Data and Property Law with Andrew Lloyd, Search Acumen

Summary: In this episode the Propcast talks to Andrew Lloyd from Search Acumen about data and property law.   The Propcast by Louisa Dickins, Co-Founder of LMRE the leading Global PropTech recruiter brought to you in partnership with UK PropTech Association, The UK PropTech Association is a membership organisation to drive the digital transformation of the property industry. This show will focus on connecting the Proptechs, real estate funds and VC’s globally…and get everyone talking about innovation of the build to rent environment.   About Our Host Louisa Dickins https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-dickins-ab065392/?originalSubdomain=uk  Louisa started her career in property working at a well-known estate agency in London. Realising her people skills, she moved over to Lloyd May to pursue a career in recruitment. She now is a Director at LMRE, who are a specialist recruitment firm driven by PropTech and recruitment professionals, and Louisa oversees their 5 core areas. Louisa co-founded LMRE and provides a constructive recruitment platform to the new disruptors in real estate. Louisa is also on the board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA).   About LMRE LMRE believe there is a better way to recruit. LMRE focus on a more comprehensive, client led focus delivering exceptional talent to the place at the time. They are passionate about the industry and passionate about people's careers. LMRE spend time with each client to become and an extension of the business, and their transparency and core values help them grow with the sector. LMRE simplify recruitment and innovate with our clients and evolve the people driven, PropTech community.   About Our Guest Andrew Lloyd https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewslloyd/?originalSubdomain=uk  Andrew is the Managing Director of Search Acumen, who are on on a mission to create the next generation of Property Technology and Data business. Combining many years of industry experience with recent advances in information and data systems and the latest in customer service technology, Search Acumen offer the modern real estate professional a cost effective and fresh alternative in the property data market place. Andrew has vast experience in the online property data sector for over 18 years where the power of advancing technology, his passionate leadership and a customer-driven approach translates into helping create a business that grew from start-up to market leader in 5 years. Resources mentioned LMRE website www.lmre.co.uk UKPA website www.ukpa.com Search Acumen website www.search-acumen.co.uk    Insights From This Episode   -  Change is risk of course, it always is, and so overcoming those challenges has been the key – Andrew Lloyd - The one advantage of the property sector is that we always need somewhere to live and we always need the existence of property – Andrew Lloyd - And the firm's that are proven to be successful, are the ones that have recognised that the adoption of technology and the use of data is one of the ways they can cut down on their resource and time – Andrew Lloyd - Now that you made that investment, whether you're a law firm or you’re land registry or utilities businesses, you've had to think about how can I do things differently – Andrew Lloyd - Believe in your people, I think that's the one thing I've learned over the years is that money can come and go… but the people that you have around you, and what you will get in return from people and staff that believe in you in terms of leadership, far outweighs the short term losses or gains that you get financially – Andrew Lloyd - The local authorities will recognise that holding data themselves is an important public duty, but doesn't have to be restrictive, you can make it available digitally without compromising the value or the integrity of that data – Andrew Lloyd   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   A Podcast Company -  is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com