Thousands of people are building startups around property technology, with billions of dollars in seed-funding: $30bn and $50bn thus far. The industry is attracting a diverse culture of people from across the globe – with a strong percentage of women in the lead. [1] Due to this diversity, it brings…
While the digital revolution changed the way we work, go about our days, and communicate, it has also infiltrated the real estate sector. One of the most remarkable innovations that have emerged from the digital revolution is the Internet of Things (IoT), which has been swooping the headlines over the…
Couches that can transform into beds were an innovation loved by all minimalistic designers, and large furniture companies quickly joined the trend, with ‘hacks’ to living smart, saving people time, money, and space in their homes. As the movement progressed, ‘smart’ transformed into a different definition, reflecting the use of…
Dubai holds a strategic location on the map, and the rise of proptech (property technology) in its real estate market has been attracting foreign investors from across the world. In the first quarter of 2018, Dubai witnessed a staggering AED 111 billion real estate transactions.[1] Throughout the year, the top…
Mandatory maintenance is an apt oxymoron that sometimes defines real estate today. The combined efforts of landlords or property managers in ensuring properties under their portfolio are well-maintained leaves much to be questioned. Usually, maintenance is more of an auxiliary function of property management firms, as the focus is on…
In this ultra-competitive real-estate market that sometimes doesn’t put the odds in your favour, a number of empty properties in your portfolio are not a good prospect. Regardless of you using a property management CRM, or being in the residential, rental or commercial market, the fundamentals of keeping all your…
