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Australia & New Zealand property markets stay resilient

Measured investor demand and steady domestic capital kept Australia and New Zealand property dealmaking resilient despite weaker sentiment and higher caution.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Gallagher launches Kenai visitor management platform

The cloud-native system could help organisations manage visitors, staff and workplace operations from one platform, while boosting compliance and response.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Data centers

AI to boost Asia Pacific property demand, says report

Stronger AI adoption could lift office, industrial and retail demand in Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield says, despite automation fears.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Customer Experience

Wassist raises USD $1.1 million for WhatsApp commerce

The London startup aims to help smaller retailers turn WhatsApp chats into sales as it begins growth with fresh pre-seed funding.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

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Property Technology (PropTech) stories

Data Protection

From biometrics to zero trust secures physical-digital divide

Organisations are pairing biometrics with layered access controls as cyber and physical threats converge inside data centres and other sensitive facilities.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Sun, 28th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Gallagher Security launches podcast on access control

Security teams and IT departments are being pulled closer together as access control becomes part of wider digital infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

Smart Cities

Geospatial demand outpaces team capacity in Britain

Three-quarters of geospatial teams say demand is rising faster than capacity, heightening pressure on staff, systems and decision-making.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Fintech

Figure buys Kiavi in USD $717 million blockchain deal

The deal will add more than USD $7 billion a year in first-lien volume and strengthen Figure's push into blockchain-based lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Fintech

Scaleup launches AUD $25m fourth media-for-equity fund

Australian consumer startups can now tap fresh advertising stock instead of cash, as Scaleup Mediafund deploys its fourth AUD $25 million vehicle.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

The hidden operational risk behind eCommerce growth - and how to fix it

More eCommerce sites are exposed to contractor and visitor compliance gaps as dark stores and fulfilment hubs multiply across Australia.

By Charle Cao • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Fintech

Brickflow & Revcore launch distressed property team

Rising rates and insolvencies are forcing lenders to move faster on troubled assets, prompting a new workout service for distressed property.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

AI-powered PropTech listed by Toronto broker Peter Torkan

Toronto-based AI PropTech platform lists top realtor Peter Torkan as it expands its real estate marketplace and agent network across the city.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Armalytix launches compliance bundles for home movers

Home movers could face fewer repeated requests as property firms seek to curb delays and duplication in anti-money laundering checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Social Media

REA adds property walkthrough reels to app video hub

Buyers on the country's biggest property app will soon see more listings in video form, as REA widens its home-screen feed from July.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Digital Transformation

UK Open Property roadmap aims to speed up homebuying

Verified digital data could slash delays and failed deals in a homebuying market where transactions take 22 weeks on average.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026

Crypto

Sector disrupter lets small time investors into property market

Retail investors can now get a slice of Auckland housing developments from just NZD $500, as Propopoly tests FMA-backed tokenisation.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Homebuyers grow more confident as AI tools gain ground

Prospective buyers are increasingly using AI and other digital tools to navigate an unsettled housing market, with 59% feeling more confident than a year ago.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026