MRI strengthens war chest as buying spree continues

Avison Young’s Global 2020 Forecast paints a picture of a property sector showing resilience in the face of ‘complex shifting forces’.

The agenda for FUTURE PropTech 2020 has been released. This year’s theme, Re-imagining Real Estate, is aimed at driving the proptech conversation forward with original insights on a wide range of topics.

Mike Edge, head of real estate at Mills & Reeves' Manchester office, shares what needs to happen in 2020 to move the industry on, what's going to be hot, and the challenges the leading law firm will be tackling.

Data is already fundamental to what I do. I work with clients to help solve their business challenges, sitting at the intersection of people, property and place, says Harri John.

Samy Kamkar, privacy and security researcher and cofounder of Openpath, joined PlaceTech to chat about the security threats in real estate, the time he was arrested by the US secret services and three simple steps companies can take to prevent being hacked.

The acquisition of the London-based company represents CREtech’s aims to build the largest international property technology community through a new global expansion strategy.

What will the world look like in 2050? The advisory giant has produced an extensive 68-page report looking at four plausible future scenarios based on the intersection between our planet’s health and societal conditions, with an aim to inform decisions on the design and planning of the built environment.

PlaceTech spoke to Fionnuala Hogan, managing director of investment at the venture capital firm, about the fund's plans and saving the planet by improving the industry.

The mixed-use developer is looking to offer early-stage tech companies a six to 12 month development programme and establish a tech hub in what's often seen as the UK's second city.