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The types of content you’ll find in our blogs include:
Data
Domain
Explainers covering key concepts relating to property data
Technology
Application
Guidance on how to practically use and implement technology to solve problems and drive innovation
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The analysis of data to derive meaningful insights, conclusions or predictions
Compliance and Legislation
Rules, regulations, and best practices that govern the collection, use, storage, and protection of data in the real estate context
Our Latest Blogs
Australia’s Migration Trends: Where Are People Moving To?
This detailed visual analysis for Australia’s major capital cities breaks down how net migration trends are evolving across different regions.
How to Predict Migration Patterns using Auspost Movers Statistics Data and Snowflake’s Cortex ML functions
How to predict the Australia postcodes people are most likely to relocate to using the Australian Post Movers Statistics dataset and Snowflake Time Series Forecasting function.
Could a Revamp of Australian Property Planning Rules Solve Some of Australia’s Housing Issues?
Rising property prices and high costs of living means the Australian dream of home ownership is slipping further away for many. Could the answer lie in a revamp of property...
Top Real Estate Technology Global Events
Staying abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and innovations is crucial for professionals seeking to leverage the full potential of real estate technology and proptech.
What Are Mesh Blocks & How Are They Used in Real Estate
What are Mesh Blocks? As defined by Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), mesh blocks are the smallest geographical area of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) and ABS’s classification of...
How to Measure Construction Industry Performance
The construction industry is a vital component of the global economy, representing a substantial portion of gross domestic product in many countries. Understanding the dynamics of this sector requires a...
Understanding Auction Clearance Rates: Why Do Calculations Differ?
Auction clearance rates for major real estate markets can be helpful for proptechs who leverage data, analytics, and technology to advance various aspects of the real estate industry.
5 Things A Title Search Can Tell You
When you’re buying or selling property, proving ownership, or refinancing a mortgage, conducting a title search for a Certificate of Title is essential. What is a Certificate of Title, and...
Understanding Housing Affordability: Key Metrics and Statistics
Housing affordability is a significant concern in many parts of the world, affecting the quality of life and economic wellbeing of individuals and families. To understand the dynamics of housing...
How to Develop a Comprehensive Wildfire Risk Rating for Properties
With the increasing prevalence of wildfires globally, assessing the risk they pose to properties has become more critical than ever. A wildfire risk rating score provides a quantifiable measure of...
Environmental Risks in Real Estate: Essential Metrics for Assessment
Environmental factors can significantly impact real estate. To adequately build resilient properties and develop liveable locations for our future, understanding and assessing environmental risks is crucial.
Understanding the Real Estate Market: Key Metrics and Statistics
The real estate market can be complex. Familiarise yourself with these metrics and statistics to better understand the real estate market.
Building a Rental Property Automated Valuation Model (AVM)
A Rental Automated Valuation Model (AVM) is as an indispensable tool for many stakeholders in the property ecosystem. We cover why and how to build a rental property AVM.
The Significance of Land Titles Searches in Australia
One of the key steps in a property transaction is a land title search. We’ll explore the importance of land title searches.
Top 11 Uses for Weather Data in Real Estate
Businesses at every stage of the property lifecycle use weather data, along with other key data points, to make strategic decisions. Here we highlight the top 11.
Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS) and Geodetic Datums: What’s the difference?
Coordinate reference systems (CRS) and geodetic datums are both used to represent the Earth’s surface, but they are different concepts, and importantly, serve different purposes.
What is a Geodetic Datum?
We break down the concept of geodetic datums, discuss the different types, purpose and their uses in the world of real estate.
What is a Coordinate Reference System (CRS)?
We break down the concept of Coordinate reference systems (CRS) and discuss the different types, their purpose and uses in the world of real estate.
Geohash vs H3: Which Geospatial Indexing System Should I Use?
We explore the commonly used Geohash and the relatively newer H3, to help you determine which geospatial indexing system suits your needs best.
Geohashes and Efficient Geospatial Joins in Snowflake
One area where geohashes shine is in making geospatial joins more efficient. We’ll show you how you can leverage Snowflake’s ST_GEOHASH function to improve your geospatial joins.
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