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AI shifts property managers from admin to advisory work
Software-as-a-Service

AI shifts property managers from admin to advisory work

Commercial property teams could spend less time on paperwork and more on tenant and landlord advice as AI takes over routine tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Golden Visa lifts New Zealand luxury rental demand
Hybrid & Remote Work

Golden Visa lifts New Zealand luxury rental demand

Wealthy overseas arrivals are pushing premium rentals higher, with Auckland demand more than six times up in May amid Golden Visa interest.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Gaze launches workplace intelligence tool in New Zealand
Data Analytics

Gaze launches workplace intelligence tool in New Zealand

Hybrid work is leaving many New Zealand offices underused, with businesses risking about NZD $270,000 a year from poor space planning.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Global Stories

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Bureau opens first London showroom & new booth range
Hybrid & Remote Work

Bureau opens first London showroom & new booth range

European buyers can now see Bureau's booths in person as the company expands beyond Australia and North America with a London base.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Skoyen buys Smovin to expand property software in Europe
Software-as-a-Service

Skoyen buys Smovin to expand property software in Europe

The deal gives Smovin long-term backing as it seeks to expand beyond Belgium and reduce manual rental administration across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
CortexForge unveils client-owned systems inside Microsoft
Software-as-a-Service

CortexForge unveils client-owned systems inside Microsoft

The consultancy says its approach keeps records and governance inside existing Microsoft tools, reducing reliance on outside vendors and scattered spreadsheets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Finexer says tax digital shift exposes SME finance gaps
Digital Transformation

Finexer says tax digital shift exposes SME finance gaps

Quarterly tax reporting is forcing UK SMEs to overhaul manual finance systems as real-time data becomes essential for compliance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

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Chexy adds Mastercard for Canadian bill payments and rewards
Fintech

Chexy adds Mastercard for Canadian bill payments and rewards

Canadians can now earn card rewards on rent and other household bills as the platform broadens access to recurring payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Record OS launches with USD $2 million pre-seed raise
Software-as-a-Service

Record OS launches with USD $2 million pre-seed raise

The UK tax overhaul is set to bring more self-employed workers and landlords online, creating demand for cheaper filing tools with human checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Young Canadians drive faster cashback use on Chexy
Fintech

Young Canadians drive faster cashback use on Chexy

Cashback spending on Chexy is rising fastest among Canadians under 40, highlighting a shift towards immediate rewards on bills, rent and taxes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026
HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch
Hyperscale

HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch

It aims to help landlords and local authorities apply housing rules consistently as regulatory scrutiny over decision-making intensifies.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Sole traders turn to AI for tax advice as rules change
Digital Transformation

Sole traders turn to AI for tax advice as rules change

Quick answers are winning out over professional fees, with 26% of UK sole traders now using AI for Making Tax Digital guidance as rules tighten.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
COHO names Jon Hurley Chief Product Officer as rollout
Software-as-a-Service

COHO names Jon Hurley Chief Product Officer as rollout

The shared-living software group is racing to update its platform for new rental rules as it targets faster growth across UK HMOs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Brickflow partners Factored on £50,000 rent advances
Fintech

Brickflow partners Factored on £50,000 rent advances

Landlords needing quick cash can now access up to GBP £50,000 against rent within 24 hours through Brickflow's platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Chexy raises USD $14 million to widen payments push
Fintech

Chexy raises USD $14 million to widen payments push

Backers see room for a bigger Canadian payments business as the fintech expands from rent into utilities, taxes and small-business bills.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
VerbaFlo raises $7m to scale AI real estate platform
Customer Experience

VerbaFlo raises $7m to scale AI real estate platform

VerbaFlo secures $7m seed funding led by Pi Labs to scale its multilingual AI platform for rental housing operators worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Starling unveils free MTD tax tool for sole traders
Fintech

Starling unveils free MTD tax tool for sole traders

Starling launches free in-app MTD tax tool for sole traders and landlords, ahead of April 2026 digital income tax rules from HMRC.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026