Antony Catalano and Alex Waislitz’ View Media Group says it has stepped up its relationship with real estate member group REIP to integrate services and provide a voice on industry issues and opportunities.

A multi-year strategic collaboration expands the relationship Real Estate Industry Partners has with VMG’s view.com.au website and related brands.

Catalano – modestly referred to in the press release as “Australia's foremost proptech entrepreneur” – says View has become the country’s become the fastest growing property portal since its launch last spring. “We also have many of the leading agency groups embedding VMG’s products and services into their ecosystem.

“Launching the partnership with REIP is yet another way we can unite with the industry and continue to deliver both short and long term benefits for our customers.”

REIP chief executive Sadhana Smiles (pictured) says the group will continue to partner with VMG’s Portals providing free listings for members on each site. “This partnership extends beyond product offerings. REIP and VMG will work jointly on initiatives around data and insights, providing a powerful industry voice on issues and opportunities impacting agents and agencies,” she said.