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Real Estate Industry

How will the world's biggest asset class be disrupted by DePIN technology?

Global real estate market size in 2024 is approximately $4.12 trillion, projected to reach around $5.85-6.13 trillion by 2030, of those numbers Real Estate tokenization is currently only $3.8 billion (less than 0.1% of total market) but that number will change significantly as protocols for the tokenization of real estate becomes standardized and normalized.

Purpose​

There will be significant opportunities for lean intelligent operators that can quickly adapt to changing market conditions, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements.

With AI about to impact office workers more than any other group, commercial property owners must become innovative in their approach to attracting and retaining tenants.

Subjects​

Real estate industry subject matter expertise covers:

Marketplace​

The real estate market has a complex ecosystem that includes various stakeholders, such as developers, investors, brokers, property managers, and tenants. The market is influenced by economic, social, and technological factors, which drive trends and opportunities in the industry.

Current State​

  • High interest rates and tight credit conditions impact financing and transactions.
  • Housing prices remain elevated due to low inventory and strong demand.
  • Office sector struggles with reduced occupancy and changing work patterns.

Future Outlook​

  • Gradual stabilization expected as the market adjusts to higher interest rates.
  • Continued focus on sustainability and ESG compliance.
  • Growing demand for flexible, multi-use spaces in both residential and commercial sectors.
  • Potential opportunities in distressed assets and property repurposing.

Tech Impact​

  • Accelerated technology adoption across the industry.
  • AI and virtual tools gaining prominence in property management and transactions.
  • Increased investment in PropTech solutions.
  • Data analytics driving more informed decision-making and market predictions.

Problems​

Challenges that face the real estate industry by category:

General​

Applicable across all classes of real estate.

  1. Economic Volatility
  2. Technological Lag
  3. Regulatory Complexities
  4. Market Inefficiencies
  5. Climate Change and Sustainability
  6. Liquidity and Capital Allocation
  7. Bad Actors and Trust Issues
  8. Urbanization Challenges
  9. Global Market Variations
  10. Financial Pressures
  11. Technology Integration
  12. Supply Chain Disruptions

Land Development​

  1. Zoning and Land Use Restrictions (part of Regulatory Complexities)
  2. Environmental Concerns (part of Climate Change and Sustainability)
  3. Infrastructure Development (part of Urbanization Challenges)

Also see farming and agtech.

Residential​

  1. Demographic Shifts
  2. Housing Affordability Crisis
  3. Inefficient and time-consuming home buying process
  4. Long-term financial implications of property decisions
  5. Affordability crisis for younger generations
  6. Systemic issues in property markets (e.g., UK property system)

See value proposition for tokenization of real estate

Commercial​

  1. Commercial Property Vacancies
  2. Post-COVID Work Practices Impact
  3. AI and Automation Effects
  4. Adaptive Reuse Challenges
  5. Sustainability and ESG Concerns
  6. Changing Tenant Expectations
  7. Commercial Real Estate Volatility

Industrial​

  1. Industrial Property Shifts
  2. Supply Chain and Logistics Changes
  3. Automation and AI Integration in Industrial Spaces

Business Startups​

  1. Cost Overruns and Time Delays
  2. Location and Space Constraints
  3. Lease Complexities
  4. Renovation and Fit-out Challenges
  5. Regulatory Compliance
  6. Financial Strain
  7. Flexibility vs. Stability Trade-offs
  8. Technology Integration for Small Businesses

See startups

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