Real estate stories
New Zealand startup Housies lets Kiwis invest in property from just NZD $100, offering a new path to homeownership with shared equity options.
Buyers in top school zones are paying up to 89 percent more, with Auckland's Epsom Girls' Grammar leading the premium, data shows.
Offshore capital is helping New Zealand’s investment property market regain stability as larger commercial deals draw foreign buyers back in.
The guarantee aims to unlock stalled apartment projects in New South Wales, where more than 13,000 approved homes have not yet broken ground.
Greater reuse of building materials could cut emissions, lower costs and ease supply-chain risks as retrofits and construction expand.
New Zealand faces a shortage of luxury rental homes, losing thousands weekly as high-net-worth visitors struggle to find premium stays, harming the economy.
Business failures in New Zealand have steadied at elevated levels, with construction, services and retail still driving insolvency pressure.
Asia Pacific's manufacturing surge in semiconductors, pharma, and renewables is transforming industrial property needs, demanding high-tech, specialised facilities.
Tanium launches Ask Agent, an AI feature automating IT and security tasks via natural language, boosting efficiency in enterprises including healthcare and real estate.
Startups at the Moscow Startup Summit secured investment offers exceeding RUB ₽1.2 billion, showcasing AI and deeptech innovations from 42 countries.
Dashmote has raised $6 million to launch DashSalesAI, an AI agent boosting efficiency for field sales teams via mobile platforms like WhatsApp.
Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.
Avison Young has appointed Oliver Squires to lead its UK & EMEA data centre sector, enhancing expertise amid booming demand and major UK investments.
AI Strata alliance of ActiumAI and Michael Teys aims to automate Australia's strata management, improving speed, cost, and transparency for owners and managers.
Ken Marron has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at FLOW, leading technology across Asia Pacific as the firm expands its data centre operations in Tokyo and beyond.
Thai firms are redesigning offices with wellness, technology and inclusive spaces to support hybrid work and attract top talent amid evolving workplace trends.
Andy Reid launches S.O.L.D Network, a psychology-based real estate training platform, priced at AUD $30/month, to boost professionalism and trust in Australia.
Buddybee.ai has secured USD $1.9m in sales and signed 356 real estate agencies within two weeks, offering AI-driven workflow automation across industries.
Smart Spaces launches Max, an AI workplace concierge to simplify office management and enhance user interaction within smart commercial buildings.