Sunday, August 30, 2026

Research

AI surges but firms struggle to accelerate beyond pilot studies

Research conducted by RICS from industry professionals worldwide analyses the use of AI and conversion into regular use.

Middle East leads global AI adoption amid high productivity

A report analyses Middle East organisations and finds they have been translating AI investment into business outcomes.

Occupiers expect AI to reshape office space requirements

Global occupiers are considering how AI could affect future office requirements as technology becomes a bigger factor in real estate decisions.

Is real estate’s AI ‘opt-out’ nearly extinct? 

A survey conducted by Delta Media Group analyses whether real estate brokerages are going to adopt AI in practice.

AI firms accelerate office expansion in H1 2026

A report by Savills finds AI firms have driven prime office demand in H1 2026 following rapid sector growth.

Impact of AI on estate agency employment

Jefferies London explore how is AI changing some roles in estate agency, while still relying on human workflow and skills.

India’s office market shifts to ‘smart footage’ 

India’s commercial office sector enters a new era where AI and PropTech are drivers of efficiency, sustainability, and value. 

London could see high uptakes of AI led offices by 2033

London could see high uptakes in AI‑led offices by 2033, indicated by new research conducted by CBRE.

Property sector leads AI adoption in Australia

New research indicates property services are leading the small and medium enterprise sector AI adoption in Australia.

DataTrace releases white paper on AI deployment

DataTrace announces the release of its new white paper, and details how AI is reshaping title workflows.

Australian property and finance SMEs adopt AI

Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in property and finance begin adopting AI at a rapid pace.

The impact of PropTech on innovation in real estate

MetaProp and PwC have been in partnership since 2016 to follow the evolution of PropTech, and its impact on global real estate markets. 

AI-powered model helps identify undefended buildings at risk of flooding

Snowflake and Ordnance Survey collaborate on flood readiness model data project, set to help identify 1.2m undefended buildings at risk.

Connected building systems shows increase in operating efficiency

Parks Associates and DOOR release research, highlighting the operational impact of connected building technologies in multifamily properties.

Data reveals top-performing Vrbo listings

AI analysis highlights the listing details and platform settings that consistently drive higher bookings on Vrbo.