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Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards
Property Market

Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards

Andy Reid launches S.O.L.D Network, a psychology-based real estate training platform, priced at AUD $30/month, to boost professionalism and trust in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Buddybee.ai signs 356 agencies with USD $1.9m sales in two weeks
Digital Transformation

Buddybee.ai signs 356 agencies with USD $1.9m sales in two weeks

Buddybee.ai has secured USD $1.9m in sales and signed 356 real estate agencies within two weeks, offering AI-driven workflow automation across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Most Australians miss scam signs in property settlement emails
Email Security

Most Australians miss scam signs in property settlement emails

A PEXA survey found 97% of Australians in property transactions missed email scam signs during settlements, risking costly losses to cybercriminals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Most Australians fail to spot property scam signs in emails
Email Security

Most Australians fail to spot property scam signs in emails

97% of Australians involved in property transactions fail to spot scam signs in emails, risking costly losses despite their confidence in detecting fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Home loan pre-approvals surge after rate cuts, says CommBank
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Home loan pre-approvals surge after rate cuts, says CommBank

CommBank reports a 12% rise in home loan pre-approvals after recent 0.25% rate cuts, driven by heightened buyer confidence across NSW and Queensland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
PEXA completes national rollout with Northern Territory launch
Property Market

PEXA completes national rollout with Northern Territory launch

PEXA completes its Australia-wide digital property settlement rollout with Northern Territory launch, exceeding AUD $1 trillion in annual transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia
Crypto

Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia

Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Avetta strengthens NSW presence with new Sydney & Newcastle offices
Risk & Compliance

Avetta strengthens NSW presence with new Sydney & Newcastle offices

Avetta has opened new offices in Sydney and Newcastle to boost its presence in New South Wales and enhance service for Australian customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Digital identity urged as cyber fraud rocks Australian real estate
Physical Security

Digital identity urged as cyber fraud rocks Australian real estate

Cyber scams and payment fraud are surging in Australian real estate, prompting experts to push for digital identity solutions to boost security and cut risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
WayScape launches integrated AI real estate platform in Australia
Customer Relationship Management

WayScape launches integrated AI real estate platform in Australia

WayScape has launched Australia's first AI-powered real estate platform, uniting agents and tools to cut admin by 80% and boost lead conversion.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia
Agricultural Technology

DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia

DAS launches a new climate dataset to help insurers, banks and property firms manage long-term climate risks affecting rural Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers
Fintech

PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers

Melbourne startup PropApp launches a new property app to help Australian homeowners connect with trusted agents, prioritising privacy and tailored support in Victoria.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
Data Protection

AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services

CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Data Army rebrands Proptech Cloud as Intel, broadens scope
Data Analytics

Data Army rebrands Proptech Cloud as Intel, broadens scope

Data Army has rebranded Proptech Cloud as Data Army Intel, expanding beyond property data to offer broader industry insights via Snowflake Marketplace.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Quality furniture choices can raise home values say experts
Smart Home

Quality furniture choices can raise home values say experts

Experts highlight how investing in quality furniture, especially solid timber pieces, can boost a home's market value beyond traditional renovations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights
Agricultural Technology

DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights

Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill

Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk calls for broader protections under Australia's Scam Prevention Framework Bill, highlighting significant security gaps across various industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Telstra and ISPT forge ahead with 5G DAS in Sydney
Unified Communications

Telstra and ISPT forge ahead with 5G DAS in Sydney

Telstra and ISPT have launched advanced 5G connectivity at 477 Pitt Street, Sydney, providing comprehensive mobile coverage for building tenants.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Litera acquires Office & Dragons to boost legal tech
Generative AI

Litera acquires Office & Dragons to boost legal tech

Litera has acquired Office & Dragons to enhance its legal tech offerings, leveraging automation and AI to improve document workflows for legal professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024