Ordance survey and HMLR programme unveils its six new startups
Property inspection app Survey Shack has been selected as one of only six startups forming part of the 21st cohort of the award-winning Geovation Accelerator Programme from Ordnance Survey (OS) and HM Land Registry (HMLR). The programme nurtures founders using location, land and property data to tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges.
One of three start-ups selected for Geovation’s Proptech track, Survey Shack will benefit from six months of deep-dive conversations around customers, technology, business models, intellectual property, teams and funding readiness. The programme will accelerate the growth of the startup, which launched in October 2024 and has already seen notable success with its guided property inspections.
The inspections, carried out by buyers, sellers and agents via the Survey Shack app, combine visual cues and educational prompts developed by property surveying experts with smart technology to provide information about a home’s condition. The app’s new Genie service, available with the Survey Shack Premium package for under £100, connects the user with a professional surveyor for post-inspection clarification. The app-generated reports help users confidently assess the condition of a property at a far earlier stage in the sale process, enabling all parties to move ahead with confidence.
With new Government proposals aiming to speed up the UK’s outdated and lengthy homebuying process, Survey Shack’s inclusion in the latest Geovation cohort is ideally timed. The app’s ability to reduce sale fall throughs due to late-stage survey results is perfectly aligned with the Government’s goal of enhancing the efficiency of the property sale process.
Lynne Nicholson, Deputy Director for Data at HMLR, comments: “The start-ups selected for the Proptech track are tackling long-standing challenges in property with compassion, fresh thinking and practical innovation. From empowering leaseholders to improving visibility of property condition, these teams are helping to instil greater confidence in the property market. Their work supports HM Land Registry’s mission to enhance transparency and efficiency – and we’re proud to accelerate their journey as they bring data-driven solutions to life.”
Andrew Stanton CEO Proptech-PR
Week 25: What if your Networks were a revenue line?
In this weekly series, we explore how the commercial real estate industry is being transformed by data and digital infrastructure. Guided by the principles in Peak Property Performance, we unpack a new idea every week to help owners unlock value, reduce risk, and future-proof their portfolios. Learn more about OpticWise and Bill Douglas, the authors of this series.
In most commercial buildings, network infrastructure is treated like plumbing: necessary, expensive, and invisible.
But what if your building’s networks were more than just a utility?
What if they were a revenue stream?
It’s not a hypothetical. For digital-first owners, property-wide networks are becoming platforms for value creation—serving tenants, powering building systems, moving valuable data, and generating new income.
The Traditional Connectivity Model Is Broken
In legacy setups, owners allow ISPs to directly service tenants. Each tenant contracts individually, installs their own gear, and runs isolated systems. Meanwhile, ownership has:
- No visibility into what’s running on-site
- No control over quality or security
- No leverage to negotiate better terms
- No access to valuable data
- No additional revenue from any of it
Worse, multiple overlapping networks drive up costs, create security risks, and make system integrations a nightmare.
The Digital Utility Model Turns the Table
Instead of outsourcing the network to third party vendors, smart owners are taking ownership of it—literally.
A property-wide, owner-controlled network (ie digital infrastructure) becomes part of the building’s infrastructure—just like power or water. This digital utility model enables:
- Tenant internet plans, resold at a sizable margin
- Bundled digital services as part of tenant-choice packages
- Access control, sensors, energy, and BMS systems to run on a unified, secure backbone
- Connected experience platforms to layer over one infrastructure
- New sources of NOI, directly from network-based services
From Expense Line to NOI Engine
Andrew Stanton CEO Proptech-PR
2025 regional meetings series across the UK
Premium estate agency Fine & Country is delighted to announce the return of its Regional Meetings this November, bringing together business owners, key decision-makers, and leading agents from across the network. These highly anticipated events are designed to inspire collaboration, share invaluable market insights, and prepare the Fine & Country network for success in 2026 and beyond.
The Regional Meetings will provide attendees with exclusive access to brand updates, strategic insights, and practical tools to enhance performance in their local markets. With a forward-looking agenda, the events will address the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, ensuring Fine & Country agents remain at the forefront of the premium property sector.
Agenda Highlights:
Market predictions for 2026: Forecasts on the year ahead and the trends set to shape the industry.
Agent success stories: Real-life case studies from top-performing agents within the Fine & Country network.
Compliance updates: Key regulatory changes coming in 2026 and how to prepare.
AI in action: Practical demonstrations of AI tools to drive efficiency and performance.
Brand marketing initiatives: A first look at upcoming campaigns and resources available to agents in 2026.
To round off the day, attendees will be invited to enjoy refreshments while networking with peers and strengthening professional connections across the Fine & Country community.
Jonathan Handford, Managing Director of Fine & Country, commented: “Our Regional Meetings are one of the most important events in our calendar, bringing together the very best of our network to collaborate, innovate, and prepare for the year ahead. With 2026 on the horizon, these sessions will provide the knowledge, tools, and inspiration our business leaders need to continue achieving success in their local markets while harnessing the collective strength of our global brand.”
Regional Meetings Schedule – November 2025
Kent – Wednesday 12th November at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
Bristol – Thursday 13th November at Village Hotel Bristol
London – Tuesday 18th November at Hilton London Euston
Birmingham – Wednesday 19th November at The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre
East Anglia – Thursday 20th November at Abel’s Thetford Office
Haydock – Tuesday 25th November at Haydock Park Racecourse
Yorkshire – Wednesday 26th November at The Bridge Hotel & Spa
Andrew Stanton CEO Proptech-PR
