Landchecker, a Victorian startup that enables buyers to access detailed data about a property’s zoning and related information, has secured $1.85 million in funding, with RACV, a new strategic partner, as the largest investor in the round. Landchecker helps users to quickly identify the zone a property is located in, and any restrictions related to future planning. The startup details information about development zones, permit requirements, heritage overlays, and flood-affected areas. Founder Will Leaf stated that the funding will be used to expand Landchecker’s capabilities as it seeks to expand throughout Australia, where it is presently only active in Victoria. The funding will also support the development of a new service called Claim My Property, which will allow users to register their ownership, receive property reports, and monitor buyer interest. The service will also send relevant market updates and legislative changes that may impact the value of their property.
Landchecker, which raised $1 million in funding last year to develop its Matchmaker tool, has partnered with the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) to launch Claim My Property. This tool will enable users to find off-market properties based on specific search parameters, such as planning zones, overlays, orientation, and minimum frontage. According to Neil Taylor, CEO and managing director of RACV, the new partnership will “provide meaningful benefits to all current and prospective Victorian homeowners,” and RACV is committed to finding innovative ways to improve the lives of its members. RACV is following the example of other motoring clubs, such as RACQ, which acquired a 30 percent stake in Brisbane-based AI firm Blackbook.ai last year. Blackbook.ai specializes in digital automation, chatbots, and robotic process automation, and the partnership is designed to benefit RACQ’s members and all Queenslanders.
