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Aperto a Parigi il primo “MIPIM PropTech Europe” : è tempo che anche la real estate industry spinga meglio sulla tecnologia

20 Giugno 2018
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New research released on the opening day of MIPIM PropTech Europe in Paris suggests that real estate companies need to do more to embrace opportunities presented by new technology.

The research was produced for MIPIM PropTech Europe by proptech influencers James Dearsley and Eddie Holmes of PropTech Consult. The survey was completed by over 100 European industry professionals that attend MIPIM real estate events and presented a range of questions on the subject of digital transformation.

The results show that while new technologies are having a significant effect in terms of transforming many aspects of the property industry, there is still much progress to be made in embracing the digital evolution of the sector.
Over 85% of respondents stated that digital technologies are relevant to their business, and yet a quarter of companies still have no official digital strategy in place. Looking to the future, 82% of respondents said that digital technologies will have a moderate to major impact on their businesses within the next five years, with 50% of executives believing that their current business models will be rendered irrelevant by technology within the same timeframe. This rapid evolution is seen by many as an opportunity for innovation, with 72% of respondents agreeing that digital disruption in the industry will bring the possibility of new product lines and services, whilst over 65% believe it will help them to stand out among competitors. Other results include:

  • Nearly 70% believe it will improve customer interaction and lower operating costs
  • Nearly 1/3 of those surveyed questioned their existing management’s capacity to handle the transition in business models. This is despite 2/3s stating that they believed their management teams are open to changing the business models and operations
  • 2/3 of businesses are teaming up with third parties to help them with the digitalisation of their business models

Filippo Rean, Director of the Real Estate division, Reed MIDEM, said: “The results of this survey give a fascinating insight into the ways in which technology is disrupting the property industry. The figures show that tech is a driving force in the evolution of the sector, and MIPIM PropTech Europe sits at the centre of it, facilitating discussion and promoting the future of property.”

Source : Company