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Tech solutions reducing costs and increasing accessibility in rental market

21 June 2022

How can data and technology address the challenges for renters and landlords to reduce the friction and frustrations in the current rental market? What kind of technology solutions need to be integrated to provide a seamless process? How will the rental market evolve?

Ahmed Gamal speaks with Andrew Knight on these topics as they discuss the application of technology in the rental market in London and beyond.

More information regarding the Tech Partner Programme and our partner Rentd can be found at www.rics.org/techpartner

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