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As a resident of a housing society in India, have you ever wondered why your water bill is always so high, even when you try to conserve water as much as possible? Well, the answer might lie in the fact that your society does not have a water meter installed. Read on to know more!

As homeowners are increasingly prioritizing sustainable living in 2023 , real estate developers are embracing proptech and IoT to offer smart technologies and green spaces that appeal to homebuyers. In 2023, the top 5 amenities that homebuyers are seeking in their housing society include sustainable features, such as energy-efficient appliances and green spaces for recreation and relaxation. With focus on sustainable and eco-friendly living, housing societies are embracing technology to enhance the living experience for residents.

Planet’s digital platform and proptech app, PlanetSIM, won the 5th edition of India’s national “2023 Proptech Excellence Conclave” competition, taking home the Proptech Mobile App of the Year Award. The jury evaluated the most well-known digital platforms in the industry and selected Planet’s own as the best mobile app for proptech of the year. The jury’s evaluation was sponsored by Realty+, the most well-known real estate publication in the subcontinent.

As urban India grows in means and aspirations, the youth gravitates towards geographies for job opportunities. This has led to a shift in home preferences towards smaller-homes and fully-furnished homes with a lesser need to buy immovables like furniture. Moving for work becomes a plug-and-play exercise while selecting a home to rent and stay in for young mobile professionals. Universe, Planet’s flagship project in Pune, India has launched 1 BHK fully furnished apartments to meet the huge market demand in the Hinjewadi belt, which is a prominent IT hub

Recently, India saw the introduction of much-anticipated next-generation 5G network services.  It has the potential to be the driving force behind economic progress in all sectors and businesses. 5G is a dependable, high capacity, low latency communications network that is ubiquitous and less expensive than existing high bandwidth solutions, according to Stephen Dunphy, Global Head of IoT. In the future 5G networks will coexist with LoRaWAN networks for IoT in general, and Proptech, real estate, and property management in particular for eg. smart infrastructure management

More than 2.1 billion people still lack access to safely managed drinking water and about 40% of the global population face water scarcity. Despite how valuable this resource is, water can sometimes lead to maintenance problems in housing societies. Be it receiving contaminated or unclean water, experiencing a shortage of water, or dealing with unforeseen leaks and wastage, housing societies are facing a lot of challenges in the cover of water scarcity in metro cities. Water is one of the most undervalued but overused commodities while being a necessity for people. Let’s find out how and where are we going wrong while dealing with this major water crises.

If finding your dream home is turning out to be a nightmare, this checklist is just the thing you need!

A modern and efficient wastewater treatment plant has to be the most important yet underappreciated amenity in a housing society. Read why?

Alessandro Marchesini has been appointed Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Planet Smart City. Based in Planet’s London office, he will drive growth in the Group’s digital business internationally through the development of new products and services. Alessandro will focus on three key areas: consolidating the digital service offering in Planet’s smart affordable housing solutions; adding new value to the SaaS (software-as-a-service) offering dedicated to real estate developers for new construction projects; and defining digital products capable of increasing the management efficiency of large residential complexes

PropTech is the new gamechanger helping housing societies manage every hassle ranging from security to community management seamlessly. Find out how!