Property Technology (PropTech) stories
PropTech must end the invisible admin tax on agents
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
PropTech's biggest threat is not disruption, but an invisible admin tax draining agents' time, equity and long-term career potential.
Estate agents file fewer suspicious activity reports as lawyers file more
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Estate agents report fewer suspicious property deals as lawyers' alerts surge, widening the anti-money laundering gap between the sectors.
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
Lucion adds in-house AI to upgrade NexGen compliance
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saas
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edutech
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data protection
Lucion has embedded in-house AI into its NexGen platform, promising continuous, data-led compliance oversight for complex UK estates.
GoCanopy raises EUR €2.1m for AI real estate platform
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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rpa
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erp
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llms
GoCanopy secures EUR €2.1m seed funding to build an AI-driven “system of record” for institutional real estate investors in Europe.
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to scale trade service agents
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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saas
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uc
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rpa
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to grow its AI agents that answer calls, book jobs and automate admin for trades and field service firms.
iwGROUP names John Horsman Account Director for iwCONNECT
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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crm
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uc
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digital transformation
iwGROUP appoints telecoms veteran John Horsman as Account Director to spearhead iwCONNECT, its integrated telecoms and technology division.
Credas trials digital wallet to streamline UK conveyancing
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
Credas and DezrezLegal complete first live home move using a reusable digital compliance wallet to cut repeated ID checks in conveyancing.
Griffin processes GBP £3 billion as revenue surges
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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dr
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fintech
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blockchain
UK bank Griffin posts fivefold revenue surge as it processes GBP £3 billion in payments and signs more than 50 platform customers.
Conveyd raises GBP £2.5m to speed up UK home buying
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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fintech
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cx
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martech
UK start-up Conveyd raises GBP £2.5m to expand its AI-driven conveyancing platform, promising to cut home purchase times to weeks.
Willow & BNP Paribas bring AI to European buildings
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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iot
Willow and BNP Paribas Real Estate link AI with digital twins to turn European buildings into conversational, data-driven assets.
AI identity fraud fears surging among UK homebuyers
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
UK homebuyers fear AI-fuelled ID fraud as two-thirds worry about fake documents yet still share sensitive data via email and messaging apps.
Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
Student Energy Group hits UK Fast Growth Index top five
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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power / energy
Student Energy Group has been named fifth in the Midlands in the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, spotlighting its rapid student energy expansion.
Smart Spaces unveils Max AI agent to transform office management
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace
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smart building
Smart Spaces launches Max, an AI workplace concierge to simplify office management and enhance user interaction within smart commercial buildings.
Neil Williams joins Credas as Chief Technology Officer for growth
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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ict sector
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legaltech
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bt
Neil Williams joins Credas as CTO to lead technology growth, focusing on AI innovation and expanding the company's presence in new markets and sectors.
JLL unveils AI Property Assistant to boost real estate returns
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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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.
Elumo launch promises to revolutionise shared space rents
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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physical security
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access control
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ux
Essensys has launched elumo, a breakthrough solution aimed at transforming the management of shared meeting spaces amid the growing trend of hybrid work.
REdirect Consulting & SAY enter PropTech partnership
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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rpa
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ai
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m&a
Global PropTech provider REdirect Consulting collaborates with SAY Property Consulting to streamline services in the UK's evolving Rental Living market.
Schneider Electric VP appointed by CEW
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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edutech
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digital transformation
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power / energy
Schneider Electric appoints Louise Monger as a member of Chief Executive Women, recognizing her leadership in the industry. #genderadvancement.