Property AI Report

Mal McCallion; Matt Goddard

Step into the future of property marketing with the Property AI Report (PAIR), hosted by Mal McCallion, a 25-year industry veteran who helped launch both Zoopla and Primelocation and Matt Goddard, ex-Foxtons agent and proptech legend via Reapit and many others.Each week, gain cutting-edge insights on the property market, AI and PropTech, plus an exclusive AI Tool of the Week that promises to boost your market share, revenue, or productivity – ensuring you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of UK estate agency.

  1. Property AI Report 066 - OnTheMarket's AI, Apple's 'Experience' & Meta Death Dystopia

    1D AGO

    Property AI Report 066 - OnTheMarket's AI, Apple's 'Experience' & Meta Death Dystopia

    Summary: In this episode of the Property AI Report, hosts Mal McCallion and Matt Goddard discuss the latest developments in property and AI. They cover the launch of Homes.com's conversational search functionality, Connells' financial performance, Nurtur's AI receptionist tool, OpenAI's acquisition of OpenClaw, and the advancements in AI technology with Gemini 3. The episode also touches on Apple's upcoming AI event and Meta's controversial AI for posthumous posting. Key Topics Covered: Launch of Homes.com’s conversational AI search feature and its implications for property searchesThe role of AI voice assistants in property, lettings, and customer serviceIndustry updates: Connells' revenue growth linked to tech investment, and recent acquisitionsThe rising prominence of agentic AI and its potential to revolutionise property searches and transactionsBreakthroughs in generative AI: Seedance 2.0's realistic video synthesis and its implicationsGlobal AI geopolitics: US-China tensions over AI models and microchipsMajor tech events and updates from Apple and Google, including upcoming releasesFunding and progress in AI research: Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs and its vision for embodied AIFun & dystopian AI: Meta’s “posting from beyond the grave” AI featureTimestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and episode introduction 01:00 - Homes.com launches AI conversational search 02:14 - Industry insights: Unification in property tech (Rightmove, OnTheMarket) 03:44 - Content completeness and trust in property portals 04:11 - Voice search as the future interface in property 05:01 - Comparison: Homes.com vs Rightmove and market rollout 05:21 - Connells' financial results and tech investment 06:50 - Connells' property portfolio and acquisitions 07:55 - Dexters' CEO's final acquisition and business moves 09:21 - Nurtur’s AI property listing assistant 10:01 - AI voice AI integration in property management 12:47 - OpenAI’s acquisition of OpenClaw and AI agents 14:22 - Cybersecurity risks of agentic AI and data privacy 17:00 - Different AI categories and the rise of agentic AI 18:01 - Seedance 2.0’s realistic AI-generated videos 20:14 - AI geopolitics: US-China chip and model wars 22:04 - Apple’s upcoming event and AI announcements 24:55 - Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs and embodied AI research 28:57 - AI of the Week: Meta’s AI “posting from beyond the grave” 30:48 - Episode wrap-up and upcoming plans Send a text

    31 min
  2. Property AI Report 064 - Rightmove Resentment, Moltbook Magic & Ominous for OpenAI

    FEB 6

    Property AI Report 064 - Rightmove Resentment, Moltbook Magic & Ominous for OpenAI

    Dive into the latest happenings in property, AI, and tech! This episode covers industry regulation, market trends, AI breakthroughs, and big moves by tech giants—all essential for property professionals and tech enthusiasts alike.In this episode: PropertyMark's new independent regulatory board and its implicationsUK mortgage rate decisions and their impact on the housing marketShareholder revolts at CoStar over residential portal ambitionsThe evolving landscape of AI investments, including NVIDIA, OpenAI, Anthropic, and moreElon Musk's space ambitions merging with AI ventures like XAI and SpaceXThe rise of alternative AI agents: Moltbot, Claude Cowork, and open-source collaborationsApple’s aggressive AI expansion and integration plans for SiriTimestamps: (0:00) Introduction and episode overview(1:00) Industry regulation: PropertyMark’s new independent board(1:56) UK mortgage rates hold steady—what does it mean for buyers?(5:30) Shareholder revolt at CoStar: implications for UK portals(7:06) The messy world of AI investments: NVIDIA, OpenAI, and industry doubts(12:20) NVIDIA and OpenAI: What’s really happening behind the scenes?(16:13) Military and government ties in AI: The controversial evolution(20:55) SpaceX, XAI, and Elon Musk’s space-AI ambitions(22:52) First look: Dubai’s futuristic cyber trucks and electric visions(23:20) Moltbot, open-source AI, and the future of bot conversations(26:57) Apple’s AI push: Acquiring startups and relaunching Siri(28:10) Tool of the week: Anthropic’s Claude Cowork Send a text

    28 min
  3. Property AI Report 063 - CoStar's Crisis, Boomin's Battle & Moonshot AI's Moment

    JAN 30

    Property AI Report 063 - CoStar's Crisis, Boomin's Battle & Moonshot AI's Moment

    Keywords Property news, AI technology, CoStar, REA Group, acquisitions, OpenAI, agentic AI, Claude, Google Photos Summary In this episode of the Property AI Report, hosts Mal McCallion and Matt Goddard discuss the latest developments in the property market, including CoStar's internal struggles, REA Group's new leadership, and significant acquisitions in the sector. They also explore advancements in AI technology, particularly OpenAI's new tools and Claude's integration with Excel. The episode concludes with a light-hearted look at Google Photos' new meme feature. Takeaways CoStar is facing internal challenges from activist investors. The property market is seeing a shift towards profitability. AI is becoming a central focus for property portals. Acquisitions like Valpal are reshaping the industry. OpenAI is diversifying its monetization strategies. Agentic AI is revolutionizing task management. Kimi K 2.5 demonstrates significant efficiency in coding. Claude's integration with Excel enhances productivity. Google Photos introduces a fun AI meme feature. The property market shows signs of healthy growth. Titles Navigating the Property Market's AI Revolution CoStar's Turbulent Times and Market Implications Sound bites "CoStar's internal battle is heating up." "AI monetization strategies are evolving." "We'll catch up again next week!" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Property News Overview 01:36 CoStar's Internal Struggles and Market Impact 03:34 REA Group's New Leadership and AI Strategy 07:34 Boomin's Acquisition and Market Dynamics 09:31 IAM Property Acquires ValPal and Market Growth 10:23 AI and Tech News Introduction 11:08 OpenAI's New Tools and Monetisation Strategies 14:51 Apple's Gemini and AI Developments 16:52 Moonshot AI's Kimi K 2.5 and Agentic AI 20:52 Claude's New Features and Market Position 23:42 Tool of the Week: Google Photos' Meme Feature Send us a text

    26 min

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Step into the future of property marketing with the Property AI Report (PAIR), hosted by Mal McCallion, a 25-year industry veteran who helped launch both Zoopla and Primelocation and Matt Goddard, ex-Foxtons agent and proptech legend via Reapit and many others.Each week, gain cutting-edge insights on the property market, AI and PropTech, plus an exclusive AI Tool of the Week that promises to boost your market share, revenue, or productivity – ensuring you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of UK estate agency.