Sheila Manchester discusses new technology with the UK’s leading authority on the subject.

Spark, the multi-utility group built around the property industry, has launched Tili, a digital home move assistant that sets up essential home utilities for tenants and generates extra revenue for its partners.

New homes will one day tap into neighbourhood energy systems, feature flexible layouts and use improved technology to make their own decisions.

81% of property professionals believe that PropTech is benefiting the industry, but says Rolf Groenewold, MD, KeyAGENT, adoption is relatively slow.

A new digital product, Vouch, has been created to ‘revolutionise the tenant application process for letting agents’.

New technology can save time and trouble, says Andrea Kirkby, by getting your deals moving smoothly.

Just five per cent of property businesses consider themselves technologically advanced, according to research by Qube Global Software.

With a new Government focus on first time buyers, Matt Dendle says “Modernise now to make sure you’ll be able to navigate the rush!”

More first-time buyers bought a home in 2016 than in any year since 2007, says Tara Dulake, that’s great news for estate agents.

Sector specialist James Dearsley sets the stage for a regular, but racy, whizz around the world of new technology affecting and helping the property industry.