News Roundup 13/03/26: CoStar Feud, Portals Turn To AI Search, Purplebricks Founders Return from The PPW Podcast

News Roundup 13/03/26: CoStar Feud, Portals Turn To AI Search, Purplebricks Founders Return

53 minutes Posted Mar 13, 2026 at 4:45 am.

Jet Lag and Commitment09:44 Investor Feuds and Market Dynamics18:51 AI in Real Estate Search26:02 The Future of AI and Data Partnerships27:44 The Surprising Disconnect in User Expectations29:33 Voice Search: A New Frontier in Home Searching33:54 The Evolution of Home Search Technology37:12 The Resurgence of Purple Bricks: A Brand's Struggle41:48 Czech Republic's Portal Pricing Controversy

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Ed, Harvey and Simon discuss the latest news from around the world of real estate marketplaces. This week's topics...- CoStar's ongoing feud with activist investors gets even spicier- Portals are increasingly turning to AI for search- Purplebricks founders are set to return- The competition authorities in Czechia have clamped down on sweetheart dealsChapters00:00 Jet Lag and Commitment09:44 Investor Feuds and Market Dynamics18:51 AI in Real Estate Search26:02 The Future of AI and Data Partnerships27:44 The Surprising Disconnect in User Expectations29:33 Voice Search: A New Frontier in Home Searching33:54 The Evolution of Home Search Technology37:12 The Resurgence of Purple Bricks: A Brand's Struggle41:48 Czech Republic's Portal Pricing Controversy

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