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Kiwi Stories

Property Market stories

Housies lets Kiwis invest in property from just NZD $100

New Zealand startup Housies lets Kiwis invest in property from just NZD $100, offering a new path to homeownership with shared equity options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Property Market

Luxury rental shortage in New Zealand costs economy thousands weekly

New Zealand faces a shortage of luxury rental homes, losing thousands weekly as high-net-worth visitors struggle to find premium stays, harming the economy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

Supply Chain

FortHill Fund launches NZD $50m industrial property raise

FortHill Fund launches a NZD $50 million raise to expand its industrial property portfolio across Auckland, Christchurch, and Otago amid rising demand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Property Market stories

Data Protection

JLL unveils AI Property Assistant to boost real estate returns

JLL has launched the AI-powered Property Assistant to enhance property performance and boost financial returns across retail, industrial and office sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Hyperscale

Australia's data centre boom shifts to regional areas

Australia's data centre market is booming, with regional sites rising fast due to AI advances and renewable energy, doubling facilities in five years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

Human Capital Management

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Supply Chain

BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Property Market stories

Risk & Compliance

Credas launches Compliance Wallet to streamline property checks

Credas has launched its Compliance Wallet to reduce duplication and speed up property sector compliance checks with 15 million wallets available at launch.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Property Market

Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards

Andy Reid launches S.O.L.D Network, a psychology-based real estate training platform, priced at AUD $30/month, to boost professionalism and trust in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Email Security

Most Australians miss scam signs in property settlement emails

A PEXA survey found 97% of Australians in property transactions missed email scam signs during settlements, risking costly losses to cybercriminals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Property Market

PEXA completes national rollout with Northern Territory launch

PEXA completes its Australia-wide digital property settlement rollout with Northern Territory launch, exceeding AUD $1 trillion in annual transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Crypto

Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia

Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Crypto

Credas launches UK's first reusable compliance wallet for property

Credas launches the UK's first reusable compliance wallet to cut property ID checks from 5.4 to one, speeding up homebuying with verified digital credentials.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

YouTube

Keller Williams Singapore enters market with SGD $10m platform

Keller Williams Singapore launches with a SGD $10m platform, offering realtors up to 94% commission and AI-driven tools to boost independence and growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Data Analytics

Why real estate services must embrace AI now

AI is revolutionising real estate by speeding up closings, enhancing fraud detection, and boosting efficiency, making the sector safer and more consumer-friendly.

By Robert Saunders • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025

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

Fintech

PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers

Melbourne startup PropApp launches a new property app to help Australian homeowners connect with trusted agents, prioritising privacy and tailored support in Victoria.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025