Proptech-X
Independent news/commentary on property technology and digital transformation of real estate.
PROPTECH-X : PRS Sector Sees £79bn Value Loss in the Last 36 Months
The UK private rented sector (PRS) has shed £79 billion in value over the past 36 months, a 5.1% decline and the only housing segment to fall since early 2022. In contrast, the broader residential market grew by £336 billion, up 3.8%. Rising taxes, higher borrowing costs and new tenant‑rights legislation have driven many landlords to exit or restructure, with 66,587 moving properties into limited companies in 2025. The market is shifting from a fragmented base of small landlords to a more professional, corporate‑driven landscape.
PROPTECH-X : Gap Between How Sellers Value Their Businesses and How Buyers Assess Risk Widens
A leading UK construction investor warns that reliance on EBITDA for valuations is causing deal failures as buyers shift focus to net profit before tax and cash flow. Bradley Lay of Peak Capital notes the valuation gap has widened over...
PROPTECH-X : Rightmove’s CEO Johan Svanstrom … ‘Is a Man Under Pressure’
Rightmove released its 2025 annual results, delivering a record £1.2 billion cash surplus and 7 percent revenue growth despite a softening UK housing market. The strong financial performance fuels a 10 percent dividend increase and gives the company runway for technology investments. However,...
PROPTECH-X : TDS Signs Continuing Multi-Year Partnership with Tlyfe App
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has signed a multi‑year continuation of its partnership with the tlyfe app, extending the collaboration across the entire UK rental market. The deal builds on an earlier alliance that integrated tlyfe’s digital tenancy platform with...
PROPTECH-X : A Day in the Life of a Commercial Real Estate Broker Using AI
PropTech‑X illustrates a typical day for a commercial real‑estate broker powered by an AI‑enabled CRM. The platform automates data entry, email drafting, meeting coordination and property searches, trimming administrative effort by roughly 60 percent. With routine tasks handled by AI,...
PROPTECH-X : Most Buildings Have a Data Room, What if that It Could Be a Revenue Stream Too?
PropTech‑X highlights that most commercial buildings already host a data room—an on‑site hub for networking, IoT, and edge computing. The series proposes converting this underutilized infrastructure into a revenue‑generating asset by leasing bandwidth, hosting services, and providing localized cloud resources....
PROPTECH-X : News Roundup – Seven Days of Articles & Analysis
AIIC Group increased its ownership of home‑moving platform SlothMove from 50% to 92%, accelerating technology upgrades and B2B partnership expansion. SlothMove now supports over 75,000 UK movers, cutting administrative time by 15 hours per move for a £30 fee. Proptech...
PROPTECH-X : London PropTech Show 2026 on 24-25 March at Excel London
The PROPTECH-X London PropTech Show will take place on 24-25 March 2026 at ExCeL London. With nearly 80% of exhibition space already booked, only a handful of booths remain for new exhibitors. The event attracts senior real‑estate and technology firms...
PROPTECH-X : CRE Ofixu Launches v5.0 of Its Platform Following a Full Architectural Rebuild
Proptech startup Ofixu has launched version 5.0 of its platform after a complete architectural rebuild. The AI‑native solution, which has already facilitated more than £12 million in workspace transactions, moves beyond its original “Airbnb for workspaces” marketplace model toward a full operational...
PROPTECH-X : Why Digital Due Diligence Matters in Commercial Real Estate
The article outlines a digital due‑diligence checklist tailored for commercial real‑estate acquisitions, retrofits, and repositioning projects. It emphasizes how data‑driven analysis can surface hidden liabilities, streamline valuation, and accelerate transaction timelines. By integrating digital tools—such as BIM, IoT sensors, and...
PROPTECH-X : AIIC Group Increases Shareholding in SlothMove to 92%
AIIC Group, the legal firm consortium behind Taylor Rose, FDR Law and Kingsley Wood, has raised its ownership stake in home‑moving technology subsidiary SlothMove from 50% to 92%. The London‑based press release, dated 16 February 2026, frames the move as...
PROPTECH-X : Something Big Is Happening – by Matt Shumer (AI Is Building the Next AI)
On February 5 2026 OpenAI and Anthropic launched GPT‑5.3 Codex and Opus 4.6, models that can write, test, and refine complete applications without human intervention. The author, Matt Shumer, reports that these systems exhibit judgment‑like decision‑making and even participated in their own development, marking...
PROPTECH-X : Why Proptechs Fail to Raise Funding
Proptech startups face a steep funding gap, with 96% failing to secure Series A capital. The article attributes this to market oversaturation, weak unit economics, and regulatory hurdles that impede scaling. Investors are increasingly demanding clear revenue traction and defensible...
