Product Roundup: Redfin, LeBonCoin, CaixaBank, Coralytics, Yandex, Zoopla

This week's roundup is very Europe-heavy, but we'll start in the United States with Redfin...

United States: Redfin integrates Thumbtack services into its Owner Dashboard

Redfin has partnered with Thumbtack to allow homeowners to access local home improvement professionals directly through Redfin’s Owner Dashboard. The feature is now available via Redfin.com and its Android app.

The integration enables Redfin users to browse services, read customer reviews, obtain cost estimates, and connect with one of Thumbtack’s 300,000 service professionals. To access the service, users must first claim their home on Redfin. Tasks available range from routine maintenance and cleaning to landscaping and renovations.

Connie Durnal, a Redfin Premier agent in Dallas, said:

“Today’s buyers are more selective about the homes they’ll offer on. Nearly everyone is looking for something move-in ready, and if they think they’ll have to paint a room or replace a faucet, they may move on to the next home. That’s why I’m encouraging all of my sellers to go the extra mile and make their home the shining star.”

The feature aims to support homeowners preparing to sell, as well as those focused on seasonal maintenance and larger improvement projects.

Ariel Dos Santos, Redfin’s senior vice president of product and design, said:

“Millions of people will use Redfin to find a home this year, and our partnership with Thumbtack helps them care for that home long after they move in. By recommending trusted pros for home improvement projects, we’re saving customers time and hassle while helping them maximize the value of their home. It’s just one way we make the homeownership journey smoother from start to finish.”

Michael Kim, Thumbtack’s vice president of strategy and business development, said:

“We're excited to partner with Redfin to support homeowners through their entire home journey—from the buying and selling process to managing, maintaining, and improving their homes. Through this partnership, Redfin users will have access to Thumbtack’s community of trusted pros to accomplish all of their home goals. From inspections to repairs, improvements, and ongoing upkeep, homeowners can now confidently navigate homeownership at every stage.”

Homeowners can also track their property’s estimated value, monitor market trends, and connect with a Redfin agent through the Owner Dashboard.

Europe: Leboncoin Immo launches Cercle de l’immo for property professionals

Leboncoin immo has launched “Cercle de l’immo,” a new professional panel aimed at improving its platform and services through direct engagement with real estate professionals. Open to all industry participants regardless of customer status, the initiative is designed to gather feedback, share insights, and deepen collaboration between Leboncoin and the professional ecosystem.

The panel operates through regular online surveys—ranging from short polls to more detailed studies and interviews—with flexible participation and no obligation to respond. Results and analyses from each campaign will be shared with members to support business decision-making and provide exclusive sector insights.

The platform outlined three primary objectives: better understanding the expectations and challenges of professionals, strengthening relationships with its user base, and capturing both qualitative and quantitative input to inform product development.

Ariel Dos Santos, Redfin’s senior vice president of product and design, said:

“Millions of people will use Redfin to find a home this year, and our partnership with Thumbtack helps them care for that home long after they move in. By recommending trusted pros for home improvement projects, we’re saving customers time and hassle while helping them maximise the value of their home. It’s just one way we make the homeownership journey smoother from start to finish.”

Participation in the panel provides access to exclusive content, thematic webinars, small-group workshops, and networking events hosted at Leboncoin headquarters or nearby locations. The most active participants will also be eligible for additional rewards.

To join the panel, professionals must complete a registration form, be of legal age, and reside in France.

Spain's CaixaBank launches its real estate marketplace

CaixaBank has launched a new property portal, Facilitea Casa, offering over 40,000 residential listings nationwide. The bank aims to double this figure by the end of 2025.

Facilitea Casa is positioned as a closed platform for real estate professionals. Listings are restricted to agencies with agreements in place, which CaixaBank will verify for quality control. The initial launch includes inventory from more than 1,100 agencies, along with assets owned by Building Centre—CaixaBank’s property subsidiary—which manages sales through servicer Solvia (Intrum Group). Listings link directly to the Building Centre portal.

The platform will not include non-residential assets such as parking or commercial units.

Private sellers cannot list directly, though CaixaBank plans to enable consumer-agent connections later in 2025.

The bank stated:

[We intend to] complement the market and connect its clients and users in general with trusted real estate agencies.

The service is available to both CaixaBank customers and non-customers. While agencies sell the properties, CaixaBank provides related financing and home services, including insurance, security, renovation loans, and furnishing options. The offering is part of CaixaBank’s wider strategy to expand its presence in the housing ecosystem without directly selling homes.

