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The Foundation for International Blockchain Real Estate Expertise has launched its first global industry report on how blockchain technology is being implemented in real estate, at MIPIM PropTech Europe.

Julian Barker, head of smart places at British Land, explains what the developer means by the term and the steps it is taking to make its buildings future-proof.

WeWork hoovers up another startup, JLL invests in electric HVAC systems, and AI-powered photo service for real estate raises $230m.

The blockchain-powered real estate sales engine has raised investment from the US National Association of Realtors.

The depersonalised data collection, harnessed from more than 260 stations, will be used to help TfL improve the information it provides to its customers, reduce overcrowding, prioritise investment and lead to improvements in how the tube operates.

A panel of experts joined PlaceTech to debate all things data in property. Our panellists shared their insight on what the industry should be doing with data, who are going to be the winners and losers in the race to innovate, what makes data invaluable and more.

As part of its 'Neighborhood Curated by Colliers' platform, the real estate giant has teamed up with Blackpoint Cyber to rollout real-time cyber security solutions to its clients, partners and tenants.

Yoti is one of wave of e-signature providers that is accelerating contract completions for estate agents and others through remote signing and even using biometrics such as facial recognition through your mobile.

If Apple or Android won’t allow you to buy a simple coffee with Bluetooth technology, why are technology companies rolling out Bluetooth products for vitally important use cases such as access control to your hotel room, your office or even your own home?