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From ChatGPT to bespoke chatbots: How real estate agents are using AI

Cam Wilson — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:16:28 +0000

Real estate agents are using everything from ChatGPT to bespoke bots to speak with customers, write property listings, and even decide how likely contacts are to buy or rent.

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Australian ‘pod’ hotel startup Wander secures investment from ex-Airbnb chief

David Adams — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:03:41 +0000

Upmarket 'pod' hotel startup Wander has secured investment from former Airbnb country manager Sam McDonagh, as the accommodation innovator eyes expansion across regional and rural Australia.

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Construction industry collapses surge as sector battles inflation, cash flow limitations and the COVID hangover

David Adams — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:04:40 +0000

Construction company collapses have surged over the last 12 months, as Australian builders battle the end of COVID-era economic stimulus, vulnerabilities in long-established payment models and the impact of rapid inflation and interest rate rises.

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Proptech startup :Different calls in administrators after unsuccessful bid to raise new funding

Tegan Jones — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:38:36 +0000

Property management startup :Different has entered into voluntary administration with KPMG after failing to receive additional funding.

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New builders, $15 million bailout: Porter Davis collapse fallout continues

Kaitlyn Offer — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:00:55 +0000

About 1700 homes across Victoria and Queensland were left in limbo when Porter Davis suddenly shut in late March owing creditors $147 million.

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Rock and bankrolled: $3 million campaign to save The Tote might not secure sale, owners say

David Adams — Mon, 08 May 2023 01:16:17 +0000

The Tote's co-owners Jon Perring and Sam Crupi said on Saturday that an attempt to take over the venue remains under discussion, just hours after the completion of a crowdfunding campaign pledging to preserve one of the nation's most notable live music venues.

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Why house prices are continuing to fall as inflation rises in Australia

Jason Murphy — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:25:28 +0000

In recent years, housing became more expensive at a faster rate than essentially everything else. Is there more room for prices to drop?

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Proptech trends: Archistar founder Dr Ben Coorey on what to expect in 2023

Benjamin Coorey — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 01:04:12 +0000

We will see a new level of growth in property and architectural technology in 2023, specifically in the space of data, AI and generative design.

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NSW’s Six Cities Region is an Australian-first concept that will be home to 6 million people

The Conversation — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:37:44 +0000

The Six Cities Region spans the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle City, Central Coast City, Illawarra-Shoalhaven City, Western Parkland City, Central River City and Eastern Harbour City.

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Everything in Australia is going up in price — except property

Jason Murphy — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:19:45 +0000

With the cost of seemingly everything rising, why are house prices falling? And who will be hit hardest?

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