Edmund and Simon are joined by Stefan Gunnarsson, CEO of PropTexx. They explore the competitive landscape of AI in real estate, the importance of user experience, and how PropTexx bridges the gap between real estate and retail. The conversation delves into customer segments, implementation challenges, and the evolving role of agents in this new ecosystem, while also addressing data privacy concerns and technical considerations.

Ed, Harvey and Simon preview the upcoming PropTech & Portal Watch conference in Madrid.

They discuss what attendees can expect from this year's speakers, who'll be at the event and how the narratives around the industry have shifted since last year's conference.

Ed and Simon are joined by SearchSmartly CEO, Taha Dar to discuss the Portal Standards Report 2025. They explore the current state of real estate portals, the importance of data and technology adoption, and the need for features like commute time search. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by portals in integrating new technologies, the role of AI in property search, and the cultural attitudes within real estate companies. Taha shares insights on how SearchSmartly can assist portals in their innovation journey, emphasising the importance of user-centric features.Read the report here: https://mailchi.mp/onlinemarketplaces/portal-standards-2025