In a bold move set to transform South Africa’s commercial real estate sector with Dutch-based proptech platform, Lisa BV is launching its smart leasing platform in the country.
This development follows Lisa BV’s acquisition of the core leasing technology platform from Inospace, South Africa’s largest last-mile logistics operator.
The confirmation of this strategic move came from Rael Levitt, the founder, and CEO of Inospace, who announced the entry of Lisa’s innovative proptech solution into the South African market.
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Comprehensive Suite of Smart Leasing Services
Lisa’s smart leasing platform represents a substantial leap forward in the proptech landscape. It offers a comprehensive suite of services designed for property owners, managers, brokers, and tenants. The platform’s core product, Lease, introduces automation into the lead-to-lease processes for multi-let property companies, streamlining and expediting transactions.
Additionally, Lisa presents Market, a solution for automated marketing campaigns tailored to property owners and brokers, and Engage, a tenant experience solution aimed at enhancing customer relationships.
Lisa’s platform is enriched with real-time demand data, empowering property professionals to make well-informed decisions regarding leasing and asset management. Thanks to accurate demand-side data and automated marketing tools, brokers and asset managers gain access to premium content, including videos and floor plans, facilitating deals with unmatched speed and efficiency.
Hein Pretorius, Lisa’s CEO, is optimistic about the platform’s swift adoption in South Africa and significant European markets. He noted, “Inospace’s success story exemplifies the potential of technology to revolutionise leasing ecosystems. Lisa’s products are poised to make a significant impact on the industry.”
Already available in South Africa, Lisa’s core leasing and marketing services are scheduled for launch in Europe in the second quarter of 2024. The Engage solution will follow suit in the first half of 2024, promising to elevate tenant experiences and fortify customer relationships.
Embracing the Digital Transformation of Commercial Real Estate
This strategic move signifies a substantial digital transformation within South Africa’s commercial real estate sector. Property funds are increasingly seeking technology-driven solutions to reduce operating costs, elevate rental rates, and foster closer connections with their customers. The integration of Lisa’s innovative proptech platform is expected to further accelerate this transformation, ushering in an era of efficiency and growth for the industry.
Inospace, South Africa’s largest owner of serviced logistics parks, has been at the forefront of the logistics sector, offering a range of spaces coupled with logistics services. With a focus on branded rental products, SME-centric offerings, and flexible leases, Inospace has carved a niche as a sector specialist, managing assets worth R3 billion.
Lisa BV’s entrance into the South African commercial real estate market marks a significant shift in the industry’s landscape. The infusion of advanced proptech solutions through its smart leasing platform is set to reshape the sector, making transactions more streamlined, enhancing decision-making with real-time data, and ultimately providing an efficient and tech-driven environment for property owners, brokers, and tenants alike. The partnership between Lisa BV and Inospace sets the stage for a transformative journey that could redefine the future of commercial real estate in South Africa.
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About smart leasing platforms
Smart leasing platforms are revolutionising the real estate sector by streamlining and accelerating transactions. These platforms offer a comprehensive suite of services to property owners, managers, brokers, and tenants. Key features include automation of lead-to-lease processes and real-time demand data.
By providing accurate demand-side information and automating marketing campaigns, they enable brokers and asset managers to make well-informed decisions and execute deals efficiently. The integration of proptech solutions into the real estate sector is rapidly reducing operating costs, boosting rental rates, and fostering closer connections with customers. As smart leasing platforms continue to evolve, they are reshaping the real estate industry.
