Edmund, Simon and Harvey get together to discuss recent goings on in the industry, including financial results for Square Yards, what market leadership in France looks like, listings volume as a metric, and the futility of iBuying. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the PPW Pod 00:29 - Square Yards Achieves Profitability Ahead of IPO 03:00 - Idealista Sees Decrease in Listings in Q4 05:51 - Bien'Ici and France 08:12 - Bright MLS and the Challenge of Competing with Zillow 19:06 - Innovative AI Image Search by Jitty 25:12 - Immobiliare Launches Renovation Tool 31:40 - Scout24's Data Acquisition and Partnership with PropTexx 35:41 - Aviv Group's Investments 38:19 - Rize in Saudi Arabia 40:56 - Tiko's Bankruptcy and the Decline of iBuyers 46:00 - Conclusion and Upcoming Interviews

In this episode of the PPW pod, host Edmund Keith and Simon Baker talk with Michael Kenner, the co-founder of FazWaz and now MD of Lifull Connect.

Mike discusses the ambitious acquisition of Lifull's overseas business and explores the integration of tech-enabled brokerage with real estate portals, the challenges of managing a complex business structure, and the future of vertical search in the real estate market.

Michael shares insights on the importance of focusing on core business models, the lessons learned from building a transaction-based business, and the strategic vision for growth and acquisitions in various markets.

Tanuj Shori, the CEO & co-founder of Indian PropTech giant Square Yards, joins Ed and Simon.

They discuss his company's innovative approach in the PropTech sector, focusing on the full stack model that integrates various aspects of the real estate journey. He elaborates on the diverse revenue streams, the significant growth trajectory, and the lessons learned from building a complex business in an emerging market like India. Tanuj emphasizes the importance of ambition, market dynamics, and the role of technology, including AI, in enhancing the customer experience. He also shares insights on preparing for an IPO and the challenges faced in the competitive real estate landscape.

Ed, Harvey and Simon are back for a new series after a winter break.

In this episode, they discuss significant developments in the real estate marketplace, including leadership changes at Property Guru, KE Holdings' strategic land acquisition, legal disputes in the sector, the rise of pre-market and off-market listings, and the current state of AI search in real estate portals. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of PropTech and the challenges faced by industry players.

Harvey Hancock and Simon Baker get together to discuss recent financial results around the world and other news stories from the world of real estate online marketplaces and proptech industries. Part 2 of 2. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the PPW Podcast 00:00:37 - Scout24 Financial Results 00:08:35 - Adevinta's New CEO and Market Strategy 00:12:38 - Lifull and Lifull Connect 00:25:42 - Lifull + Generative AI 00:30:00 - Simon's go-to AI Tools and Technologies 00:35:05 - CoStar's Office Expansion 00:36:12 - Conference teasers and outros

Join us in this episode of the PPW podcast as hosts Harvey Hancock and Simon Baker sit down with Sarah Wood from realestate.co.nz. Discover the unique landscape of the New Zealand property market and how realestate.co.nz has thrived for 28 years as an industry-owned platform. Sarah shares her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of operating in a competitive environment dominated by major players like TradeMe. Learn about the innovative features that have driven user engagement and how they are leveraging AI with their assistant, Tahu. Subscribe for more insights from the world of real estate and prop tech! 0:00 - Introduction to the PPW Podcast

0:30 - Overview of Realestate.co.nz

05:02 - User-Centric Product Development

06:36 - Innovation Tournaments and Idea Testing

08:08 - Successful Product Features: Listing Minimize and Price Change History

10:55 - Introduction of AI Product: Tahu

13:56 - Competing with TradeMe

21:13 - Comparing with Australian Market Leaders

22:00 - High Intent Market and Consumer Experience

29:13 - Building a Strong Leadership Team

30:02 - Hiring for Industry Experience vs. Fresh Perspectives

36:43 - Outros

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Welcome back to the PPW Podcast! In this episode, host Harvey Hancock is joined by Simon Baker and our first repeat guest, Brian Boero from 1000 Watt. Together, they dive deep into the current state of the U.S. real estate market, exploring the challenges and changes within the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system. Key topics discussed include: + An overview of the sluggish U.S. real estate market and the impact of interest rates. + The unique structure of the MLS and its significance in real estate transactions. + The implications of recent legal settlements on commission structures and agent behaviour. + The rise of Homes.com and its competition with Zillow and Realtor.com. + The evolving role of AI in real estate, from marketing to transaction processes. + Future of the real estate industry and the potential for a more streamlined market. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:23 - Overview of the U.S. real estate market 01:46 - Understanding the MLS 04:38 - Factors driving change in the market 06:20 - The role of Homes.com 08:42 - Realtor.com’s position in the market 10:26 - The impact of ad spending 12:58 - Future predictions for Zillow and Realtor.com 17:01 - Legal settlements and commission structures 19:04 - The role of AI in real estate 25:46 - Conclusion and future outlook Follow us on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-portal-watch Check out - www.onlinemarketplaces.com Listen to the full episode on your favourite podcast platform!

Harvey Hancock and Simon Baker get together to discuss recent financial results around the world and other news stories from the world of real estate online marketplaces and proptech industries. Part 1 of 2. 0:00 - Introduction to the PPW Podcast 0:21 - Overview of Financial Results in the US 0:40 - CoStar's Performance and Competitors 1:02 - Realtor.com's Declining Market Share 3:05 - Impact of Homes.com on Competitors 5:28 - Zillow's Revenue Growth and Challenges 10:31 - Zillow's Segment Revenues: Rentals and Mortgages 12:35 - Redfin's Struggles and Market Share Issues 15:10 - Opendoor's Financial Losses and Layoffs 20:07 - REA Group's Strong Performance 25:08 - Potential Acquisition Rumors for REA 30:55 - Rightmove's Market Position and Challenges 35:34 - Future of Portals and Market Dynamics 40:16 - Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode Follow us on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-portal-watch Check out - www.onlinemarketplaces.com Listen to the full episode on your favourite podcast platform!