Real estate stories
Gallabox has secured USD $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven WhatsApp tools, aiming to transform communication for small and medium enterprises.
JLL has expanded its Asia Pacific data centre capital markets platform, appointing Luke Jackson and Bob Tan as regional co-heads to enhance investor services.
James Cameron has been appointed Head of Energy & Infrastructure for Asia Pacific at JLL, driving the firm's expansion in the region from Singapore.
Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.
Non-bank lender Bridgit has expanded its distribution team with the appointment of five Business Development Managers to meet rising business demand.
Bengaluru’s warehousing and logistics firms are set for a bigger showcase as 165 companies and 10,000 professionals gather in November.
New Zealand’s housing market finished 2024 quietly, with sales, prices and listings all showing mixed shifts as inventory stayed elevated.
Slower construction inflation should ease pressure on would-be buyers, with CoreLogic saying house-building costs rose just 1.1% over the past year.
House prices are still 17.6% below their post-Covid peak, with weak Auckland and Wellington values weighing on 2025 prospects.
A new tile showcase at Tokyo Big Sight aims to draw architects and builders as JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2024 expands its international reach.
More than 560 exhibitors from around the world will help draw 34,443 visitors to Tokyo Big Sight, signalling stronger global demand for building tech.
The Tokyo exhibition will bring global building and housing experts together as Japan’s construction sector seeks smarter, more efficient solutions.
Harvey Norman reports a turnaround with a profit of NZD 9.86 million for the year despite a 10.4% fall in revenue to NZD 62.04 million.
Litera has acquired Office & Dragons to enhance its legal tech offerings, leveraging automation and AI to improve document workflows for legal professionals.
Mortgage holders may get further relief early next year, but house prices are likely to rise only modestly as listings and unemployment stay high.
India's data centre capacity is set to soar by 66% by 2026, with an addition of 604 MW, driven by AI advancements and extensive 5G rollout.
Gary Winter from Parcel Pending predicts a surge in out-of-home delivery solutions by 2025, driven by rising demand and evolving consumer preferences.
JLL Thailand has brokered a major real estate deal on Bangna-Trat Road, signalling the nation's evolving role as a digital infrastructure hub.
Wayfinder has launched WayGPT, an AI tool set to revolutionise Australia's real estate sector by enhancing agent performance and operational efficiency.
The Real Estate Authority has published guidance for real estate professionals on the responsible use of generative AI, stressing accountability for service delivery.