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UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges
Digital Transformation

UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges

Identity fraud in the UK real estate sector is rising sharply, prompting 65% of professionals to adopt digital tools for detection and prevention.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Real estate stories

myCOI launches illumend to automate insurance compliance tasks
Digital Transformation

myCOI launches illumend to automate insurance compliance tasks

myCOI launches illumend, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify third-party insurance compliance for risk managers and property teams alike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions
Unified Communications

Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
JLL Design consolidates global design services under one brand
Branding

JLL Design consolidates global design services under one brand

JLL has launched JLL Design, a global consultancy unifying its design services to enhance delivery across workplace, retail, and hospitality sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
CyrusOne appoints James Miller for European site acquisition
Hyperscale

CyrusOne appoints James Miller for European site acquisition

CyrusOne has appointed James Miller as Senior Director of Site Acquisition for Europe, tasked with enhancing data centre site development across the continent.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Real estate stories

Tired of council consent delays
Risk & Compliance

Tired of council consent delays

Homebuyers and developers could see consent waits cut sharply, as New Zealand's first accredited private provider targets approvals in as little as 10 days.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Is it getting cheaper to build a house?
Energy efficient

Is it getting cheaper to build a house?

Falling section prices are making new builds slightly more affordable, even as construction costs keep rising faster than inflation.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Data Army rebrands Proptech Cloud as Intel, broadens scope
Data Analytics

Data Army rebrands Proptech Cloud as Intel, broadens scope

Data Army has rebranded Proptech Cloud as Data Army Intel, expanding beyond property data to offer broader industry insights via Snowflake Marketplace.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Quality furniture choices can raise home values say experts
Smart Home

Quality furniture choices can raise home values say experts

Experts highlight how investing in quality furniture, especially solid timber pieces, can boost a home's market value beyond traditional renovations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Foreign buyers put off by uncertainty
IT Industry

Foreign buyers put off by uncertainty

Unclear residential property rules are pushing overseas investors towards Australia and Dubai, risking hundreds of millions in capital for New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
New Zealand’s imbalance of office space
Sustainability

New Zealand’s imbalance of office space

Rising tenant demand is exposing a shortage of green offices, with Auckland alone facing a 164,000 sqm shortfall, JLL says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 11th May 2025
‘Remarkably’ steady property market brings reliability
Property Market

‘Remarkably’ steady property market brings reliability

High stock and subdued sales are giving New Zealand buyers and sellers rare breathing room as prices stay within a tight band.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
$63m shaved off property asking prices since January
NZD

$63m shaved off property asking prices since January

More than NZD $63 million was cut from home asking prices in the first quarter as higher stock and longer selling times forced sellers to negotiate.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Peter Maloney appointed CEO of Lextech in leadership shake-up
Risk & Compliance

Peter Maloney appointed CEO of Lextech in leadership shake-up

Lextech announces leadership changes with Peter Maloney appointed CEO and Rafe Berding as Chief Growth Officer, aimed at boosting innovation and customer success.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Tariffs add to uncertainty for borrowers
Risk & Compliance

Tariffs add to uncertainty for borrowers

Borrowers face a slower economic recovery, with the Reserve Bank signalling room for further OCR cuts as tariff uncertainty clouds mortgage rates.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights
Agricultural Technology

DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights

Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Housing market remains stagnant for now
Property Market

Housing market remains stagnant for now

Buyers still face a subdued market as national asking prices stay below last year’s levels, even with more homes listed for sale.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025