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Real estate investment post-COVID: Technology is here to stay
Since March 2020, the real estate industry has experienced a large shift to a digital environment in the face of a global pandemic. As investors shift their attention to the future of commercial spaces in a tech-driven world, many are wondering which…
SA Unrest – How can the Property Industry respond?
The recent unrest in South Africa has taken a huge toll on many of us, with violence, damage to property, and rioting having had an effect on the country and its population both physically and mentally. The unrest came in quick succession after the u…
Become a data visionary: Four questions to ask your analytical team to future-proof your investment strategies
It’s unlikely that anybody could have predicted the real estate market shifts over the past 12 months. As in many other industries, it’s likely that the landscape is forever changed, and the real estate industry can expect to face some further curve …
Predicting the future – what could help us spot the next COVID-19 level shift?
This opinion piece was written by Arik Kogan, VP of Finance & Investment Solutions at MRI Software, and was featured in the EG UK Cities Investor Guide, published 3, June 2021. Read more here. Machine learning and AI is going to be an extremely …
Become a data visionary: Four questions to ask your analytical team to future-proof your investment strategies
It’s unlikely that anybody could have predicted the real estate market shifts over the past 12 months. As in many other industries, it’s likely that the landscape is forever changed, and the real estate industry can expect to face some further curve …
Real estate valuations in the post-COVID-19 era
Ah, 2019, you wily rascal you. You strung us along with your record-breaking rental growth and transaction volume. The people I met in 2019 were either giddy with celebration of another year of strong performance, or eyeing the situation with utter s…
Navigating uncertainty with real estate Investment Management software
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create volatility in the market and impact the performance of real estate portfolios for investors, analysts, asset managers and fund managers. During uncertain times, Investment Management software and services can…
How to prepare for the end of the real estate cycle
The real estate cycle is the biggest driver of investment activity, and if historical precedent and expert opinions are any indication, then we may be reaching the end and eventual restart of the cycle within the next few years. This potential downtu…