Property AI Report
Step into the future of property marketing with the Property AI Report (PAIR), hosted by Mal McCallion, a 25-year industry veteran who helped launch both Zoopla and Primelocation and Matt Goddard, ex-Foxtons agent and proptech legend via Reapit and many others.
Each week, gain cutting-edge insights on the property market, AI and PropTech, plus an exclusive AI Tool of the Week that promises to boost your market share, revenue, or productivity – ensuring you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of UK estate agency.
Property AI Report
Property AI Report 059 - Portal Positioning, 2026 Market & AI Discomfort
Keywords
property news, AI, market forecast, legal challenges, advertising trends, OpenAI, Google, fundraising, agent skills, technology innovations
Summary
In this episode of the Property AI Report, hosts Mal McCallion and Matt Goddard discuss the intersection of property and AI, focusing on festive advertising trends, market forecasts for 2026, legal challenges in property transactions, and the latest innovations in AI technology. They also explore the ongoing competition between OpenAI and Google, fundraising trends in the tech industry, and the importance of agent skills in the evolving market. The episode concludes with holiday wishes and reflections on the year ahead.
Takeaways
Christmas advertising is ramping up in property portals.
Rightmove forecasts a buyer's market in 2026.
Legal challenges in property transactions are often systemic, not individual.
AI technology is rapidly evolving and impacting the property market.
OpenAI and Google are in a fierce competition for AI supremacy.
Fundraising in AI and tech is reaching new heights.
Agent skills are becoming increasingly important in the property industry.
Industry standards are evolving with the adoption of new technologies.
Consumer trust will be crucial in the AI landscape.
The hosts wish listeners a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Titles
The Property AI Report: Christmas Edition
Navigating Property Trends This Holiday Season
Sound bites
"It's going to be a buyer's market."
"Google has launched Gemini 3 Flash."
"Have a great Christmas."
Chapters
00:00 Festive Greetings and Property News Introduction
02:36 Christmas Advertising Trends in Property Portals
05:43 Market Forecasts for 2026: Buyer’s Market Ahead
08:16 Challenges in Conveyancing: Blame the System
11:09 AI and Tech Innovations in Property
14:00 OpenAI vs Google: The AI Battle Continues
16:39 Fundraising Trends in AI and Tech
19:47 Agent Skills and Industry Standards
22:23 Weird AI of the Week: Character.ai Discussion
25:07 Christmas Plans and Year-End Reflections
