Former PEXA C-suite executive John Zak has joined proptech scaleup LARKI to help fix planning bottlenecks using digital collaboration. LARKI, which is focused on 3D and AI technology for architectural design and planning permit assessments, appointed Mr Zak to the newly created role of chief business development officer. He will also serve as an executive director on LARKI’s board. Company founder and CEO Simon Cookes said that Mr Zak had spent more than 30 years working in I

A new generative artificial intelligence platform, which can converse with clients in 14 languages, is set to go live this month with more than 60 real estate brands already on board. Created by Australian proptech Propic, the platform dubbed “Claire” is fully autonomous and powered by proprietary pre-trained models designed for real estate and combined with large language capability.  Backed by View Media Group, Propic’s technology was designed to redefine consumer and agent

Australian end-to-end moving platform Happly has officially launched with a seed funding round of $1.75 million.  Founded by Sydney-based global entrepreneur Andrew Weinman, Happly leverages the latest technology to partner with best-in-class moving service providers including removalists, cleaners and packing specialists. It also takes care of other cumbersome moving tasks such as updating drivers’ licences and postal addresses.  The free-to-use platform allows users to sele

Facilio Co-Founder and CEO Prabhu Ramachandran explores property predictions for 2024 in this opinion piece: Navigating a Transformative Landscape with Integrated Solutions, Automation and Purposeful Innovation . “In 2023, we saw the consolidation that happened in the property operations space and the significant shift towards integrated solutions, marking a departure from point solutions. Looking ahead into 2024, it’s evident that the demand for platform-driven models will p

It has been a big month for Australia’s Proptech Podcast which has celebrated reaching 41,500 plays on Spotify while marking its fourth birthday. Launched in 2019 by proptech expert and Proptech Association Australia Founder and President Kylie Davis, the series has now also hit 110 episodes. Since its inception and the first podcast with Dan Swan from RealAR, the Proptech Podcast has covered a huge range of diverse topics – from cloud-based CRM platforms, digital property se

The Real Estate Institute of Australia’s first Commercial Real Estate Sustainability Report has revealed the challenges the $1 trillion sector is likely to face as Australia embarks on its transition to a 2050 net zero economy.  REIA president Hayden Groves said sustainability had emerged as a central pillar of the Australian commercial property sector. It would fundamentally alter the way businesses designed, constructed, operated and invested in real estate as it shaped the

Businesses have been urged to develop their strategic plans based on the current evolution of society as six emerging megatrends are predicted to shape the global economic future. The Ashurst Future Forces 2023 Report reveals that corporates, governments and other institutions will need to make significant changes during the next decade in order to be successful. The research, conducted by Economist Impact, identified the megatrends as: Changing Global Dynamics; Net Zero Tran

Australian proptech companies are generating over $1.4 billion of direct economic output and supporting more than 5700 jobs each year, according to a new industry report. Published by Proptech BNE – in partnership with the Office of the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, Brisbane Economic Development Agency, Proptech Association Australia, Ezypay and Deliotte – the 2023 Australian Proptech Economic Impact Report represents data collected from Australian founders over eight weeks

In partnership with Hong Kong Proptech Association (HKPTA) , this Australia-Hong Kong PropTech Virtual Bootcamp is designed to equip Australian PropTech startups with the knowledge and networks to scale their business into the Hong Kong market. The bootcamp is open to any Australian proptech vertical with a focus on construction, infrastructure, construction safety, metaverse, web3, blockchain and ESG focused solutions. The entire bootcamp will be delivered online and free of

By: Emily Canon, Head of API Products, PEXA It’s an exciting time for digital businesses with the rise of the API economy providing an opportunity to connect and thrive in digital ecosystems, extending customer reach at scale.  Application Programming Interface – or APIs, in simplistic terms, allow different pieces of software or applications to communicate with one another. These applications use and exchange data sources with the purpose of enhancing productivity, enabling

Climate resilience and sustainability have been announced as key themes for Sydney Build Expo 2023 to be held in March. Event director James McKenzie said topics such as the circular economy, net zero, embodied carbon management, regenerative design, renewable energy, building life cycles and environmental, social and governance (ESG) sustainability would all be up for discussion. “The effects of climate change have never been more pronounced, with flash floods and fires bein

By Paula Shearer Artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity has been a scorching discussion topic for decades – ever since the term was coined at a Dartmouth College conference in the United States in 1956. But, until recently, most AI has remained in science fiction novels, university studies and tech labs. Now it’s publicly available – within reach, and free to use, for anyone who has access to a computer keyboard or smartphone. But, is the real estate industry read

A new generation of proptech apps is saving tenants time, money and hassle when applying for rental accommodation in a crowded market.Against the background of Australia’s ongoing rental crisis, proptech apps can deliver tenants a winning edge in a tight market by saving them time, money and hassle when applying for a rental property.  Additionally, lease applications that are processed using cloud-based technology solutions benefit from a standardised approach that is consis

Proptech Association Australia is delighted to announce the finalists in the 2023 Proptech Awards, the only nationally coordinated awards for Australia’s booming property technology sector.     “We received 153 entries in total, a 23% increase on last year, and today we are announcing the finalists across 26 awards,” said Kylie Davis, Founder & President of Proptech Association Australia. “There will be 5 additional ‘best of the best’ winners revealed at our awards ceremony i

Proptech President Kylie Davis gave her annual overview of the past 12 months in proptech, based on observations of the Proptech Award entries. I am absolutely delighted to be here with you all live and in person this year. For those who were here last year, you’ll remember I managed to catch Covid just before the awards and spent the night watching you all on Zoom and missing all the fun. The only upside was that I was able to beam in secretly wearing my trackie dacks and ug

At a gala dinner in Sydney on Wednesday evening, Proptech Association Australia announced the winners of the third annual Proptech Awards. Over 350 people attended the sold-out event at The Fullerton Hotel to congratulate the winners of 24 category trophies, 5 best of the best awards, 2 open awards and the prestigious Proptech Leader of the Year accolade. “The Proptech Awards are Australian proptech’s night of nights,” said Kylie Davis, Founder & President of Proptech Assoc

The hottest tickets in the proptech calendar are now on sale! With more than 150 entries to this year’s Proptech Awards, tickets to the Gala Dinner in Sydney are selling fast.  The fancy but fun awards dinner will be held at the Fullerton hotel in Sydney on Wednesday July 19. It’s going to be a great night celebrating the success of proptech and the growth of the industry in 2023.  There are 33 awards to present to discover this year’s best proptechs across categories includi

A new national report has revealed that a lack of adequate office technology is impacting office occupancy in Australia, with 86% of Australians reporting an office tech gap. At a time when commercial occupancy rates across the country remain stubbornly low, the report delves into how Australian office worker expectations are changing in a digital-first, hybrid work environment and how this impacts their office attendance. Next Flex: Technology for the next generation Austral

An Annual General Meeting of the Proptech Association of Australia will be held as detailed below: Date of Meeting: Wednesday, 27 November 2024 Time of Meeting: 4:00 pm Location of Meeting: Virtual via Zoom The business to be conducted at the Annual General Meeting is in the meeting’s agenda attached to this Notice. Those wishing to nominate for a board position need to email the Secretary by 16 November 2024 – email accounts@proptechassociation.com.au with the full name