HqO and Office App join forces in $500m business

Seeking to personalise the entire home buying process across EMEA, the proptech startup secured $20m in Series A funding to accelerate its expansion in the region.

Paul Unger, editor of PlaceTech, was joined by Paul Speariett, former co-founder of Forge and now regional director at Yardi, to discuss Forge Bluepoint Visitor Management and its role in bringing people back to the office with confidence.

Global real estate developer Cadillac Fairview has partnered with HqO to roll out a tenant experience app across its Canadian portfolio.

Tapping into demand for flexible accommodation, JLL has launched a short-term rental service to compete with Airbnb and Booking.com.

Londoners can now find available desks on their phone, walk in and pay for access for as little or long as they use the space, thanks to the latest startup from serial tech founder Mark Smukler.

Tapping into the rise of hybrid working, Meetingsbooker has launched a new platform in an expansion of its enterprise services.

The Crown Estate has teamed up with property software provider Spike Global for a residential platform at its latest luxury London development.

Metaprop portfolio company Urbint has raised $60m in Series C funding as it develops tools to prevent and stop threats to infrastructure and workers.

HqO, the tenant experience software provider, has partnered with food delivery and service platform Ritual in a move hailed by Grosvenor’s head of office strategy.