Harvey and Ed discuss the Swedish real estate market with Fredrik Engdahl, CEO of Boneo. They explore the unique aspects of the Swedish market, including the prevalence of pre-market listings and the vendor-paid model. Fredrik explains Boneo's strategy to challenge the market leader, Hemnet, by focusing on value creation for agents and sellers. The conversation delves into the importance of marketing, the role of AI in real estate, and the dynamics of agent-backed portals. Fredrik shares insights on how Boneo differentiates itself through its unique offerings and plans for future growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Swedish Real Estate Market

03:23 Understanding Bonneo's Role in the Market

06:02 The Ideological Shift in Property Portals

09:02 Bonneo's Unique Value Proposition

11:57 Marketing Strategies and Challenges

15:14 Pre-Market Listings and Their Impact

18:11 Leveraging Data for Competitive Advantage

20:57 The Future of Property Portals and AI

25:26 The Rise of Pre-Market Listings in Sweden

30:22 Hemnet's New Payment Strategy and Its Implications

36:00 Bonneo's Marketing Strategy and Investment

40:16 Creating Awareness: The Importance of Value Proposition

46:47 Lessons Learned from Building a Network of Pre-Vetted Buyers

Ed, Simon and Harvey discuss the latest developments in the real estate marketplaces industry, focusing on REA Group's integration with OpenAI, M&A news, and market updates. They delve into Zillow's recent controversy regarding climate risk scores and highlight product innovations from various real estate portals. The conversation wraps up with insights on the upcoming conference in Bangkok.00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:57 REA Group's Integration with OpenAI13:31 Acquisition of Neighborlytics by REA Group21:16 Partnership with Ray White and Market Insights24:15 Exploring Square Yards and Baltic Classifieds28:11 Zillow's Climate Risk Controversy34:04 The Information Dilemma in Real Estate38:03 Innovations in Rental Market Solutions47:23 Upcoming Conference Insights

In this news roundup episode, Harvey and Simon discuss...Domain and REA Group Traffic JibesBien'Ici's ambitious market leadership planSwiss Marketplace Group Acquisition post-IPOZillow lawsuit updateFinancialsChapters

00:00 Introduction and Conference Updates

04:11 Traffic Wars: Domain vs. REA Group

12:01 User Experience at Domain

14:59 Bien'Ici's Ambitious Goals in France

24:23 Swiss Marketplace Group's Public Debut and Acquisitions

32:37 Zillow's Legal Troubles Update

42:53 Financial Results for Prosus and Cian

46:59 PropTech Jobs and outros

Ed, Harvey and Simon discuss potential lawsuits against Rightmove and Zillow, the impact of AI investments on Rightmove's share price, and financial updates from major real estate companies. The conversation highlights the ongoing challenges and legal issues faced by these companies, as well as the evolving landscape of PropTech and real estate marketing.

Ed, Simon and Harvey discuss the restructuring of SeLoger in France, the potential sale of Yad2 by Aviv Group, the cancellation of Dubizzle Group's IPO, and financial highlights from major marketplaces like Scout24. The conversation also highlights emerging trends in product innovation, particularly the rise of AI search functionalities in real estate portals.

Ed, Simon and Harvey discuss CoStar Group's recent Q3 results, legal challenges with Zillow, and the growth of Homes.com. They explore the implications of AI integration in real estate, the competitive landscape, and the ongoing acquisition strategies of CoStar. The conversation highlights the contrasting business models of CoStar and Zillow, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the rental market.

Ed, Simon and Harvey got together in a networking break at PropTech & Portal Watch Madrid 2025 to discuss the conference, the trends speakers are bringing up and how to frame narratives as a speaker.

Ed and Simon Baker engage with Joost Dop, CEO of Funda, to explore the dynamics of the Dutch real estate market, emphasizing the importance of engagement metrics over traffic volume. They discuss the challenges of housing shortages, Funda's role in addressing these issues, and the unique ownership structure that fosters strong relationships with brokers. The conversation also delves into pricing strategies, the development of tools for brokers, and the impact of AI on the real estate industry, highlighting the need for continuous adaptation and learning from global market trends.