Baum becomes expert advisor to AI firm Proda

Edmond de Rothschild, which comprises €150bn in assets under management, has set up a new fund it claims uses Artificial Intelligence to identify attractive investment opportunities in key European cities.

The We Company has announced the launch of its private real estate investment arm, ARK, in a move to establish the company as a landlord.

The telecom giant has become the first to confirm a UK switch-on date. The 5G network will launch initially in seven cities in the UK on 3 July for both consumers and businesses.

MetaProp has opened its popular accelerator programme to fresh applications from around the world. The winning startups will benefit from investor introductions, mentoring advice, industry connections and up to $250,000 financing.

UKGBC has developed a new framework definition for net zero carbon buildings in a move to provide the industry with clarity on how to achieve net zero carbon in construction and operation.

The UK PropTech Association celebrated its relaunch after the FUTURE: PropTech conference in London last night. The relaunch involves a range of new membership options for the wider property industry and aims to encourage greater levels of collaboration and innovation.

With the funds, Lane plans to make a string of hires and office openings across the US. Last month, the firm opened an office in New York and will be opening another in Los Angeles in Q3 of this year.

The deal has seen Japan's largest housebuilder acquire a 35% stake in Urban Splash's modular business, with Splash also receiving £30m of investment from Homes England.

Dr Hien Quoc Ngo is working on a network system that requires no cells to improve data speeds, reliability and connectivity and help meet the demands of future wireless systems.