Technology
Seven more proptech start-ups tapped by HM Land Registry
2019's Geovation cohort includes a digital concierge, a personal property investment hub, and a community-led neighbourhood planning tool
The Rise & Fall of Online Agents: Why the property industry ‘must not get swept away in hyperbole’
The emergence of online-only estate agents prompted 'the kind of hyperbole not seen since the first dot com bubble', says Patrick Alvarado of Nicolas van Patrick.
Why electric cars & London’s new ULEZ are set to drive a quiet revolution for property prices
As the world's first Ultra-Low Emissions Zone comes into play in London today, we return to the view of buying agent Ed Heaton, who argues that savvy investors with a long-term view could do well to look…
In Pictures: BIG reveals hurricane-proof floating city concept for the UN
The United Nations has drawn up plans for a sustainable 'modular maritime metropolis', which could be home to over 10,000 people while withstanding rising sea levels and climate catastrophes
Blockchain platform promises to ‘revolutionise’ global property transactions
A new "digitally native" platform is promising to cut the time it takes for residential and commercial property deals to go through "by months", while improving transparency, reducing risk, "and potentially…
MRI merges its estate agency software brands
Property agency tech brands including Qube, CML Software and Thesaurus Technology are all being rolled into MRI Agency Solutions
Tech firm looks to ‘gamify’ community engagement with planning proposals
Built-ID's Give-My-View platform promises to boost community engagement with planning decisions and major property developments.
CapitalRise smashes crowdfunding target
Over 500 investors have backed the luxury property crowdfunding platform, raising nearly £2m to "accelerate expansion"
Tchenguiz ‘plans to invest $100m in proptech’
Property mogul tells reporters at MIPIM that he wants 'to be at the forefront of when property meets tech'; predicts 'big growth from companies that can speed up estate agency work'.
Homes England offers 148 sites for development; launches interactive plot finding tool
An interactive tool to help match property developers with plots of land that are ready for home-building has been launched, featuring 148 sites available for development in the next 18 months.
Tech start-up promises to streamline development appraisals
Appraised has secured £500,000 investment from industry heavyweights.
Start-up property software firm recruits buying agency sage Selway
Philip Selway - the former Managing Partner of Knight Frank's The Buying Solution - is now Strategic Consultant for Loop Software.