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July 2019, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru eyes acquisitions to beef up fintech, data capabilities

Dealstreetasia.com speaks to CEO Hari Krishnan on company's growth plans

April 2019, Malaysia, Press Releases

PropertyGuru Home Loan Pre-Approval Launched To Address High Home Loan Rejections

Malaysia’s leading property marketplace, PropertyGuru, has launched ‘PropertyGuru Home Loan Pre-Approval’, taking forward its commitment to address loan rejection and home ownership issues in the country under its ongoing ‘Own Your Home Programme’.

June 2019, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

Understanding trust: a CMO's most underutilized strategy for growth

Bjorn Sprengers, CMO & Head of Fintech, PropertyGuru Group shares how 'Trust' is the most underutilized strategy and deciphers how CMOs can make it a prime engine for accelerating company growth. Leading marketing publication, The Drum, carries his thought leadership article.

June 2019, Singapore, News & Views

How PropertyGuru built its Google Lens-like feature

Tech in Asia reports about 'PropertyGuru Lens' - Southeast Asia’s First Visual Search Solution For Property

February 2019, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Market Reports

PropertyGuru appoints Jules Kay as Director to drive growth for ‘Asia Property Awards’

Jules brings to PropertyGuru over two decades of regional leadership roles in sales and marketing, for a range of best-in-class real estate, hotel, hospitality and technology brands. The Awards have had phenomenal growth in recent years and in 2019, the series will be even bigger with leading developers from China, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia also set to compete.

October 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Market Reports,News & Views,Press Releases

PropertyGuru Doubles Down on Southeast Asia with S$200M Funding Round

Group bolsters its regional leadership with the new funding and full consolidation of Vietnam’s No. 1 property portal, Batdongsan.com.vn

September 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

“We are profitable and cash flow positive now”- PropertyGuru Group CEO, Hari Krishnan shares with CNBC

August 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

4 tips on effective hackathons from PropertyGuru’s product director

What Hackathons can deliver for a tech company – Insights by Jason Gregory, Director of Product for Agents & Developers at PropertyGuru Group.

July 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru Group CEO Hari V Krishnan and other industry experts shares views on the ‘Future of Proptech’ with Tech in Asia

The future of Proptech in Asia lies in AI, VR, and blockchain

July 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru appoints Joe Dische as Chief Financial Officer to advance its high-growth momentum

Joe brings over two decades of global financial experience across listed and private companies. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Joe will work with him and the Board of Directors to drive and execute the Group’s rapid regional growth strategy.

June 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

Hari V Krishnan, CEO, PropertyGuru Group at Echelon Asia Summit 2018

For PropertyGuru Group scaling up is not about 'planting flags'. We could launch in 10 markets fairly easily, but that it is not a consideration unless we can be the top player or a strong number two. The goal is to build a first-mover advantage, not just in geographies or business models but also technology."

June 2018, Singapore, News & Views

AXA Insurance and PropertyGuru Partner to Keep Homes Secure in Singapore

The partnership offers a one-stop-solution for new home buyers to avail home insurance while they make the most important purchase of their life. Lewis Ng, Chief Business Officer, said "PropertyGuru is committed to delivering value to property seekers and supporting property agents in growing their business. We are delighted to collaborate with AXA and provide our agent partners with solutions that enable stronger relationships with their clients"

June 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru Group partners with China’s leading online marketplace 58.com to bring its property awards platform - PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards - to China

This exclusive agreement, which aims to connect Chinese buyers and investors to the fast-growing Southeast Asian property markets, was signed in Shanghai with executives from both companies present.

June 2018, Singapore, News & Views

PropertyGuru’s GSS campaign launches in wake of rising property prices

PropertyPortalWatch talks about 'PropertyGuru's fifth edition of the PropertyGuru Great Singapore Specials (PGSS) and property index for Q1 2018.

June 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru’s CEO, Hari V. Krishnan interviewed by Tech in Asia

In a candid conversation, Hari shares about his entrepreneurial journey and how he’s leading the company's transformation for success in its' second decade.

