John Hellaby John Hellaby

Beyond Appearances: Making Data-Driven Decisions in Your Startup

When we talk about vanity in the context of startups, we're not referring to the overt or extravagant displays of self-indulgence often associated with the term. Instead, we're delving into the subtler, more insidious side of vanity—the internal fear and pressure to maintain appearances.

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Tom Ellis Tom Ellis

REACH Australia & New Zealand Announces a Banner Year in 2023 and Momentum for Continued Growth in 2024

As I think about the journey of REACH Australia & New Zealand throughout 2023, I am reminded of how much momentum we have built. As the Portfolio Manager, witnessing the dynamic growth and monumental achievements of our organisation and rapidly growing portfolio of companies has been nothing short of inspiring. As we launch into 2024, I am excited about the potential for even more groundbreaking successes, building upon the solid foundation laid down in the previous years.

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Peter Schravemade Peter Schravemade

Future-Proofing Real Estate: How Australia is Advancing Cybersecurity for the Next Generation

In this article, we will delve into the potential cyber threats faced by the real estate industry, shed light on recent news related to real estate cybersecurity, outline the government's efforts to combat these threats, and provide actionable steps that real estate professionals can take to safeguard themselves and their clients against cyber attacks.

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Peter Schravemade Peter Schravemade

How the Internet of Things is Disrupting the Real Estate Industry and Driving Growth

While the market growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the real estate industry is significant, the benefits of the technology go far beyond just economic impacts. The technology has the potential to revolutionise the way in which real estate is managed, marketed, and used, providing value to all those involved. In this blog, we will delve into the three major benefits of IoT in the real estate industry.

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Peter Schravemade Peter Schravemade

Powering Efficiency: How ListAssist’s Automated Property Listings Streamline the Real Estate Industry

With so many properties on the market and so much money at stake, real estate agents need to find ways to be more efficient and effective in their work. ListAssist, a 2023 REACH Australia Cohort, is a proptech company founded in New Zealand in 2022 that uses AI technology to create automated property listing descriptions in under five minutes.

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Peter Schravemade Peter Schravemade

How to Unlock Opportunities in Real Estate with Big Data and Analytics

In this blog, we will delve into the ways big data and analytics are revolutionising the real estate industry, providing insights and opportunities for professionals to optimise their operations and drive success. From identifying lucrative investment opportunities to fine-tuning marketing strategies, big data and analytics are the keys to unlocking the full potential of the real estate industry.

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Peter Schravemade Peter Schravemade

6 Reasons Why Outsourcing is a Good Idea for Your Real Estate Business

By outsourcing labor-intensive real estate activities, you give your internal real estate team more time to devote to cultivating connections and spotting real estate market possibilities to expand and scale your business. Here are 6 reasons why outsourcing is necessary for your real estate business.

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Peter Schravemade Peter Schravemade

REACH Australia Announces Class of 2023

Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real estate technology fund, announced today the acceptance of eight companies to the 2023 REACH Australia program. The companies have been hand-picked and are set to kick off with the REACH GENESIS conference in Brisbane on March 12.

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Peter Schravemade Peter Schravemade

How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionising the Future of Real Estate

A number of innovative and exciting technologies that would have looked revolutionary a few years ago have been introduced by the AI solutions that are currently being utilised to alter the online property search process. In this blog, we'll discuss how artificial intelligence has revolutionised the real estate industry and made it more efficient for both agents and their clients.

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