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SHINE for Kids

SHINE for Kids

Did you know that there are over 44,000 children in Australia with a parent in prison? Children with a parent in prison are some of the most vulnerable in our society, often facing stigma, isolation, and limited opportunities. That’s where this Yardi-supported nonprofit steps in and supports children to give them a chance to shine. […]

01 / 31 / 25

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2024 Yardi Office Celebrations

Yardi offices worldwide came together this month for fun-filled celebrations, bringing laughter, comfort, and joy to all. It was a time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the good times and successes of the year. Here’s a look at a few joyous moments we shared. Atlanta, GA had its holiday party at Truist Park, home of […]

12 / 28 / 24

Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V.

Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V.

Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V. is a Yardi-supported NGO established in 1991 in Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany, that supports young girls to young adult women and engages in open youth work. Its work is crucial to challenge gender norms and raise awareness among girls and young women, empowering them. The organization is working on upgrades in digitalization and AI and […]

12 / 24 / 24

Real Estate and EVs

Electric vehicles are heading towards real estate at speed and scale. With up to 300 million EVs on the roads by 2030, new business models are beginning to emerge. But for all the opportunities, there are also plenty of obstacles. Yardi’s Bernie Devine and ESR’s Dr. Michael De Jong-Douglas recently sat down to explore the […]

11 / 30 / 22

Introducing Yardi RISE

Earlier this year, Yardi began a new initiative in the UK called Yardi RISE. Fay Chester, regional director, and Amber Crighton, event planner, wanted to create a new event for women at Yardi to network, inspire and empower each other. The event focuses on four pillars: R – RecogniseDiscussing things that affect women in the […]

10 / 24 / 22

Proptech Disruption

After Jack Fitzgerald stumbled across the term ‘proptech’ he spent a sleepless night burning the midnight oil or more accurately, draining the battery on his phone. The technology that had transformed other sectors of the economy was coming for real estate. Fitzgerald, Hitachi’s Director of Smart Cities and Real Estate Tech, recently sat down with […]

07 / 12 / 22

Real Estate Roadblocks

Three things are holding back the world’s commercial real estate sector, says Kylie Davis, president of Proptech Association Australia. “Our commitment to Excel spreadsheets and filing cabinets and whiteboards,” are roadblocks to a real estate revolution. And this “very inefficient and expensive” commitment is holding real estate companies back from squeezing more value from assets […]

06 / 12 / 22

Human Touch Trumps Hype

Should we be snapping up land in the metaverse? Splashing out on virtual real estate? Should we jump onto the next big thing for fear of missing out? Or should the real estate sector be more skeptical about technology? These were some of the questions Yardi’s Bernie Devine and JLL’s Jordan Kostelac explored in the […]

04 / 28 / 22

Innovation Acceleration

New Zealand’s property industry has accelerated its investment in technology in response to Covid-19 and embraced new systems and processes at a faster rate than its Australian counterparts, according to a new report. Despite this, six in 10 respondents to a survey conducted by the Property Council of New Zealand and software company Yardi still […]

03 / 17 / 22

Proptech Investment

More than three quarters of Australia’s real estate companies think technology will play a big role reshaping their portfolios over the next three years. Despite this, more than half of respondents to the second annual proptech survey by the Property Council of Australia and software company Yardi still depend on spreadsheets to assess the performance […]

03 / 14 / 22

4 Big Questions

What are the biggest, boldest questions that everyone in real estate needs to answer? Last year, guests on Yardi’s Proptech Insights program shared their secrets to navigating the complex proptech ecosystem. Bernie Devine, Yardi’s Senior Regional Director, asked a lot of questions – and our guests offered many insightful answers. But to kick off 2022, […]

03 / 11 / 22

Transforming the Tenant Experience

Over the last two years, the value equation in commercial real estate has continued to evolve. Four walls and functioning systems were once enough for tenants to sign long leases. Now experience is everything. Bricks-and-mortar is only as valuable as the experience it can deliver. This was one of the clear takeaways from the latest […]

02 / 18 / 22

Building Experiences

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, may have been attracting headlines for the eye-watering sums splashed on digital artworks and virtual land. But behind the hype is a digital key that can help the real estate industry create better experiences in their buildings, foster engaged communities and, ultimately, unlock new value. Mars House, a digital home designed […]

12 / 05 / 21

Stronger Together

In Germany, an estimated 51% of men and 43% of women will develop cancer during their lifetime, reports medical research firm Bristol Myers Squibb. While the number of survivors is steadily increasing, so is the number of incidences amongst people of working age. One non-profit organization helps families cope with cancer diagnoses to develop greater […]

09 / 29 / 21

Outstanding service

These days it might be easy, perhaps even understandable, for those in commercial real estate to downplay the relationship of tenant interaction to asset performance. After all, the COVID-19 pandemic has largely evicted workers from their offices while retail continues to endure e-commerce’s expanding presence. But property owners shouldn’t lose sight of how important ongoing […]

09 / 11 / 20

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