Thursday, January 15, 2026

AI

AI and regulation set to reshape property law in 2026

Search Acumen predicts faster AI adoption, leaner legal tech stacks and rising demand for expert property lawyers in 2026.

Part 2: what AI means for residential living

The second in a three-part series explores how AI influences people’s long-term housing decisions from a new paper by M&G Investments.

Part 1: student living in the age of AI

The first in a three-part series explores student living in the age of AI from a new paper by M&G Investments.

Real estate turns to AI to automate core operations

From valuations and underwriting to leasing and payments, AI is streamlining the back office of property portfolios

Planna and Lloyds launch AI-powered neighbourhood guide

Planna partners with Lloyds Banking Group to launch an AI-powered neighbourhood guide delivering real-time local insights for home movers.

Jitty secures seed funding to transform home-buying experience

Backing from REA Group, Google’s Gradient Ventures and others will accelerate Jitty’s UK expansion and innovation in PropTech.

AI in facilities management: skills and talent 

Part four: CBRE examines the impact of AI on the FM workforce and the urgent need to bridge the skills gap.

Billee Technologies secures funding to transform utility management in multifamily sector

Billee Technologies brings AI and automation to modernise utility billing for property owners and operators.

Bisly raises £4.3m to scale AI-powered building automation

Raising £4.3m to scale its AI-powered building automation, Bisly will expand into Germany, the UK and Poland.

AI in facilities management: innovation, data and sustainability 

Part three: CBRE highlights how AI and emerging technologies are accelerating progress toward net zero and smarter building operations.

Coraly secures £2m to accelerate AI adoption in real estate sales

Coraly plans expansion into Saudi Arabia, France, and the US with backing from Salica Oryx Fund, EQ2 Ventures, and angel investors.

plancraft raises €38m to drive AI transformation in European construction

Plancraft secures €38m Series B to expand AI-first tools for trades, tackling Europe’s construction workforce shortage and climate retrofit demands. 

AI in facilities management: enhancing user experience 

Part two: CBRE shares how AI-powered tools improve occupier comfort, security and workplace experience.

AI could transform the home buying process, says CBRE

CBRE explores how AI and ML could cut weeks from conveyancing and mortgage approvals while reshaping the home buying journey.

Kasa secures $40m to scale AI-powered hospitality platform

Funding will accelerate Kasa’s tech-enabled platform, boosting profitability for multifamily owners while enhancing guest experiences.