CaixaBank holds a 25.6% share of Spain’s mortgage market. Mortgage origination rose over 50% last year. The company says its home financing segment is a cornerstone of the bank’s customer retention strategy. CaixaBank targets 2% annual growth in its mortgage balance by 2027, while maintaining its market share. The bank expects transaction volumes to average 580,000 annually, supported by the delivery of 325,000 new homes per year.

Facilitea Casa is part of CaixaBank’s broader e-commerce platform Facilitea (formerly Wivai), which offers third-party products with integrated financing. In late 2024, the bank added a used car marketplace, Facilitea Coches, launching with 5,000 vehicles from 150 dealerships. The auto platform includes leasing, insurance, maintenance, and financing options.

Coralytics enters France with new partnership

Coralytics AI has entered a cross-border partnership with SNPI (Syndicat National des Professionnels Immobiliers) in France and U.S.-based RealtyFeed to launch an AI-driven real estate platform for the French market.

Announced at VivaTech 2025, the collaboration integrates AI technology developed in the UAE, local industry knowledge from SNPI, and RealtyFeed’s scalable digital infrastructure. The partnership aims to streamline listing creation, improve marketing workflows, and accelerate lead generation for French agents.

The initiative has received backing from the UAE Ministry of Economy, with support from H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq.

Coralytics described the deal as part of a broader trend toward international cooperation in proptech development.

Yandex and others to rival Krisha.kz in Kazakhstan by 2026?

A news report in Kazakhstan suggests that the Russian internet giant Yandex has started building the infrastructure for a real estate vertical launch in the country.

At least four new property platforms are expected to launch in Kazakhstan over the next several years, entering direct competition with market incumbent Krisha.kz. The developments were outlined by Lev Tetin, realtor and international real estate consultant, during a panel hosted by the Self-Regulatory Association of Realtors of Kazakhstan, as reported by Kursiv.

Tetin said Yandex Real Estate will be among the new entrants. The Russian classified platform has established a regional presence in Almaty and is planning a market launch in 2026.

Tetin said:

“They settled in Almaty, have already built the headquarters of Yandex as a whole, and the Yandex Real Estate project will enter the market next year."

He also pointed to 2GIS, a digital mapping service operating in Kazakhstan, which already functions as a real estate aggregator in Russia. Tetin expects a Kazakhstani version of its platform to debut in 2026 or 2027.

Tetin is also developing his own platform, OQO, set to launch in the coming months. The service will use artificial intelligence to automate property evaluation and scoring. It will also offer a recommendation engine to match users with listings based on preferences—a function already available on Krisha.kz.

In addition, Tetin referenced a fourth digital platform, scheduled to be announced by the end of 2025.

United Kingdom: Zoopla says it is delivering better quality leads for house builders

Zoopla has reported a 30% year-on-year increase in qualified homebuyer leads for housebuilders, defying weaker overall demand for new-build properties in the UK. The data reflects the impact of targeted product upgrades rolled out over the past 12 months.

New features include enhanced visibility of new-build listings on high-traffic pages and the introduction of filters for government and developer-backed purchase schemes such as Own New – Rate Reducer and Deposit Unlock. These changes contributed to a 40% rise in leads from users engaging with new homes filters.

Stephen Parker, Head of Digital at Taylor Wimpey, said:

"Zoopla is a valued partner of Taylor Wimpey and we're consistently impressed by the quality of leads they deliver, with a sector-leading percentage of leads delivered by the portal in 2024 converting into reservations. This has been enhanced by improvements they have made to their site to make new homes more visible to consumers."

Zoopla remains the only UK portal with dedicated search functionality for scheme-eligible new-build properties, further differentiating its offer in a competitive market.

To support budget-conscious buyers, Zoopla is also piloting a new affordability tool with four national housebuilders. The product matches users with developments aligned to their financial criteria within a unified search-to-contact journey. Internal research found that while 70% of buyers are open to new builds, only 7% search for them directly.

Alex Rose, Commercial Director at Zoopla, said:

"Zoopla empowers consumers to make more confident moving decisions. This includes encouraging potential buyers to consider all types of properties, including new builds. Our dedicated new homes product team has made some big strides over the last 12 months and these innovations we have implemented are driving direct benefits for our homebuilder customers.

This is just the beginning for Zoopla and we are focused on introducing further improvements to maximise the visibility of new homes on Zoopla’s website and app in the months to come as we look to drive a stronger ROI for our housebuilder customers and boost the pool of potential demand for new-build properties."