May 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru Appoints Human Resources Director to Accelerate Technology Transformation

PropertyGuru Group is delighted to welcome Genevieve Godwin as Human Resources Director! Genevieve leads the human resource function for our 450 gurus across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. She will continue to build our strong employer brand with a focus on talent strategy as well as organisational capabilities for continued business growth.

April 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Press Releases

Global brand Kohler proudly named platinum sponsor of the 2018 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series

Kohler Co. returns as the platinum sponsor of the region’s biggest and most prestigious real estate awards programme, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2018 series.

April 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

Hari talks to Bloomberg about the ASEAN property market and PropertyGuru's Brand Refresh

April 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru Group's CEO Hari Krishnan and his understudy, Alexis, talks with Channel News Asia about their experience during the CEOx1Day programme

Alexis shares her unique experience shadowing PropertyGuru Group's CEO Hari Krishnan for a full day under the CEOx1Day programme.

April 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Press Releases

PropertyGuru Unveils Brand Refresh – Inviting All To ‘Look Forward To Home’

With ‘Look Forward To Home', PropertyGuru redefines property search by bringing personalisation to the core of its solutions.

March 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards 2018 honours the maturing property market

Winners of the most prestigious Cambodian real estate tilt have been recognised in a live televised ceremony at the Sofitel Phnom Penh.

March 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru Group wins legal case against 99.co

Singapore’s High Court on Friday (9 Mar) ruled in favour of property portal PropertyGuru in its case against 99.co.

March 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

Checkout PropertyGuru's new office in Malaysia

Having been a stalwart presence in the Asian property market since 2007, online portal PropertyGuru have just recently moved their Malaysian operations into a spanking new office in Bangsar South.

February 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

Campaign Asia does a case study on how PropertyGuru boosted its media efficiency by 20%

Bjorn Sprengers, CMO, PropertyGuru Group shares how the company applied an experimental regression model for brand equity investments

February 2018, Singapore, News & Views

Hari speaks to Channel News Asia on Singapore property market forecast 2018

Forward to the 17:00 mark for Hari's interview on Asia Business First where he shared with hosts Adam Bakhtiar and Julie Yoo on our latest Consumer Sentiment Survey and PropertyGuru's predictions for the year!

January 2018, Thailand, Market Reports

Thailand’s property market outlook in 2018

The real estate market is expected to make a rebound, following the economic recovery, with massive new supplies launched into the market.

January 2018, Indonesia, Press Releases

PropertyGuru Appoints Marine Novita as Rumah.com Country Manager

Marine will be responsible for managing the operations and business development in Indonesia.

January 2018, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru's Steve Melhuish reveals investments in the tech arena

Singapore Business Review features our co-founder Steve Melhuish's entrepreneurial journey.

December 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

Hari V Krishnan live AMA chat on Tech In Asia

Our CEO, Hari V. Krishnan, did a live Ask-Me-Anything chat session with leading digital media Techinasia.com's audience and shared views on a variety of topics from digital disruptors to Proptech to how to build high growth technology company.

December 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Press Releases

PropertyGuru Group deepens technology leadership with hire of eCommerce veteran as CTO

PropertyGuru Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Manav Kamboj as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

December 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

Proud to be nominated for SME Employer of the Year

Propertyguru is shortlisted as a finalist to 4 nominations at HRM Asia awards 2018!

December 2017, Thailand, Press Releases

DDproperty Forecasts Thai Real Estate Market Rebound in 2018

Thailand's real estate market is forecast to rebound in 2018 as the local economy continues to recover...

November 2017, Thailand, News & Views

Chatuchak sees highest rise in home price index

Chatuchak and Phra Khanong districts had the highest quarter-on-quarter increases in residential prices in the third quarter.

November 2017, Thailand, Press Releases

Thailand a Homebuyers Market with Low Interest Rates, Gradual Price Increases

The Thai property market remains buoyant as the economy continues its slow recovery.

December 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru appoints ex-Snapdeal VP Manav Kamboj as new CTO

Manav Kamboj will be in-charge of PropertyGuru's tech and engineering functions across offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

November 2017, Singapore, News & Views

Singapore property vendors' optimism highest since 2015

Property sellers' sentiment has been the most positive since 2015 as the PropertyGuru Property Index rose 3.2% from 94 in Q2 to 97.1 in Q3.

November 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

PropertyGuru's CEO Speaks to Bloomberg on 2018 Focus for the Company

PropertyGuru Group CEO, Hari Krishnan speaks to Bloomberg on Singapore property market, business outlook for 2018 and the exciting AI, AR initiatives coming up.

November 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

AMA with PropertyGuru Co-founder Steve Melhuish!

PropertyGuru co-founder Steve Melhuish ‘Ask me Anything’ live chat on e27.co. talks about his entrepreneurial journey, real estate market in SEA and plans for the company.

November 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

DBS launches the world's largest bank API platform

PropertyGuru launches Singapore’s first home loan affordability check.

October 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

No IPO in 2018, will raise capital if there is inorganic opportunity: PropertyGuru CEO

PropertyGuru CEO, Hari V Krishnan sits down with DealStreetAsia and talks about 2018 plans.

October 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

Australia’s Square Peg Capital to focus on Series B investments in Southeast Asia

PropertyGuru board member & Square Peg co-founder Paul Bassat talks about the success of his investment in PropertyGuru with DealStreetAsia.com.

October 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

DSA Summit: PropertyGuru open to more investment, IPO up in air

Hari V Krishnan, CEO, PropertyGuru Group talks to DealStreetAsia.com about the company’s business and focus.

September 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, News & Views

Property agents face prospect of tech takeover

PropertyGuru on its Proptech innovations that aid the property buyers and sellers.

November 2017, Singapore, News & Views

DBS launches largest banking API developer platform

DBS Bank has launched the world’s largest banking application programming interface (API) developer platform.

October 2017, Indonesia, Press Releases

Record number of design accolades presented at PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards 2017

Smarter, innovative designs win big at Indonesia's premier real estate tilt.

October 2017, Singapore, Press Releases

Fourth installment of PropertyGuru Myanmar Property Awards opens 2018 competition

Nominations are now being accepted as the 2017 domestic winners head to the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final next month in Singapore.

April 2017, Malaysia, Market Reports

PropertyGuru Market Index Malaysia Q1 2017

As a leader in the real estate market in Malaysian, PropertyGuru Malaysia processes a vast amount of real estate data daily, providing us the necessary data to crunch and deliver in-depth insights to all Malaysian home seekers.

April 2017, Indonesia, Market Reports

Rumah.com Property Index Indonesia Q2 2017

Sebagai yang terdepan di pasar properti Indonesia, Rumah.com memproses begitu banyak data properti setiap hari. Kami mengolah dan memberikan informasi mendalam kepada masyarakat Indonesia yang tengah mencari hunian.

July 2017, Singapore, Market Reports

PropertyGuru survey reveals weak affordability sentiment

Property affordability sentiment in Singapore remains low with a score of 29 for the first half of 2017, according to PropertyGuru Group's Consumer Sentiment Survey released today. The findings remain unchanged from last year, reflecting a continued sense of consumer pessimism and highlighting a gap between consumers views on affordability, and the anticipation of a market turnaround in the real estate industry.

September 2017, Indonesia, Market Reports

63% Konsumen Puas dengan Kondisi Pasar Properti Indonesia

Jakarta, 22 September 2017 Berdasarkan hasil survei Rumah.com Property Affordability Sentiment Index 2017, sebanyak 63% responden mengaku puas dengan kondisi pasar properti Indonesia pada semester I-2017. Namun harus diakui bahwa angka ini sedikit menurun jika dibandingkan dengan semester II-2016 yang mencapai angka 66%.

September 2017, Thailand, Market Reports

Survey: Demand for senior housing on the upswing as Thai culture and demographics shift

Properties in Thailand with features appropriate for senior citizens are poised for growing demand as buyers begin thinking about the comforts they want in a home during their golden years.

July 2017, Malaysia, Market Reports

Consumer Sentiment for Property Sector is Stable in 2017

PropertyGuru Malaysia's recent Consumer Sentiment Survey revealed that confidence towards the Malaysian property sector remains stable with 36 percent of respondents expressing overall satisfaction with market conditions in the first half of 2017 (H1 2017). Another 24 percent expressed neutral views with negative perceptions declining to 39 percent from a high of 53 percent in Q1 2015.

July 2017, Singapore, News & Views

On the tombstone of your product — would you want it saying “Managed by a Mediocre Product Manager”?

In my years of experience as product manager, two of the recurring problems that I have faced are:...

September 2017, Singapore, News & Views

3 Key Trends in the Asian Real Estate Technology Space

The Asian real estate marketplace is an exciting place to operate in today- with the numerous changes, varying local market nuances and a population that is young and growing in affluence.

August 2017, Singapore, News & Views

Rocket rider: 3 keys to leading a high-growth Asian business

Having spent the last dozen years leading entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses in Asia, I have my views on what a leader of such an organization needs to possess. Asia is equal parts opportunity, dynamism and high growth with the challenges of ambiguity, rapid changes and little/no clean data to influence decisions. So, how is a leader to lead?

March 2017, Thailand, News & Views

'Learning from Unicorns'

Implementation of personalised marketing with customer insights, delivering customer-driven innovation products and staying abreast of changes and the latest trends in consumer behaviour are critical factors...

February 2017, Singapore, News & Views

Survival in the digital age: 3 tips for property portals who want to prosper

For property portals to successfully connect with their customers in the digital age, they must keep three key factors in mind says PropertyGuru CEO, Hari V. Krishnan.

March 2017, Singapore, News & Views

PropertyGuru to Turn Profitable This Year After Expansion Spurt

PropertyGuru Pte, the top Southeast Asian real estate website backed by TPG Capital, expects to become profitable this year as it digests a clutch of acquisitions and rides growth in markets such as Indonesia and Vietnam.

June 2017, Singapore, News & Views

PropertyGuru’s Melhuish doesn’t believe in ‘unicorns’ even as portal nears $1b mark

PropertyGuru's Steve Melhuish at the Asia PE-VC Summit in Singapore. Photo: DealStreetAsia/September 2016

August 2017, Singapore, News & Views

HRM August 2017 Failure IS An Option

In the August 2017 issue, HRM Magazine delves deeper into the fail-first leadership philosophy of Hari V. Krishnan, CEO of the PropertyGuru...

August 2017, Singapore, News & Views

From sink to swim

It is not the usual recipe, but for Hari V. Krishnan, CEO of the PropertyGuru Group, it is failure that truly breeds success. He explains the unique culture behind Southeast Asia's market-leading online property portal.

October 2017, Singapore, News & Views

Hari Krishnan, Chatri Sityodtong and Joji Thomas Philip on stage at the Asia PE-VC Summit 2017.

Hari Krishnan of the PropertyGuru Group says that the company is not looking to raise further rounds but is open to further investments and the possibility of a corporate venture fund.

October 2017, Indonesia, Press Releases

Record number of design accolades presented at PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards 2017

Smarter, innovative designs win big at Indonesia's premier real estate tilt...

October 2017, Singapore, Press Releases

Connecting Asia: PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit 2017 announces keynotes, speaker line-up

Premier gathering of global experts and thought leaders will cover Proptech, China's One Belt One Road plan, and evolving markets...

October 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Press Releases

Sri Lanka to hold its own PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards domestic gala in 2018, opens nominations

Local edition announced following positive response from Sri Lankan developers...

September 2017, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Press Releases

PropertyGuru Group appoints Jeremy Williams as Chief Operating Officer

PropertyGuru Group, (PropertyGuru or the Group), Asia's leading online property group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Williams as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly-created role, Jeremy will lead PropertyGuru's strategic projects, maximise operational efficiencies and manage the talent organisation across the Group's offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

September 2017, Malaysia, Press Releases

2018 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) to take place on 26 April

Malaysia's top real estate gala ceremony comes early in 2018...

