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How the “epocalypse” affects commercial retail property managers
Many commercial retail property managers today warn of a coming “epocalypse,” a time when online retail will completely overrun the world of brick and mortar retail. However, new research from CBRE suggests that not only is the epocalypse not as immi…
Charting UK Property Trends: The rental market
In December 2018, MRI Software compiled and published results from its industry-wide survey in a report titled Charting UK Property Trends. Our series of blogs looks at the key findings, focusing here on the UK rental market. With more than a fifth o…
How digital amenities are disrupting commercial real estate
The golden rule of “location, location, location” that has guided industry wisdom for years is no longer as simple as it seems. That principle has been asterisked dozens of times over to include clarifications regarding what kind of physical asset is…
Charting UK Property Trends: Brexit
In December 2018, MRI Software compiled and published results from its industry-wide survey in a report titled Charting UK Property Trends. This blog looks at its findings related to Brexit. Whatever the nature of the deal – or ‘no deal’, as the case…
8 real estate technology predictions for 2019
Real estate technology predictions for 2019 will continue to build on the progress made over the past year. As we look forward to what the future holds, be prepared for some unsurprising trends, including more uncertainty, increased momentum for tech…
The International Users Conference, London: Our largest-ever UK event
What a fantastic day it was at the Royal Lancaster London – 5 December, as our flagship MRI International Users Conference came to the UK for the first time. Some 600 attendees joined us for what was MRI’s biggest event in the region to date – and th…
Will the real open platform please stand up?
Here’s a quote you’ve probably heard before: “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” At MRI Software, we gladly accept the compliments, but the impersonations have gone a bit too far. We are proud to have led the revolution in bringing flexib…
Client spotlight: Charter Hall relies on the MRI Investment Suite
Charter Hall is a leading Australian property group that has grown from a boutique investment management firm into a full-blown real estate investment trust (REIT). Today, the firm manages nearly $23B AUM across three different sectors and uses MRI I…