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AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding
Robotics

AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding

Canadian proptech matures as AI embeds into daily workflows, funding slows to USD $450 million but adoption and discipline rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026

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ECI Software Solutions announces winners of 8th Annual Everyday Hero Awards
Partner Programmes

ECI Software Solutions announces winners of 8th Annual Everyday Hero Awards

ECI Software Solutions recognises significant community contributors with its 8th Annual Everyday Hero Awards winners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Luyten wins funding to build 3D houses in remote Australia
3D Printing

Luyten wins funding to build 3D houses in remote Australia

Luyten 3D has been awarded a nearly AUD $3 million grant to address the need for affordable and durable housing across outback Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians
Fintech

Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians

Only 5 per cent of 15-to-24-year-olds feel confident investing, as new research shows most young Australians want help starting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Civica partners with Enterprise AI on council planning
Smart Cities

Civica partners with Enterprise AI on council planning

Councils facing housing approval backlogs could cut assessment time by 20% as the software is embedded into existing workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch
Hyperscale

HousingAI appoints Phil Shelton ahead of England launch

It aims to help landlords and local authorities apply housing rules consistently as regulatory scrutiny over decision-making intensifies.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Propopoly wins FMA nod for tokenised NZ housing push
Fintech

Propopoly wins FMA nod for tokenised NZ housing push

Propopoly secures FMA guidance to launch a tokenised housing platform, offering Kiwis fractional stakes in new-build projects nationwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Boman Group appoints China expert to advisory board
Risk & Compliance

Boman Group appoints China expert to advisory board

Boman Group appoints China specialist Professor Charles Qin to its advisory board as it expands cross-border investment across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Voicescape buys Enterprise RPA to boost housing tech
Digital Transformation

Voicescape buys Enterprise RPA to boost housing tech

Voicescape acquires Enterprise RPA to fuse AI tenant engagement with housing automation, targeting stretched landlords and local authorities.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Housies lets Kiwis invest in property from just NZD $100
Property Market

Housies lets Kiwis invest in property from just NZD $100

New Zealand startup Housies lets Kiwis invest in property from just NZD $100, offering a new path to homeownership with shared equity options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
8x8 Fast Pay launches to ease tenant rent & council workloads
Unified Communications

8x8 Fast Pay launches to ease tenant rent & council workloads

8x8 Fast Pay launches across the UK to simplify rent payments and ease council workloads with secure, flexible digital support for tenants under financial strain.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
PT Blink offers steel-based solution for Australia's housing gap
Hyperscale

PT Blink offers steel-based solution for Australia's housing gap

PT Blink proposes using Whyalla steel in multi-storey housing to tackle Australia's housing shortfall and secure the steelworks' future amid industry shifts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Exclusive: How NXT TEC. makes five-week homes possible
Supply Chain

Exclusive: How NXT TEC. makes five-week homes possible

NXT TEC.'s patented superstructure system revolutionises housing with faster builds, less waste, and a global licensing model addressing affordability worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Social media & influencers reshape narrative ahead of election
Data Analytics

Social media & influencers reshape narrative ahead of election

Social media election chatter in Australia surges 20% with cost of living top concern amid mixed sentiment for major parties ahead of 2025 vote.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use
Smart Cities

NSW Government launches Land iQ platform for land use

The New South Wales Government has unveiled Land iQ, a data platform designed to enhance land management and expedite pre-planning for industry use.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Human Capital Management

How financial wellness programs can help companies save big

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

By Nicole Kelly • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Adopt AI to unlock 1.3 million affordable dwellings: PointData
Data Analytics

Adopt AI to unlock 1.3 million affordable dwellings: PointData

Analysis by PointData has identified 870,000 profitable new affordable homes and 425,000 new social housing dwellings across mainland Australia.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023