Technology
New industry-backed venture looks to draw line under dodgy floorplans
JLL and the RICS get behind "revolutionary" new digital marketing and measurement provider Spec, which promises to help agents "sell properties faster whilst building consumer confidence"
Land Reg calls for proptech start-ups
Applications for the 2018 'Geovation' business incubator programme are now open
Global property software firm MRI ramps up in the UK with another acquisition
MRI Software has now made three acquisitions in the UK in the last year, and five across EMEA
New LLC register ‘will completely transform UK property transactions’
The Land Registry has officially launched its new digital Local Land Charges Register today, which is fairly big news for homebuyers and their agents.
Government gears up to revamp building regs in pursuit of electric dream
Developers will need to install electric car chargers at new schemes under measures paving the way for "the biggest overhaul in road transport technology since the development of the Benz patent motorcar…
The new-build home in 2050: NHBC predicts ‘radical adjustments’ to housing design
As the government pledges a major investment drive in construction innovations, researchers explore how house-builders will need to adapt their designs over the next 30 years to keep pace with new technology,…
Mishcon-backed start-up aims to streamline the conveyancing process
Thirdfort's transaction platform promises to quash fraud and speed-up deals
‘Alexa, get the headlines from PrimeResi’
PrimeResi can now be voice-activated: Just ask your Alexa-enabled device for the latest luxury property headlines
Dutch firms get started on ground-breaking 3D-printed build-to-rent homes
Eindhoven University and Dutch property investment giant Vesteda are claiming a "world first" with the construction of five 3D-printed build-to-rent homes.
Property portals are ‘displacing agents’ by ‘moving closer to the transaction’, says proptech expert
'In their efforts to diversify revenue streams, real estate portals are moving closer to the transaction and doing more of the transaction', says Mike DelPrete in an in-depth report on the future of property…
JLL launches $100m proptech venture fund
JLL Spark looks to back real estate-focused technology start-ups
Firstport duo joins James Caan-backed property management start-up
POD Management boosts senior team