The PPW Podcast

Ed and Simon are joined by real estate strategist Mike DelPrete to discuss the nuances of data presentation in the industry, and the global perspectives on real estate portals. He delves into Zillow's lead generation strategies, the complexities of profitability in real estate, and the lessons that can be learned from international markets. The role of AI in enhancing the search experience and...

In this episode of the PPW pod, hosts Edmund, Harvey, and Simon discuss significant developments in the real estate marketplace and prop tech sectors. Key topics include Immobiliare.it's expansion into Spain, Rocket's acquisition of Redfin, CoStar's bid for Domain in Australia, the launch of an MLS by Russian developer Samolet, and the Spanish government's proposed intervention in...

In this episode, Richard Hayes, COO of Zoopla, discusses the company's position in the UK real estate market, its strategies to compete with Rightmove, and the innovative tools being developed to enhance homeowner engagement. He emphasizes the importance of regional dynamics, the role of data in driving user confidence, and the future of monetization through seller leads. The conversation also tou...

In this episode of the PPW pod, host Edmund Keith and Simon Baker engage with Tony Blamey, who shares insights from his extensive career in digital classifieds and his current role leading real estate businesses in Spain. The conversation covers market dynamics, the impact of recent acquisitions, and strategies for growth in the competitive landscape of real estate portals. Blamey discusses the di...

In this episode of the PPW podcast, the hosts discuss key insights from the PropTech and PortaWatch conference in Bangkok. They explore the concept of the Dominant Advertising Portal (DAP), emerging business models in the region, the importance of clear messaging in real estate, and the evolving role of AI. The conversation also touches on the need for honesty in business presentations and the fut...

Edmund Keith, Simon Baker, and Toby Chapman discuss the evolving landscape of real estate marketplaces, focusing on the role of AI and the potential disruption it poses to traditional property portals. They explore how AI can transform search experiences and the importance of adapting to new technologies to avoid complacency in a rapidly changing market.

In this episode, Edmund Keith and Simon Baker engage with Toby Chapman from OC&C Strategy to discuss the dynamics of real estate marketplaces. They explore the role of OC&C in the industry, the challenges faced by property portals, and the implications of the REA and Rightmove deal. The conversation delves into vendor paid advertising, the sustainability of traditional business models, and...

Simon and Ed are joined by Ricardo Frechou, CEO of 360 Latam, who discusses the challenges and transformations within the Latin American real estate market. They discuss the recent revenue drop at 360 Latam and the strategic shift towards a new business model centered around the Iris platform. Ricardo elaborates on the importance of adapting to market conditions, the potential for scalability, and...

In this episode of the PPW Pod, hosts Edmund Keith, Harvey Hancock, and Simon Baker discuss significant developments in the real estate marketplace and prop tech sectors. The conversation covers CoStar's bid for Domain, the competitive landscape in the rental market between Zillow and CoStar, PropertyGuru's restructuring efforts, and highlights from the ongoing financial reporting season. The epis...

Simon Baker and Malcolm McCallion discuss the transformative impact of AI agentic search on the real estate industry. They explore the differences between generative AI and agentic AI, emphasizing the purpose-driven nature of the latter. The conversation delves into how agentic search democratizes property searches, the implications for traditional real estate portals, and the future of search tec...

In this episode of the PPW pod, host Edmund Keith and Simon Baker interview Theo Mseka, CEO of Private Property, discussing his extensive career in real estate portals, the challenges of building an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) in South Africa, and the competitive landscape of the real estate market. They explore the impact of regulatory changes, the importance of understanding local markets, a...

Summary In this conversation, Edmund Keith and Simon Baker engage with Christophe de Rassenfosse, discussing the evolution of real estate portals from traditional search engines to engagement platforms. They explore the shift in user behavior towards mobile apps, the importance of consumer engagement, and the concept of a searchless experience. The discussion highlights the need for real estate po...

Edmund, Simon and Harvey get together to discuss recent goings on in the industry, including financial results for Square Yards, what market leadership in France looks like, listings volume as a metric, and the futility of iBuying. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the PPW Pod 00:29 - Square Yards Achieves Profitability Ahead of IPO 03:00 - Idealista Sees Decrease in Listings in Q4 05:51 - Bien&#39...

