM Group
Canadian firm Dye & Durham has acquired TM Group for £91.5 million.
Land Registry-backed blockchain network completes first deal
Real-time transaction platform Coadjute aims to cut the time taken to complete a purchase in half.
WELL-certified Knightsbridge mega-mansion promises residents ‘the safest, purest air possible’
Rigby & Rigby’s Lancelot House is set to become the UK’s first residential WELL-certified building when it completes next year.
PropTech investor Pi Labs recruits Oxford’s Baum
Andrew Baum, leader of the Future of Real Estate Initiative at Oxford University's Saïd Business School, is to join Pi Labs as a Research & Strategy Partner.