Technology
Grosvenor invests in Europe’s biggest built environment VC fund
This is the UK business's first investment in a venture capital fund.
Pi Labs’ proptech class of 2024 raises $7.5mn
Five property-related start-ups in the AI, cyber security and climate technology spaces have secured additional funding from seed investors and venture capitalists.
Off-market property sales platform raises £800k to accelerate growth plans
Invisible Homes is looking to roll out its under-the-radar service across the whole of London & the Home Counties over the next two years.
Zoopla-owner launches integrated transaction platform for property pros
Movemnt 'is truly transformational for the property industry as a whole', says Houseful's software chief.
Property portal invests in AI to personalise property search
Zoopla's new homepage features personalised 'power listing recommendations'.
Camilla Dell: Why both buyers & sellers should be wary of agents pushing social media
Champagne-fuelled launch parties and Instagram likes are unlikely to deliver real results in PCL's increasingly crowded marketplace, says buying agency boss...
One in seven buyers using overseas funds, reports AML firm
USA, Hong Kong and India top the list of where international funds are coming from.
AI in Architecture: Understanding the impact & capabilities
In the first of a new series, Andrew Paulson explains how tech's new frontier could transform the traditional processes of architectural design, planning & construction.
How off-grid living has shifted from hippie to chic
'Off-grid' is no longer the preserve of the tree huggers, says Dorcas George-Jones of Castellum.
Heavyweight proptech VC names co-presidents
Fifth Wall's funds are backed by major international property companies including Knight Frank, British Land, CBRE, BNP Paribas Real Estate and Cushman & Wakefield.
CoStar to acquire digital visualisation firm Matterport
OnTheMarket owner agrees to buy leading virtual tour tech firm.
Foxtons claims digital first with Home & Coadjute partnership
Foxtons says it is 'the first estate agency to implement the comprehensive digitisation of the property transaction process'.