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YachtWorld launches in ChatGPT to woo early buyers

Buyers can now move from broad yacht questions in ChatGPT to YachtWorld listings, as brokers seek visibility earlier in the sales funnel.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Physical Security

rf IDEAS adds Gallagher badge support in Apple Wallet

Workplaces can now use one mobile badge for doors, sign-on and printing, reducing separate enrolment and issuance for each system.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Physical Security

Gunnebo to sell Entrance Control unit to ASSA ABLOY

Completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 would leave Gunnebo focused on safe storage, while ASSA ABLOY expands its access systems offering.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

World Cup lifts Baselane short-term rental income in host cities 60%

Host-city landlords saw a sharp uplift as tournament demand pushed Baselane customers' short-term rental payouts up 60% year on year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

TBC Bank Group buys majority stake in OLX Uzbekistan

It gives TBC Bank a profitable online marketplace in Uzbekistan, reaching 5 million monthly users and opening new payment and lending opportunities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Cascade raises USD $3.5 million for AI construction platform

The seed cash will help the New York startup expand its AI tools that flag early construction bids, a market worth billions to firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

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Property Technology (PropTech) stories

Artificial Intelligence

realestate.com.au launches AI property search suite

Buyers may find homes faster as the platform widens conversational search across apps, while agents gain tools to sharpen listings and campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Brickflow & Together launch instant broker loan tool

Brokers using Brickflow can now secure decisions in seconds on selected Together loans, cutting delays at the start of commercial finance cases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Data sharing

UK homebuyers face unexpected costs in 95% of moves

Unexpected charges are deepening stress for UK buyers, with most reporting costs they had not budgeted for and longer-than-expected move times.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

UK landlords boost AI use to 65% as adoption widens

Most UK commercial landlords are still only piloting AI, as integration and skills gaps, not cost, slow wider rollout across portfolios.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Gallagher launches cloud visitor management in Australia

A cloud-based platform could help Australian sites replace manual visitor checks with one system for staff, contractors, guests and compliance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

AIBUILD launches StrataXcel for Australia's strata sector

Victorian strata managers could cut paperwork as the new platform automates invoices, budgets and documents for a sector worth AUD $1.3 trillion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

HomeVault launches AI property records platform globally

Missing warranties and compliance papers could now delay claims and sales less often, as the New Zealand startup takes its property records tool worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

GrowIt taps Modern Treasury for real estate payments

Real estate sponsors could cut manual fund handling as the platform adds account, reconciliation and distribution tools across ACH, RTP, FedNow and wires.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month