UK PropTech Association (UKPA)

A year to remember...2024 highlights and a sneak peek into 2025! 🎊 As we approach the end of 2024, we’re reflecting on a transformative first year, post merger with the British Property Federation which was filled with milestones, and celebrating the incredible contributions of our members to the growing UKPA community. Take a look below : ✔️ We hosted 23 events under our Tech & Innovation (T&I) and UKPA programmes, including Techfasts on Sustainability and Transformative Technologies, Debates on AI, Masterclasses and more. The UKPA programme also supported Startups and Scaleups through Office Hours with Innovation Leads, Webinars, and Member Meetups for networking. ✔️We partnered with leading industry events such as MIPIM where we conducted a range of panels alongside our gold members in the JLL Marquee and hosted our first ever UK PropTech Hub at UKREiiF 2024 supported by Digital Planning UK Gov. ✔️ Engaged over 50% of our membership through content initiatives, including Thought Leadership, Spotlight Interviews, and the new Tech Tales series, achieving a record 124,000 impressions and highlighting the importance of educational content. ✔️Actively engaged with the government alongside BPF to advocate for PropTech by contributing to the BPF's election manifesto and responding to the UK Government's Industrial Strategy. ✔️We ended our year with our annual UK PropTech Awards last month.Thank you to everyone that joined us in celebrating and honouring those individuals and companies driving innovation and digital transformation within the industry. Photos from the night : https://lnkd.in/dhfUrita What's in store for 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣?? 📢  We will deliver 26+ events across our T&I programme, UKPA programme, BPF events, and industry events. As part of a refreshed approach, we have also collaborated with BPF Working Groups and Committees to align events with key real estate themes, ensuring Gold Members gain maximum value through meaningful connections. Take a look at our 2025 calendar here (more events to be added soon): https://lnkd.in/dGNAWXV6 📢  We will also be starting the year with an exclusive Kick Off event in association with Digital Planning UK Gov, being held at Google offices! This unique gathering brings together members from across the Real Estate industry to uncover opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and growth in 2025. Find out more here : https://lnkd.in/dUxz2isz Thank you once again to everyone from members, sponsors, partners and the wider industry that have supported us. We have lots of exciting announcements to make in 2025....watch this space! Happy holiday season from the UKPA & BPF team! 🎄

We recently hosted a webinar on "Leveraging PropTech for Data Driven Success in the UK's Build-to-Rent Sector" with REdirect Consulting, SAY Property Consultants and British Property Federation. Take a look at the key insights from the webinar in the blog 👇

We have got the UK PropTech Awards blues... Just over a week ago, we had the pleasure of bringing together PropTech innovators, Property companies, and the wider industry to celebrate the very best in the sector. With 17 incredible winners, the awards showcased the diverse talent across the sector and highlighted the transformative impact PropTech continues to have on the industry. Thank you to our partners and sponsors; Digital Planning UK Gov, UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), YAVICA, Yardi and TDS for supporting us. Take a look below at all the key highlights from the night!

In our latest spotlight interview, we spoke to Katrine Anna Larsen, COO & Co-Founder at Hococo.  Katrine talks about leveraging data to provide insights into tenant behaviour, maximising efficiency and supporting sustainable practices through their solution. Read the full interview here : https://lnkd.in/da7krH3A

We recently responded to the UK Government's Industrial Strategy alongside the British Property Federation and proposed a few key changes. The response highlights key focus areas in PropTech such as smart building technology, which enhances efficiency and sustainability through IoT and automation; sustainable solutions that prioritise retrofitting and green materials; construction technology using modular construction, robotics, and AI to address housing and emissions challenges and legal tech, which streamlines property transactions through blockchain and automation. The consultation stresses the importance of government support through financial incentives, clear regulations, workforce upskilling, and streamlined policies to tackle barriers such as high costs, regulatory uncertainty, skills shortages, industry conservatism, and cybersecurity concerns. As we approach 2025, we will be working closely with the BPF and government on behalf of our members, to further highlight the transformational potential of PropTech in the industry. Read the full response here : https://lnkd.in/eBPficDs    

In our latest spotlight interview we spoke to Alex Kountourides MRICS, Co-Founder at Valos. Alex discusses how Valos leverages AI in their solutions, the key drivers behind their growth and success, and their vision for the future of property valuations. Read the full interview here : https://lnkd.in/dYs9_8hr

That’s a wrap on the 2024 UK PropTech Awards! 🎉 Last night we welcomed 300 people to celebrate the solutions, organisations and individuals driving change and making an impact in the industry. Congratulations to all our fantastic winners; Deepki, JLL Spark, VU.CITY, Spaceflow, Help me Fix, Demand Logic, Re-Leased, Glider Technology & KIER Construction, British Land, re:sustain & Knight Frank Investment Management (KFIM),Legal & General, Domna (formerly Hestia),Grand Bequest, Preoptima,Antony Slumbers l, Peter Panayi and Tom Pey! A massive thank you to our sponsors and partners; Yardi,TDS, YAVICA,Digital Planning UK Gov, UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and LandAid and all our category sponsors for supporting us this year. Lastly a big thank you to everyone that attended the event yesterday. We are grateful for all the support from our members, British Property Federation members and the wider industry. Photos of the event will be available and shared across the coming weeks!

⌛ The Countdown is almost over..1 day until the UK PropTech Awards! We are excited and looking forward to welcoming 300 + guests tomorrow at our fantastic new venue, Stereo, Covent Garden. Attendees will have the opportunity to; 🫱🏻🫲🏽 Connect and network with leaders from across the Real Estate and technology sectors. 🏆 Be inspired by the innovators making a real impact in our industry. 🎉 Experience an unforgettable evening of celebration, live entertainment, and great conversations with peers shaping the future of Real Estate. Please note all attendees will be required to show their tickets on entry, we will not be able to allow entry without tickets. Kindly reach out to emily@ukproptech.com or shweta@ukproptech.com if you have any questions. All information regarding the event can be found here : https://lnkd.in/eXRPSnmX

📢 Join the Chair of the British Property Federation Privacy and Data Protection group, Jade Kowalski  for an overview of the key issues in data protection policy in our upcoming " Data PropTection & AI : Hot Topics for Real Estate" webinar! From the use of facial recognition technology to the collection of energy consumption data – not to mention AI – it’s important for real estate businesses to be aware of the data protection policy landscape. The webinar will also provide an update on the new Data Bill. This event is open to gold members only. Date : 4th December Time: 12:00 - 13:00 Register Here : https://lnkd.in/d5kT5Y4c

⌛ 3 days to go until the UK PropTech Awards! We are excited to welcome our members, British Property Federation members and the wider industry on the 28th of November at Stereo, Covent Garden. This year we'll be celebrating winners across 16 different categories and hearing from our partners ; UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), Digital Planning UK Gov, Charity Partner - LandAid and sponsors Yardi, TDS and YAVICA. Agenda : 4:30 pm - Doors Open 6:15 pm -7:15 pm - Awards Presentation 7:30 pm - 8: 00 pm - Drinks & Canapes 8:05 pm - 11: 00 pm - Live Band If you haven't already secured your tickets, last chance to register : https://lnkd.in/eXRPSnmX Please reach out to emily@ukproptech.com or shweta@ukproptech.com if you have any questions.