The iconic “Great Australian Dream” of homeownership is undergoing a transformation in the face of modern economic challenges. In a recent interview, Lucinda Hartley, co-founder of Mondus Capital, a leading proptech innovator, discussed key industry trends and the role of technology in shaping the future of homeownership. “The traditional concept of the ‘Great Australian Dream’ needs to adapt to modern economic realities.,” Lucinda stated. Redefining Aspiration The tradition

Proptech veteran David McKenzie, founder of inclood , the world’s first network exchange platform, addressed a Proptech Forum meeting, stressing the urgent need for greater collaboration and integration within the industry. “We need to move away from siloed systems and embrace a more unified approach,” McKenzie urged. He highlighted a critical disconnect between technology and its end users, advocating for community-based platforms to bridge this gap. Centralized Intelligence

PROPTECH BY THE NUMBERS  Introduction “You can focus on things that are barriers, you can focus on scaling the wall or you can focus on redefining the problem.”   Tim Cook, CEO of Apple They say that numbers never lie. And the numbers in our At A Glance view of the year certainly paint a powerful picture.  At last year’s AGM, I highlighted the challenge that the Proptech Association faced in 2024 moving from startup to scaleup. Startups are run on energy, passion, and enthusi

Alex Collins, a seasoned PropTech professional with 15 years of industry experience, recently joined Cloudstaff to help businesses navigate the world of outsourcing. Drawing on his extensive background, Alex offers valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities facing PropTech companies today. Ethical and Responsible Outsourcing Alex is passionate about educating the industry on ethical outsourcing practices. He emphasises the importance of compliance with loc

Sales is a process, not an art form, delegates at the 2024 Proptech Forum were reminded by ProptechGuru founder, Mark Hollands.  In a lively roundtable discussion, Hollands addressed the critical question of when proptech founders should transition from selling their product or service to establishing a dedicated sales team. While acknowledging the inherent ability of founders to champion their own products and services, attendees recognised the inevitable need for dedicated

29 September 2024 Committee Secretary Standing Committee of Economics Via email: economics.sen@aph.gov.au   Dear Chair   Financial Regulatory Framework and Home Ownership The Proptech Association of Australia (Proptech Australia) is the nationally and globally recognised peak member organisation for the property technology sector in Australia.  We represent the fast-growing property technology sector which is estimated at approximately 480 locally active businesses that are d

The Proptech Association Australia made the following submission in response to the NSW Draft Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024.  To access a copy of the Public Consultation Draft, click here   Trina Jones Rental Services Commissioner 23 September 2024   Comments on Public Consultation Draft of  Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024 From: Proptech Association of Australia   RE: S1[3] – Section 23 Limits on amounts payable by tenant before agreement Proposed wordin

Proptech Awards raise $5610 for charity The proptech community raised more than $5600 to fight homelessness with a silent auction run as part of the recent Proptech Awards 2024.  Ferocious online bidding took place on the MarketBuy platform across the evening from thto purchase an exclusive wine experience package in the McLaren Vale from Smidge Wines and, separately, an environmental offer to save a corner of tropical rain forest from new proptech startup Square By Square.

Proptech Association Australia has announced the winners of its coveted 2024 Proptech of the Year awards at the Fullerton Hotel, Sydney, tonight. More than 125 proptech companies representing the depth and spread of solutions across 13 functional categories entered the awards, making it the biggest event in its four-year history. These included awards for AI solutions, affordable housing, construction, off-the-plan, energy efficiency, and asset management, as well as the trad

Proptech Awards 2024 Finalists Announced: Celebrating Innovation in Australia’s Property Technology Sector   SYDNEY (June 20, 2024) – Proptech Association Australia is thrilled to announce the finalists for the prestigious Proptech Awards 2024. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and groundbreaking innovations of companies and individuals shaping the future of property technology (Proptech) in Australia. The Proptech Awards 2024 have garnered an impressive num

PROPTECH BY THE NUMBERS  189 members 5528 LinkedIn followers 1919 mailing list  153 award entries 120 award finalists  33 award winners 9 proptech panels hosted 13 roundtables 4 live networking events 2 government consultation 1 invitation to a government advisory committee 1 position paper 30 podcast interviews with members 8 new advisory committee members Introduction “Failure and invention are inseparable twins. To invent you have to experiment, and if you know in advance

In FY23 we saw steady growth of our membership and more enthusiasm and support for our flagship events – our Awards and Forum. We were also able to have some dedicated support to help our members and do some more advocacy work. Our income was $197K compared to $163K last year. Proptech memberships accounted for  $65K, steady from last year Associates for $14K, a 100% increase from last year As at 30 June 23,  the Awards event had generated $43K of income from tickets, and spo

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