Ordnance Survey picks winners for latest accelerator

With 19 of the world's 20 most dynamic cities located in the Asia Pacific region according to JLL, what pulls in investment in these emerging markets?

Switzerland-based short-term rental company GuestReady has acquired French rival BnbLord as part of its expansion drive. This is the third takeover of a competitor in as many years, with more planned.

Adoption of technology is accelerating across the UK and US, with a strong chance of rapid rollout if the solution is proved right in the first instance, according to Gabrielle McMillan, chief executive and co-founder of Equiem, the global tenant engagement platform.

The latest technology revolutionising infrastructure in cities, including 5G, energy storage, autonomous vehicles, and how property professionals can take advantage of these opportunities were all explored at this special event organised by PlaceTech.

HM Treasury-backed rent reporting service CreditLadder and the UK's largest building society have joined forces to help first-time buyers move on to the property ladder.

The Q1 Trend Talk brought us to Birmingham, where PlaceTech welcomed around 100 property and tech professionals from the all over the UK to explore the latest trends and issues within proptech.

Around 500 guests from property and proptech gathered for the MIPIM closing event, hosted by PlaceTech and Place North West, as the international property conference drew to a close.

The largest industrial developer in the world has produced a report on how it's beginning to deliver intelligently connected buildings in the UK.