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What is real estate portfolio management and why is it important?
When you’re involved in property investment, it’s essential to understand what real estate portfolio management is and why it’s important for your business. It’s a strategic approach that ensures all assets within your portfol…
MRI Investment Management recognised in national PropTech Awards program
MRI Software is excited to announce its Investment Management solution was named a finalist in the prestigious 2023 Proptech Association of Australia awards. The platform received this well-deserved recognition for its outstanding contributions to en…
Real estate investment post-COVID: Technology is here to stay
Since March 2020, the real estate industry has experienced a large shift to a digital environment in the face of a global pandemic. As investors shift their attention to the future of commercial spaces in a tech-driven world, many are wondering which…
Highlights from MRI Ascend APAC 2021
It’s been a year of change, challenge and uncertainty. Every segment of the APAC property sector has felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with massive shifts in the way people interact with real estate. From the initial complete shutdown of the …
Real estate valuations in the post-COVID-19 era
Ah, 2019, you wily rascal you. You strung us along with your record-breaking rental growth and transaction volume. The people I met in 2019 were either giddy with celebration of another year of strong performance, or eyeing the situation with utter s…
How to prepare for the end of the real estate market cycle
The real estate cycle is the biggest driver of investment activity, and if historical precedent and expert opinions are any indication, then we may be reaching the end and eventual restart of the cycle within the next few years. This potential downtu…
Beyond financial modeling: Why real estate firms need to invest in technology
As the real estate investment industry evolves, financial modeling will remain a key factor in allowing real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other organizations that invest in real estate to make informed decisions and gain competitive advantage…
A Date with Big Data: first steps into property management software for real estate investors
Retail property management is as much to do with people as it is with bricks and mortar. That’s why understanding customer buying habits in detail is needed for retail property investors and their tenants to remain profitable.