Thursday, October 15, 2026

Research

AI firms fuel flexible office demand across global tech hubs

The report identifies India, Ireland, the UAE, the UK and the US as markets where AI and flexible workspace ecosystems are becoming increasingly established.

Hostaway surveys STR operators on AI workflows

Hostaway conducted a survey of over 700 property managers and owners to analyse the level of AI adoption.

Construction productivity measured by new Cambridge framework

The new framework recently published by the University of Cambridge aims to understand how projects are delivered.

AI office demand to strengthen prime space

CBRE's research analysis considers where AI office demand is focused.

AI clusters expand across Europe amid office demand

Colliers’ research shows AI is growing strongly across Europe, with AI clusters emerging in major office markets.

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%.