Real estate stories

Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool
Yesterday
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
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apple pay
Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.

WayScape launches integrated AI real estate platform in Australia
3 days ago
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crm
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digital transformation
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WayScape has launched Australia's first AI-powered real estate platform, uniting agents and tools to cut admin by 80% and boost lead conversion.

Why your tech partner is key to surviving AML Tranche 2
3 days ago
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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legaltech
Australia's AML Tranche 2 starts July 2026, requiring firms to adopt advanced tech for compliance or risk fines of AUD $19,000 daily per breach.

Why real estate services must embrace AI now
5 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
AI is revolutionising real estate by speeding up closings, enhancing fraud detection, and boosting efficiency, making the sector safer and more consumer-friendly.

DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia
Last week
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
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insurance
DAS launches a new climate dataset to help insurers, banks and property firms manage long-term climate risks affecting rural Australia.

Malaysia, Thailand & Japan lead Asia Pacific data centre growth
Last week
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hyperscale
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ai
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cloud services
Malaysia, Thailand and Japan are set to lead Asia Pacific's data centre growth, with Malaysia improving capacity per capita by 80% by 2030, says Cushman & Wakefield.

Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure
Last week
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hyperscale
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dei
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dc
Kao Data’s new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.

UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Identity fraud in the UK real estate sector is rising sharply, prompting 65% of professionals to adopt digital tools for detection and prevention.

JLL unveils AI Property Assistant to boost real estate returns
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data protection
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data analytics
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financial systems
JLL has launched the AI-powered Property Assistant to enhance property performance and boost financial returns across retail, industrial and office sectors.

AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
Last month
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data protection
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private cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.

Data Army rebrands Proptech Cloud as Intel, broadens scope
Last month
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Data Army has rebranded Proptech Cloud as Data Army Intel, expanding beyond property data to offer broader industry insights via Snowflake Marketplace.

Quality furniture choices can raise home values say experts
Last month
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smart home
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property market
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real estate
Experts highlight how investing in quality furniture, especially solid timber pieces, can boost a home's market value beyond traditional renovations.

myCOI launches illumend to automate insurance compliance tasks
Last month
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digital transformation
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physical security
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risk & compliance
myCOI launches illumend, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify third-party insurance compliance for risk managers and property teams alike.

Five startups win ABB’s challenge with AI energy solutions
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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cartech
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ai
Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.

Peter Maloney appointed CEO of Lextech in leadership shake-up
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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real estate
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financial services
Lextech announces leadership changes with Peter Maloney appointed CEO and Rafe Berding as Chief Growth Officer, aimed at boosting innovation and customer success.

JLL Design consolidates global design services under one brand
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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branding
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jll
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hospitality
JLL has launched JLL Design, a global consultancy unifying its design services to enhance delivery across workplace, retail, and hospitality sectors.

CyrusOne appoints James Miller for European site acquisition
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
CyrusOne has appointed James Miller as Senior Director of Site Acquisition for Europe, tasked with enhancing data centre site development across the continent.

DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.

Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk calls for broader protections under Australia's Scam Prevention Framework Bill, highlighting significant security gaps across various industries.

Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.