The PPW Podcast

Ed, Simon and Harvey discuss Homes.com's big new AI announcement and the rapid innovation in real estate portals in general, particularly focusing on the introduction of AI search technologies. They explore the user experiences with these new tools, highlighting both their potential and limitations. The conversation also covers Domain's strategic divestments in Australia, recent acquisitio...

Harvey and Ed speak to Anthemos Georgiades, the co-founder and CEO of Zumper, a leading rental marketplace in the US and Canada. They discuss Zumper's journey, the competitive landscape of the rental market, and the challenges of acquiring inventory. Anthemos shares insights into Zumper's business model, which primarily focuses on B2B revenue, and the impact of AI and technology on the rea...

Harvey and Ed discuss the latest financial results from major real estate companies, including Zillow, REA Group, Vend and Realtor.com. They analyze the challenges these companies face in the current market, particularly Zillow's declining share price despite positive financial results. The conversation also covers the competitive landscape in India for REA Group and the introduction of ChatGP...

Harvey and editor Ed welcome Adriaan Grove from Entegral, a South African real estate technology platform. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in the South African real estate market, including the impact of the competition authority's recent rulings on dominant players. Adriaan shares insights on leveraging AI for rapid development and innovation in real estate portals, as we...

Ed, Simon and Harvey discuss everything that matters in the world of real estate marketplaces this week... - CoStar's ongoing investor spat and what the outcome might be - QuintoAndar's big push into Rio de Janeiro - Leboncoin shutters A Vendre A Louer - Rightmove's EBITDA problem 00:00 Introduction and Weather Check 01:48 CoStar's Board and Activist Investors 04:01 The Role of Act...

Ed and Simon are joined by Slava Rodriguez, Real Estate Vertical Director at Larixon Classifieds, a company that operates portals across five very diverse markets. They explore market entry strategies, growth metrics, competition, and the role of social media in real estate marketing. The conversation also delves into branding strategies, managing operations across multiple markets, and the potent...

Ed and Simon discuss all the biggest stories from the world of real estate portals this week (30th of January 2026). Including...- CoStar's war of words with its investor, Third Point- Hemnet's Q4 results and the Swedish market situation- Property Finder's $170M raise and potential merger00:00 Introduction to the Real Estate Marketplace News03:19 CoStar's Controversial Investment S...

Ed and Simon are joined by Giles Thorne (Head of European Internet Research at Jefferies) to discuss the threat posed to real estate portals by AI. They explore investment strategies, the role of private equity, and the influence of major players like Google. The conversation emphasises the need for progressive management and the potential for M&A activity to reshape the industry. The episode...

Ed, Simon and Harvey discuss...- The competitive landscape involving Zillow Homes.com and Realtor.com, and the impact of AI on the industry.-The shift of Casavo from iBuying to a brokerage model- The regulatory environment affecting real estate marketplaces in France, Hungary, Austria and SwitzerlandSign up the WhatsApp group for all our content as soon as it's published https://chat.whatsapp....

Ed and Simon are joined by former OLX Brasil CEO, Andries Oudshoorn, to talk about his new business, Propmind. Andries shares his journey from founding Bomnegocio, Brazil's first C2C marketplace, to leading OLX Brazil, and now launching Propmind, an AI-driven rental management platform designed to simplify the complexities of rental processes in Brazil. The discussion highlights the challenges...

Ed and Simon are joined by EIV Founder, Malcolm Myers to discuss the significant drops in share prices of real estate portals despite their reported revenue growth. They explore the impact of AI on the industry, investor sentiment, and the role of private equity in shaping the future of real estate portals. The conversation also delves into the challenges of cross-border M&A transactions and t...

Harvey, Simon and Mike DelPrete get together for an emergency broadcast after Google appeared to test showing full property listings at the top of its search results last weekend. Expect AI, monetisation, what this means for market leaders and challengers, and more... Chapters 00:00 Introductions 03:43 Google's Experimentation with Real Estate Listings 06:25 Understanding the MLS and Listings...

