OpenHouse Ai: Property development meets tech development – Next generation new homes handover
On this week’s Property Round-Up podcast, host Carol Tallon speaks with Sam Donworth, Founder & CEO of OpenHouse Ai, who is bridging the gap between traditional housing development and AI-powered proptech solutions for living.
Working with a property developer in Cork by day and building AI tools by night, Sam identified a costly and inefficient problem: handover folders costing up to €35,000 per scheme, often unused by homeowners.
His response was to rethink the entire process.
OpenHouse Ai replaces paper handover packs with an AI-powered resident portal. Homeowners can ask questions about their home – heating systems, appliances, warranties – and receive instant, 24/7 answers.
For developers, this reduces calls, eliminates print costs, and improves customer experience. For BTR operators, it offers a scalable way to support tenants while easing pressure on management teams.
The platform also includes a developer dashboard to manage sales pipelines, compliance documentation, and customer communications, all in one place. It is already live on a development in Cork City.
This is a practical example of how technology can improve operational efficiency while enhancing the homeowner experience. And it’s only the start for this emerging problem-solver…
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