Product and Services Roundup: Idealista, Casavo, Propstreet, Domclick

This week's Product Roundup is all about Europe. We'll start with Spain's market-leading portal, idealista...

Europe: idealista adds online room booking and insurance for tenants

Idealista has launched an Online Room Booking feature, which allows tenants to reserve their chosen room and pay the first month’s rent through idealista.

According to a company blog, the tool is designed to simplify the room rental process both for tenants, who want a fast and reliable option, and for property professionals, who wish to optimise their daily management.

If a tenant finds a room that meets all their needs, they can request a reservation immediately. The listing must display the “Book Now” badge, and payment is only required if the landlord accepts the request. When booking a room on idealista, a one-time service fee is charged in addition to the first month’s rent. This fee is 15% of one month’s rent.

For tenants, the insurance product includes third-party coverage up to €100,000, and additional protection against lost keys, damage and theft for lost belongings, and relocation services if an agency or landlord cancels an ongoing booking.

For landlords, coverage includes third-party liability, damage to the property, early tenant departure, and tenant defaults.

The launch somewhat mirrors the model of mid-term rental marketplaces like Spotahome and Spacest, where tenants can book rooms and properties without visiting them beforehand.

Casavo adds rental offer via partnership with Spacest

The former iBuyer-turned-brokerage Casavo has entered an agreement with the mid-term rentals marketplace Spacest to facilitate lettings for people who buy a property via its platform.

A blog published on Casavo's website said:

For many owners, the process [of renting out a property] requires time, attention, and expertise. Now, however, all of this has become easier thanks to the partnership between Casavo and Spacest , designed specifically for those who want to rent out their apartment quickly and stress-free.

At Casavo, many of our clients purchase a home with a specific goal, to generate income. To meet this need, we decided to collaborate with Spacest, a digital platform specializing in medium- and long-term rentals , which combines technology and expertise to make the rental process simple, secure, and transparent. If you've purchased a property with Casavo and want to rent it out, you can access an exclusive offer on Spacest services.

Andrea Degli Innocenti, CEO at Spacest, told Online Marketplaces:

“The synergy between Casavo and Spacest is simple: they help people buy, we help them rent. Casavo brings a highly qualified stream of owners who often buy with an investment mindset, we turn those assets into income immediately with guaranteed rent and a fully managed process. It’s a natural fit that removes friction for owners and raises the bar in a rental market we’re trying to digitalise. The two journeys finally talk to each other.

"Looking ahead, I expect more partnerships like this: brokerages and specialised marketplaces teaming up to offer end-to-end solutions instead of isolated services. Wherever there’s a gap between buying and renting there’s room for integrated models that make life easier for owners. This is just the beginning."

Propstreet launches AI-powered Agent tool

The proptech business Propstreet has announced the launch of Propstreet Agent, an all-in-one product that transforms how brokers work.

Propstreet is an AI-based platform that enables real estate professionals like investors, brokers and other interested parties to find prospects, nurture their networks, and engage in and close deals.

According to an email, Propstreet Agent gives brokers a single tool they can rely on throughout the entire transaction process, including lead generation and an AI-assisted copilot tool.

The company said:

Propstreet Agent brings together prospect sourcing, a CRM built for real estate, and secure ways to share confidential information — all in one place. An AI model trained on 300,000+ investor-deal interactions, identifies relevant buyers from your network and Propstreet Network, while learning from every interaction to keep investor strategies up-to-date. The result is less time on admin, more time on relationships and dealmaking.

Henrik Olofson, CEO at Propstreet, said:

"Today marks an important milestone for Propstreet, for the clients we serve and the whole commercial real estate industry. Propstreet Agent provides a unified, intelligent platform for managing transactions, and it establishes the foundation for a new generation of AI-driven tools that will continue to evolve rapidly."

Domclick connects buyers and sellers with the "Ask a Realtor" tool

Domclick, the real estate business for the state-backed bank Sber, has launched an interactive "ask a realtor" tool that allows home buyers and sellers to discuss their problems and questions with a real estate agent.

Agents and industry experts who are signed up for the Domclick Pro service can be matched with buyers and sellers to expedite transactions, forge personal relationships with clients, and enhance their personal brand.

Alexey Leipi, Director at Domclick, said:

"We’ve created a unified space for all real estate market participants and are constantly strengthening this collaboration. Today, approximately 80% of transactions on DomClick involve our partners. For market experts, the ‘ask a realtor’ service is public proof of their expertise, visible to thousands of current and future clients. It’s a strategic asset and the foundation of a personal professional brand within our community. Our ecosystem includes over 100,000 real estate agencies, and we’re proud that their specialists are true professionals, ready to share their experience and ensure secure transactions."

According to news reports in Russia, over 10,000 people have used "Ask a Realtor" since launch.