Airbnb signs MoU to promote Abu Dhabi holiday home sector

Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Airbnb has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism to promote the holiday home sector in the United Arab Emirates capital.
Lavanda secures $7.25m to accelerate global growth

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: London-based proptech firm and flexible rental platform, Lavanda, has announced a fresh growth funding round of $7.25 million [approximately £5.3 million].
AvantStay closes $500m PropCo funding round

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: California-based operator AvantStay has closed a $500 million PropCo funding round led by real estate advisory and asset management firm, Saluda Grade.