Harvey and Ed discuss the Swedish real estate market with Fredrik Engdahl, CEO of Boneo. They explore the unique aspects of the Swedish market, including the prevalence of pre-market listings and the vendor-paid model. Fredrik explains Boneo's strategy to challenge the market leader, Hemnet, by focusing on value creation for agents and sellers. The conversation delves into the importance of ma...

Ed, Simon and Harvey discuss the latest developments in the real estate marketplaces industry, focusing on REA Group's integration with OpenAI, M&A news, and market updates. They delve into Zillow's recent controversy regarding climate risk scores and highlight product innovations from various real estate portals. The conversation wraps up with insights on the upcoming conference in Ba...

In this news roundup episode, Harvey and Simon discuss...Domain and REA Group Traffic Jibes, Bien'Ici's ambitious market leadership plan, Swiss Marketplace Group Acquisition post-IPO, Zillow lawsuit update, plus all the Financials Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Conference Updates 04:11 Traffic Wars: Domain vs. REA Group 12:01 User Experience at Domain 14:59 Bien'Ici's Ambitious Go...

Ed, Harvey and Simon discuss potential lawsuits against Rightmove and Zillow, the impact of AI investments on Rightmove's share price, and financial updates from major real estate companies. The conversation highlights the ongoing challenges and legal issues faced by these companies, as well as the evolving landscape of PropTech and real estate marketing.

Ed, Simon and Harvey discuss the restructuring of SeLoger in France, the potential sale of Yad2 by Aviv Group, the cancellation of Dubizzle Group's IPO, and financial highlights from major marketplaces like Scout24. The conversation also highlights emerging trends in product innovation, particularly the rise of AI search functionalities in real estate portals.

Ed, Simon and Harvey discuss CoStar Group's recent Q3 results, legal challenges with Zillow, and the growth of Homes.com. They explore the implications of AI integration in real estate, the competitive landscape, and the ongoing acquisition strategies of CoStar. The conversation highlights the contrasting business models of CoStar and Zillow, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the...

Ed, Simon and Harvey got together in a networking break at PropTech & Portal Watch Madrid 2025 to discuss the conference, the trends speakers are bringing up and how to frame narratives as a speaker.

Ed and Simon Baker engage with Joost Dop, CEO of Funda, to explore the dynamics of the Dutch real estate market, emphasizing the importance of engagement metrics over traffic volume. They discuss the challenges of housing shortages, Funda's role in addressing these issues, and the unique ownership structure that fosters strong relationships with brokers. The conversation also delves into prici...

Edmund and Simon are joined by Stefan Gunnarsson, CEO of PropTexx. They explore the competitive landscape of AI in real estate, the importance of user experience, and how PropTexx bridges the gap between real estate and retail. The conversation delves into customer segments, implementation challenges, and the evolving role of agents in this new ecosystem, while also addressing data privacy concern...

Ed, Harvey and Simon preview the upcoming PropTech & Portal Watch conference in Madrid. They discuss what attendees can expect from this year's speakers, who'll be at the event and how the narratives around the industry have shifted since last year's conference.

Ed and Simon are joined by SearchSmartly CEO, Taha Dar to discuss the Portal Standards Report 2025. They explore the current state of real estate portals, the importance of data and technology adoption, and the need for features like commute time search. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by portals in integrating new technologies, the role of AI in property search, and the cultural...

Ed, Harvey and Simon discuss significant developments in the real estate marketplace sector, including Scout24's acquisition of Fotocasa and Habitaclia, the changing ownership landscape of Idealista, and the management shakeup at Opendoor. They also cover Zoopla's financial performance, the public listing of Swiss Marketplace Group, and ongoing legal troubles faced by Zillow. The conversat...

Harvey and Simon are joined by Remy Fabre, CEO of Zefir - a rapidly growing real estate marketplace in France. The conversation delves into Zefir's innovative use of AI to streamline the home buying and selling process, the company's business model, and the challenges faced in establishing a new category in the real estate market. Remy shares insights on recent developments, future goals,...