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TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as portfolio director

Pressure on UK occupiers to rethink warehouse and estate plans is driving TMX Transform's latest senior hire as it expands in Europe.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Manufacturing

TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director

The move strengthens TMX's UK portfolio management push as occupiers face mounting pressure to align property decisions with supply chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Real estate stories

Unified Communications

Ray White upgrades contact centre with AI oversight

Supervisors can now target call reviews and coaching more quickly as the 110-agent unit adds transcripts, scorecards and compliance tools.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today

Smart Cities

HID launches Signo Décor Reader for design-led spaces

Architects and building operators get a flush-mounted reader that keeps access control discreet while supporting cards, mobiles and remote updates.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Al-Futtaim picks Juspay for 50-brand payments rollout

Customers across 50 brands in 12 markets will get a single checkout layer, as Al-Futtaim seeks fewer failed payments and easier reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Edge Computing

AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider

The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data centers

JLL index shows transparency gains boost real estate

Higher transparency is drawing more capital into commercial property, with highly transparent markets attracting USD $1.4 trillion over two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Australian Dollar

Australian tax changes lift New Zealand home searches

New Zealand agents are seeing more serious Australian buyer interest after tax changes at home pushed searches, enquiries and saved listings sharply higher.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Property Market

Australia auction clearance rate falls below 50% again

Higher interest rates and price mismatches are leaving more homes unsold, as Australia's capital-city clearance rate slips to 49.1%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Fintech

Your Guide to AML Software Solutions in 2026

AUSTRAC scrutiny and wider Tranche 2 obligations are pushing Australian firms to adopt software that streamlines checks, monitoring and reporting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today

Customer Relationship Management

Crux Analytics raises USD $2.2 million seed funding

The new capital will help the fintech expand beyond community banks as local lenders seek growth without adding headcount.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday

Data centers

Remote workers pay thousands for home office costs

Workers are shouldering higher bills for desks, devices and utilities as employers shift the cost of remote work into homes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Higher education

TrustCapital & Taylor's Assets launch Malaysia PBSA

Rising enrolment is drawing institutional money into Malaysia's fragmented student housing market as the partners target acquisitions and new builds.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

RBA set for September rate rise, CreditorWatch says

Australian households and debt-laden firms face further borrowing-cost pressure, with CreditorWatch seeing no chance of the RBA standing pat in September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago