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Bricks and Agent registers 185% revenue growth using AI

The proptech company Bricks and Agent almost tripled in size (185% of revenue growth) last year and now has more than 1,300,000 users in ANZ and the UK.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Fri, 5th May 2023

Property Market

MRI Software acquires Rockend, looks to extend reach in ANZ

MRI Software acquires Rockend to bolster its reach in the property management sector across Australia and New Zealand, serving 6,000 clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Need the perfect flatmate? AI can help

A Kiwi entrepreneur has developed a flatmate-finding service called Mogeo, which is an algorithm that matches people to the perfect flatmates.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019

AR, VR & Metaverse

University of Auckland property students get a taste of VR

The University of Auckland's Business School is now using virtual reality (VR) to teach students about construction and leaky homes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

Cloud Services

Kiwi 'PropTech' startup raises $2.3m to fund expansion

Property tech firm Re-Leased has raised $2.3 million from New Zealand and UK investors in its first external capital round.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Data Analytics

Skyfii renews data analytics contract with The GPT Group

Skyfii extends contract with The GPT Group for another three years, expanding its suite of analytics and marketing services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Property Market stories

Supply Chain

Certainty for trades in an uncertain economic environment

Rising costs, labour shortages and patchy demand are forcing trades firms to adapt fast as construction failures mount and projects stay funded.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022

Supply Chain

Crunch time: inside the Condev crisis

Queensland developers are being asked to inject millions as Condev races to complete projects and avert collapse.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

Housing

Why NSW just hit developers with a $12b tax

Developers in NSW face a new levy on land value uplift as the state seeks to fund infrastructure and future housing growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021

Housing

Global house prices defy pandemic

House prices in major cities have held firm through the downturn, though UBS warns falling rents and weaker incomes could trigger a correction.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Oct 2020

Physical Security

What lies ahead for property in the rest of 2020?

Property activity is likely to soften as recession, rising unemployment and a spring listings surge test demand in coming months.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020

Apps

'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches

New app Yelsa, dubbed the Tinder of real estate, connects sellers with buyers in New Zealand, potentially saving thousands in fees and marketing costs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020

Auckland Council

How the government’s $6.8b transport spend-up will effect the property market

Auckland’s southern land values could rise as the transport package unlocks new homes, jobs and development, Colliers says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020

Supply Chain

How timber construction is transforming Australian development

Mass timber is opening up faster, cheaper projects across Australia, with new code changes and local supply widening its use beyond niche builds.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019

Jasper Wireless

Jasper raises $2.3m led by European real estate investment giant

Proptech startup Jasper has raised $2.3 million in a funding round led by pan-European investment and asset management firm M7 Real Estate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019

Robotics

Five trends in facilities management you should know about

Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019

Property Market

Software firm Re-Leased wins accolades at ExportNZ Awards

Napier software firm Re-Leased has triumphed at the ExportNZ Hawke's Bay ASB Exporter of the Year Award, lauded for its innovative, scalable tech solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019