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Former global design leader launches AI-driven nHabit rental platform

Former architecture chief launches nHabit, an AI-powered rental platform using geospatial intelligence to transform how renters find homes.
Operto launches Operto ONE, a coordinated AI platform for independent hotels | AI PropTech News

Operto launches coordinated AI system for independent hotels

Operto launches Operto ONE, a coordinated AI platform designed to manage distribution, guest services and operations for independent hotels.
Morrison Foerster forms partnership with Legora | AI PropTech News

Morrison Foerster deploys Legora in new partnership

Global law firm Morrison Foerster forms a strategic partnership with agentic AI firm Legora.
CBRE appoints Chief Technology & Transformation Officer | AI Proptech News

CBRE appoints Chief Technology & Transformation Officer

Commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE Group Inc. announce the appointment of a new Chief Technology & Transformation Officer. 
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Development & Construction

The Assembly Place set to launch AI-powered co-living hub

The Assembly Place is set to launch Singapore’s first AI-powered smart co-living hub in the Geylang district.

Platform 37 and The AI Exchange: new spaces for AI innovation 

Landmark King’s Cross building Platform 37 and The AI Exchange in London is named after a breakthrough moment in AI research.

AUAR wins ULI PropTech Innovation Challenge 2025

Automated Architecture is named European winner of ULI’s PropTech Innovation Challenge for its AI-led timber housing platform.

Prophetic powers D.R. Horton’s AI-driven land acquisition

Prophetic secures nationwide rollout with D.R. Horton, using AI to speed land decisions and support faster housing development across the United States.

NavLive selects NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX to power AI construction scanner

Edge AI system-on-module brings on-device SLAM and computer vision to handheld construction scanning.

Smart Buildings & Facilities Management

Investment & Market Trends

Lincoln Property Company exceeds $2bn in 2026 capital formation

Lincoln Property Company has surpassed $2bn in capital formation following an investment program led by affiliates.

measurable.energy receives further investment

The deepened investment will help measurable.energy in their next phase of growth and internal expansion.

Emerging Tech & Innovation

GrowthFactor launches AI analyst for commercial real estate

The AI analyst is designed for commercial real estate workflows offering an agent-first product experience.

ManageCasa announces AI assistant Minii 

The AI-powered assistant has new capabilities and will be key for property managers and residents.

Virtual Staging Art launches PropLens

A new mobile app from Virtual Staging Art for professional property shoots cleans up and exports listing-ready photos.

RealAnalytica launches Atlas Agents for real estate

Atlas Agents is designed to follow up leads, analyse listings and market data, monitor transactions and other routine tasks.

Realsy launches AI property evaluation platform with Restb.ai

The property evaluation platform is based on photo-based quality and condition scoring.

Spicerhaart trials AI photo enhancement for listings

The AI tool can remove from photos items like temporary clutter, toys, and scattered clothing.

Leadership

Certainty, not just reform, will define Burnham’s early property agenda

Managing Director at Search Acumen examines Andy Burnham’s early property agenda, from land tax reform and devolution to AI and market certainty.

AI transforms real estate project delivery in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's real estate sector accelerates project delivery timescales with integrated AI adoptions.

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Transactions & Brokerage

Deepki acquires AI startup Camion

Deepki’s acquisition of Camion marks the company’s fourth acquisition to date.

CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to accelerate Arabic Voice AI

CNTXT AI has announced the acquisition of enterprise AI company Actualize which is set to accelerate AI Arabic voice deployment.

AI firm Boltz brings Kings Cross office to full occupancy

Boltz's new tenancy at Clearbell’s Kings Cross office will take the building to full capacity.  

Crib App acquires CirclePe to simplify co-living rental transactions

Crib App announces the acquisition of CirclePe as the company seeks to simplify rental transactions in India’s co-living sector.

Research

Data & Analytics

Fyma and GAA Living target Build to Rent data gap

Fyma and GAA Living have formed a strategic partnership to bridge data gaps across the UK’s Build to Rent sector.

Alfred announces the launch of Arqline

Alfred introduces Arqline, unified national operating platform built to deliver stronger performance across multifamily and BTR portfolios.

Property shares dip amid AI fears 

Property shares drop as investors question long-term agency margins, betting AI automation will change real estate business models.

Optiml and Scaler delivers intelligence for institutional portfolios

Optiml and Scaler collaborate to connect real estate data infrastructure with institutional-grade decision intelligence.

Key Data launches Dex AI to turn STR analytics into daily performance actions

Key Data launches Dex AI, an AI-powered analytics tool helping short-term rental managers turn performance data into daily actions.

Former global design leader launches AI-driven nHabit rental platform

Former architecture chief launches nHabit, an AI-powered rental platform using geospatial intelligence to transform how renters find homes.