Product and Services Roundup: Zoopla, Rightmove, Jitty, CaixaBank, KE Holdings

This week's Product Roundup starts in the United Kingdom, where the two biggest portals have both added useful data to their property listings...

United Kingdom: Zoopla adds new data layers to its listings

The British portal Zoopla has added new data layers including flood risks, planning applications and crime rates to its property listings.

The information will be derived from third-party data providers and local government.

Zoopla says the new tool—which it claims to be the first of its kind for UK portals—allows home searchers to find out more about communities they are considering moving to.

Rich Hayes, chief operating officer at Zoopla said:

"At Zoopla, we’re committed to giving homemovers the insights they need to make confident decisions, from crime rates to flood risks and planning applications. By continuing to invest in our search functionality, we’re not only empowering consumers to win at moving but also attracting more motivated movers ready to take action, ultimately driving better outcomes for our customers."

Rightmove adds travel times to its property search

Meanwhile, Rightmove has added a travel time tool to property listings.

Home searchers can add up to five places of interest and choose a mode of transport: public transport, cycling, driving by car, or walking.

In a blog post, Rightmove said:

Searching in a location that’s new to you? You might be wondering how long your new commute could take, or the drive time from your best mate’s to your new pad. A brand new tool, you can start your search and you’ll find My Places right next to the map on property listings, where you can check the travel time of up to five places that are important to you.

Jitty launches "Game-Changing" price guide feature

British challenger portal Jitty has launched a Price Guide feature, a first-of-its-kind tool that brings unprecedented clarity and transparency to the UK housing market.

Using publicly available property data, Jitty now enables buyers to instantly see how each property’s price per square foot compares to the local area average, helping them make faster, more informed decisions.

Jitty’s Price Guide offers a simple, visual snapshot of a property’s value on a high-to-low spectrum for the area. Alongside the new “Low Price Per Sqft” label, buyers can instantly determine whether a property is priced below, near, or above the local average.

Graham Paterson, CEO at Jitty, said:

"Homebuying is a huge financial and emotional investment. Clear, reliable data reduces the need for guesswork. By showcasing how a property’s price per square foot compares to the local market, we’re giving buyers the confidence to make informed decisions, potentially saving them thousands of pounds—and plenty of stress—along the way."

Europe: CaixaBank set to launch real estate marketplace in 2025

Spanish bank CaixaBank is set to launch a real estate marketplace this summer, according to Spanish newspaper Expansión.

Dubbed "Facilitea Casa", the new marketplace will list new and used properties owned—but its use will be limited to CaixaBank's circa 18.3 million clients nationwide.

Caixa recently launched an autos marketplace (Facilitea Coches), which is also only available if you are a CaixaBank customer.

CaixaBank is one of Spain's largest consumer banks, competing with the likes of Santander, Sabadell and BBVA.

Asia: KE Holdings continues purchasing land with $95 million Shanghai plot snapped up

KE Holdings (also known as Beike) will venture into the property development industry after winning an auction for a plot of land in Shanghai.

According to Chinese outlet Sina Finance, KE Holdings secured the land for approximately $95 million, marking the Chinese real estate giant's first significant investment into the property development market in a tier-one city.

The purchase takes Beike's investment in land to more than $340 million in the past six months. Previous purchases include plots of land in Chengdu, Hangzhou and Xi'in since mid-2024.