September 2017, Singapore, Press Releases

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) 2017 reveals shortlisted nominees

Singapore's best residential, commercial, industrial and green properties will be rewarded at the Garden City's most prestigious real estate awards.

September 2017, Singapore, Press Releases

Intent to purchase property remains strong across SEA

Consumers across the region are looking to purchase homes in the next six months, despite pessimism around their ability to afford housing in their home countries, according to PropertyGuru Group's Regional Consumer Sentiment Survey, released today.

September 2017, Indonesia, Press Releases

PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards 2017 shortlist: Outstanding designs take centre stage

Indonesia's premier real estate tilt reveals nominees for its third annual edition that includes new developments and highly acclaimed projects.

September 2017, Thailand, Press Releases

Industry experts observe cautious optimism at PropertyGuru Thailand Real Estate Summit 2017

PropTech, financing and the Eastern Economic Corridor to become a huge part of the domestic property sector's evolution.

September 2017, Thailand, Press Releases

Pioneering developers honoured at the 12th annual PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2017

More than 100 distinctions were presented to the most outstanding real estate in Bangkok, Samui, Hua Hin, Khao Yai, Phuket and the Eastern Seaboard...

September 2017, , Press Releases

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) shortlists the country's best developers of 2017

Sri Lanka's most outstanding developers will compete in Asia's most prestigious regional real estate tilt to be held in Singapore this November...

August 2017, Thailand, Press Releases

PropertyGuru Thailand Real Estate Summit announces 2017 speaker line-up

Respected names in the property development, technology and finance industries will meet delegates face-to-face in Bangkok this September..

July 2017, Malaysia, Press Releases

Strong contenders named for fourth annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia) 2017

The fourth annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Malaysia), presented by Kohler, have revealed the official shortlist of nominees who are competing for honours in the country's most prestigious real estate awards ceremony.

July 2017, Singapore, Press Releases

PropertyGuru survey reveals weak affordability sentiment

Property affordability sentiment in Singapore remains low with a score of 29 for the first half of 2017, according to PropertyGuru Groups Consumer Sentiment Survey released today. The findings remain unchanged from last year, reflecting a continued sense of consumer pessimism and highlighting a gap between consumers views on affordability, and the anticipation of a market turnaround in the real estate industry.

July 2017, Malaysia, Press Releases

Thought leaders and experts to watch at the PropertyGuru Malaysia Real Estate Summit 2017

PropertyGuru Malaysia Real Estate Summit, the premier gathering of top-level business leaders and industry experts in the country┴ш╙s property sector, debuts on 16 August 2017 at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur where more than 20 experts will participate to share insights and exchange ideas.

June 2017, , Press Releases

PropertyGuru Myanmar Property Awards 2017 winners revealed at black tie gala ceremony

The PropertyGuru Myanmar Property Awards 2017 concluded the search for the year┴ш╙s achievers in the real estate sector during its third annual gala dinner held on Friday (30 June 2017) at the Sedona Hotel Yangon.

May 2017, Singapore, Press Releases

PropertyGuru delivers exclusive savings and inside deals with Great Singapore Specials

Offers of more than $1 million in savings | Discounts from 10 popular new launch projects | Campaign runs from 26 May to 31 July

May 2017, Singapore, Press Releases

PropertyGuru Group partners with PHD on strategic media planning

The unique partnership is geared to deliver media effectiveness with its evidence-based brand investment model

March 2017, Singapore, Array

HDB resale outlook report: What to expect?

PropertyGuru Group, Asia's leading online property group, forecasts steadiness in the HDB resale market, according to its ebook for H1 2017.

March 2017, Singapore, Press Releases

Private property outlook report: What to expect?

PropertyGuru Group, Asia's leading online property group, is seeing some signs of green shoots emerging in the private property market...