Technology
Law Society licenses proptech firm to provide up-front sales info
Gazeal says that pre-filled Protocol Forms can shave two weeks off transactions times...
Property and the evolving crypto dilemma
Blockchain and smart currency are still in their infancy in the property universe, writes Chris Dietz - and huge question marks remain over the implications of a wider rollout...
Homebuyers can now use their mobile phone to prove their identity
A new tech standard from the Land Registry means that identity verification for both residential or commercial property transactions can now be done at any time, without the need for conveyancers and buyers…
The Times: Rightmove left rivals in its wake and it doesn’t look like that will change soon
The Times' Financial Editor Patrick Hosking pulls no punches in this overview of the UK's property portal scene.
No one comes out of it particularly well.
Fine & Country owner buys proptech firm Starberry
Epropservices, the parent company of The Guild of Property Professionals and Fine & Country, has acquired proptech agency Starberry.
Reapit buys Aussie proptech firm Agentpoint
British property software firm buys Australian estate agency website maker.
Spec sees virtual tours soar by 850%
Locked-down buyers are continuing to adapt to the new reality, reports property marketing firm.
Meet Sam, the real estate robot…
German agency recruits a 1.7m droid to add a 'more personal touch' to virtual viewings.
UK’s rural areas in line for fast broadband
Operators begin work to eliminate ‘not spots’ around the country.
Industry backs digital identity scheme to speed up home sales
Etive Technologies secures Innovate UK grant to improve identity verification in the resi buying and selling process;
Developer looks to turn TikTok views into sales
Avanton continues US-style marketing drive for £130m scheme in Battersea.
UAE portal publishes property transaction data in ‘massive step’ towards transparency
Agent-backed venture houza rolls out new feature with sold prices and market trend data to 'create a more open and transparent property buying experience'