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Australia's data centre boom shifts to regional areas
Hyperscale

Australia's data centre boom shifts to regional areas

Australia's data centre market is booming, with regional sites rising fast due to AI advances and renewable energy, doubling facilities in five years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
Human Capital Management

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion
Supply Chain

BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Bricks and Agent registers 185% revenue growth using AI
Platform-as-a-Service

Bricks and Agent registers 185% revenue growth using AI

The proptech company Bricks and Agent almost tripled in size (185% of revenue growth) last year and now has more than 1,300,000 users in ANZ and the UK.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Fri, 5th May 2023
MRI Software acquires Rockend, looks to extend reach in ANZ
Property Market

MRI Software acquires Rockend, looks to extend reach in ANZ

MRI Software acquires Rockend to bolster its reach in the property management sector across Australia and New Zealand, serving 6,000 clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
Need the perfect flatmate? AI can help
Artificial Intelligence

Need the perfect flatmate? AI can help

A Kiwi entrepreneur has developed a flatmate-finding service called Mogeo, which is an algorithm that matches people to the perfect flatmates.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
University of Auckland property students get a taste of VR
AR, VR & Metaverse

University of Auckland property students get a taste of VR

The University of Auckland's Business School is now using virtual reality (VR) to teach students about construction and leaky homes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Kiwi 'PropTech' startup raises $2.3m to fund expansion
Cloud Services

Kiwi 'PropTech' startup raises $2.3m to fund expansion

Property tech firm Re-Leased has raised $2.3 million from New Zealand and UK investors in its first external capital round.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Property Market stories

Why real estate services must embrace AI now
Data Analytics

Why real estate services must embrace AI now

AI is revolutionising real estate by speeding up closings, enhancing fraud detection, and boosting efficiency, making the sector safer and more consumer-friendly.

By Robert Saunders • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges
Digital Transformation

UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges

Identity fraud in the UK real estate sector is rising sharply, prompting 65% of professionals to adopt digital tools for detection and prevention.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers
Fintech

PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers

Melbourne startup PropApp launches a new property app to help Australian homeowners connect with trusted agents, prioritising privacy and tailored support in Victoria.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Quality furniture choices can raise home values say experts
Smart Home

Quality furniture choices can raise home values say experts

Experts highlight how investing in quality furniture, especially solid timber pieces, can boost a home's market value beyond traditional renovations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund
Blockchain

MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund

MezFi appoints banking expert James Hardy to its advisory board as it nears the close of Fund 1, aimed at democratising mezzanine finance access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Bridgit broadens team with five new appointment additions
Property Market

Bridgit broadens team with five new appointment additions

Non-bank lender Bridgit has expanded its distribution team with the appointment of five Business Development Managers to meet rising business demand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Adopt AI to unlock 1.3 million affordable dwellings: PointData
Data Analytics

Adopt AI to unlock 1.3 million affordable dwellings: PointData

Analysis by PointData has identified 870,000 profitable new affordable homes and 425,000 new social housing dwellings across mainland Australia.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches
Apps

'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches

New app Yelsa, dubbed the Tinder of real estate, connects sellers with buyers in New Zealand, potentially saving thousands in fees and marketing costs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Jasper raises $2.3m led by European real estate investment giant
Jasper Wireless

Jasper raises $2.3m led by European real estate investment giant

Proptech startup Jasper has raised $2.3 million in a funding round led by pan-European investment and asset management firm M7 Real Estate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Software firm Re-Leased wins accolades at ExportNZ Awards
Property Market

Software firm Re-Leased wins accolades at ExportNZ Awards

Napier software firm Re-Leased has triumphed at the ExportNZ Hawke's Bay ASB Exporter of the Year Award, lauded for its innovative, scalable tech solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019