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.

AI, data and automation top of UK mortgage lenders’ priorities

UK mortgage lenders turn to AI, automation and data interoperability to cut transaction times and improve efficiency in 2026.

AI gives short-term rental operators competitive edge

AI adoption is giving short-term rental operators a competitive edge as market pressure rises, according to new global industry research.

Part 3: senior living reimagined – independence, experience and AI

The final piece in this series explores how AI is reshaping senior living demand, from ageing in place to destination living from a new paper by M&G Investments.

Part 2: what AI means for residential living

The second in a three-part series explores how AI influences people’s long-term housing decisions from a new paper by M&G Investments.

Part 1: student living in the age of AI

The first in a three-part series explores student living in the age of AI from a new paper by M&G Investments.

AI model delivers step-change in property valuation accuracy

Explainable AI developed at a UK university could reshape how homes are priced, financed and assessed for risk.

AI and automation become critical for short-term rental operators

New research shows technology, AI and automation now central to how hosts and property managers protect performance and scale efficiently.

Under 9% quant experts say graduates prepared for AI

A CQF Institute survey finds that under 9% of quant experts say graduates are prepared for AI and machine learning challenges.

Optimism grows for AI in construction despite adoption challenges

RICS report reveals potential for AI to transform project design, scheduling, and risk management, but adoption remains low.

Research shows AI-optimised facilities outperform traditional operations

New research shows that AI-optimised facilities outperform traditional operations by 20% to 30%.