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 searches
• The role of AI voice assistants in property, lettings, and customer service
• Industry updates: Connells' revenue growth linked to tech investment, and recent acquisitions
• The rising prominence of agentic AI and its potential to revolutionise property searches and transactions
• Breakthroughs in generative AI: Seedance 2.0's realistic video synthesis and its implications
• Global AI geopolitics: US-China tensions over AI models and microchips
• Major tech events and updates from Apple and Google, including upcoming releases
• Funding and progress in AI research: Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs and its vision for embodied AI
• Fun & dystopian AI: Meta’s “posting from beyond the grave” AI feature

Timestamps: 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

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Summary

In this episode of the Property AI Report, hosts Mal McCallion and Matt Goddard discuss the latest developments in property and AI, including the partnership between Rightmove and NatWest, the surge in first-time buyers, and the top PropTech tools for 2026. They also delve into AI advancements with Claude Opus 4.6, the controversy surrounding OpenAI's advertising strategy, and Elon Musk's XAI developments. The episode concludes with insights on the rise of legal AI through Harvey and the introduction of new tools like Codex 5.3 and ByteDance AI.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Property AI Report
01:13 Rightmove and NatWest Partnership
05:29 First-Time Buyer Market Insights
07:22 Top PropTech Tools of 2026
10:13 AI Developments in Australia
11:53 Claude Opus 4.6 and AI Advancements
16:01 OpenAI's Advertising Controversy
20:52 Elon Musk's XAI Developments
25:15 Harvey: Legal AI's Rise
30:26 Tool of the Week: Codex 5.3 and ByteDance AI

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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 implications
• UK mortgage rate decisions and their impact on the housing market
• Shareholder revolts at CoStar over residential portal ambitions
• The evolving landscape of AI investments, including NVIDIA, OpenAI, Anthropic, and more
• Elon Musk's space ambitions merging with AI ventures like XAI and SpaceX
• The rise of alternative AI agents: Moltbot, Claude Cowork, and open-source collaborations
• Apple’s aggressive AI expansion and integration plans for Siri

Timestamps:

• (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

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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

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00:00
Introduction and Overview

01:27
Housing Market Insights

04:15
Shifts in Online Estate Agency

05:44
AI Adoption in Property

08:57
ChatGPT and Advertising Changes

15:49
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI

18:46
Brain Tech Startups and Neuralink

23:22
Google's Gemini and Personal Intelligence

28:35
Wikipedia's 25th Anniversary and Future

31:06
Conclusion and Farewell

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Updates
00:43 Property Portals and Market Trends
06:52 Rightmove's Boxing Day Bounce
10:21 Foxtons' New Headquarters
13:28 Women in Estate Agency Conference
14:10 London's Changing Market Dynamics
15:38 AI and Tech News Overview
16:02 Consumer Electronics Show Highlights
27:02 AI in Healthcare Developments
30:35 AI Predictions and Future Outlook
34:07 Tool of the Week: Claude Cowork

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Property AI Report
00:38 Mortgage Rate Cuts: A Positive Start for 2026
04:15 Potential Sale of Dexters: Market Implications
09:16 Romans Rejoins Zoopla: A Strategic Move
11:46 Manus AI Acquired by Meta: The Future of Agentic AI
15:04 OpenAI's New Head of Preparedness: A Unique Role
16:31 Silicon Valley's Shift to Audio: The Future of Interaction
20:27 Apple's Siri: The Year of AI-Powered Voice Assistants
23:15 Tool of the Week: Google's Email Productivity Assistant

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00:00 Year in Review: Property and AI Highlights
09:00 Shifts in Agency Business Models
17:39 Innovation in Property Management
21:59 The Future of Property Technology
22:15 AI and Tech News Overview
22:51 Generative AI Models: A Year in Review
25:53 The Evolution of AI Tools and Their Impact
28:59 Agentic AI: The Future of Task Automation
34:18 The Rise of Multi-Agent Systems
38:53 Looking Ahead: The Future of AI in 2026

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