In this episode of the PPW pod, host Edmund Keith and Simon Baker talk with Michael Kenner, the co-founder of FazWaz and now MD of Lifull Connect. Mike discusses the ambitious acquisition of Lifull's overseas business and explores the integration of tech-enabled brokerage with real estate portals, the challenges of managing a complex business structure, and the future of vertical search in the rea...

Tanuj Shori, the CEO & co-founder of Indian PropTech giant Square Yards, joins Ed and Simon. They discuss his company's innovative approach in the PropTech sector, focusing on the full stack model that integrates various aspects of the real estate journey. He elaborates on the diverse revenue streams, the significant growth trajectory, and the lessons learned from building a complex business i...

Ed, Harvey and Simon are back for a new series after a winter break. In this episode, they discuss significant developments in the real estate marketplace, including leadership changes at Property Guru, KE Holdings' strategic land acquisition, legal disputes in the sector, the rise of pre-market and off-market listings, and the current state of AI search in real estate portals. The conversation hi...

Harvey Hancock and Simon Baker get together to discuss recent financial results around the world and other news stories from the world of real estate online marketplaces and proptech industries. Part 2 of 2. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the PPW Podcast 00:00:37 - Scout24 Financial Results 00:08:35 - Adevinta's New CEO and Market Strategy 00:12:38 - Lifull and Lifull Connect 00:25:42 - Lifull + Gener...

Join us in this episode of the PPW podcast as hosts Harvey Hancock and Simon Baker sit down with Sarah Wood from realestate.co.nz. Discover the unique landscape of the New Zealand property market and how realestate.co.nz has thrived for 28 years as an industry-owned platform. Sarah shares her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of operating in a competitive environment dominated by major...

Welcome back to the PPW Podcast! In this episode, host Harvey Hancock is joined by Simon Baker and our first repeat guest, Brian Boero from 1000 Watt. Together, they dive deep into the current state of the U.S. real estate market, exploring the challenges and changes within the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system. Key topics discussed include: + An overview of the sluggish U.S. real estate marke...

Harvey Hancock and Simon Baker get together to discuss recent financial results around the world and other news stories from the world of real estate online marketplaces and proptech industries. Part 1 of 2. 0:00 - Introduction to the PPW Podcast 0:21 - Overview of Financial Results in the US 0:40 - CoStar's Performance and Competitors 1:02 - Realtor.com's Declining Market Share 3:05 - Impact of H...

Matthew Page is Commercial Director at Ringier South Africa, a tech hub creating and distributing top-level software solutions to classifieds marketplaces worldwide. In this week's episode, Matt joins Simon Baker and Harvey Hancock to discuss what Ringier is working on, trends across different markets and economies, and what we can learn from Africa. 0:00 intros 3:00 Matthew and Ringier 8:00 Ringi...

Simon Baker and Harvey Hancock get together to discuss the biggest stories from the past month. 0:00 intros0:59 Patient CoStar 6:15 Underperforming Domain 10:15 Dominant Hemnet 14:32 Sellable Homely? 16:57 Public Dubizzle Group? 20:20 Noncompliant FangDD 24:02 Private PropertyGuru 29:12 Disruptive AI 30:22 upcoming events, content and outros

In a first for the PPW Podcast, Simon and I take the back seat and let artificial intelligence take the lead (really). After a short introduction to set the context, this episode hands over to two non-existent podcasters to discuss all things real estate and conference takeways - all taken from Simon's notes from the on-stage presentations throughout the conference. A stroke of genius, or scary? Y...

On this week's episode of the PPW Podcast, Simon Baker and Harvey Hancock discuss the complex, expensive and sometimes dangerous experience of being a publicly-listed company. From an overview to the listing and delisting process, to a few anecdotes and "zoom-out" questions, this is an excellent introduction to what being part of public company is really like. 0:00 intros 2:45 Breaki...

Harvey Hancock and Simon Baker jump onto their second emergency podcast in as many weeks after Rightmove rejected a takeover bid by Australia's REA Group. Will a bidding war emerge? What premium needs to be offered to entice Rightmove shareholders to sell? Will a takeover even happen? 0:00 intros 2:52 What's happened? 10:00 Market dynamics and shareholder reactions 17:23 Will a high premiu...