Global property portal makes mobile app available for Apple users
JULY 24, 2014: Leading property portal
Lamudi today launched its iOS app in Nigeria as the company seeks to capture the growing smartphone market in the country.
The launch of Lamudi’s iOS app follows the successful roll out of the company’s Android app in Nigeria last month. The app,
Lamudi: Real Estate for Sale and Rent, is now available on iOS devices in 16 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Lamudi, a division of African Internet Holding, has so far made the iOS app available in nine countries in Africa.
Allie Morse, CEO Lamudi West and Central Africa said "Lamudi is very excited about the launch of our IOS app, enabling property searchers to browse 1000's of top properties on Lamudi from their mobile devices."
Managing Director, Lamudi Nigeria, Obi Ejimofo during the official launch of the Lamudi iOS App commented on the giant leaps Lamudi Nigeria has taken since its official launch last year. He said ‘Lamudi is all about constant evolution. We launched the android app and You tube channel some months back and today we are launching the iOS app ensuring we get Lamudi Nigeria into the hands of over 30 million estimated smart phone users in Nigeria’.
Sacha Poignonnec, co-CEO of Africa Internet Holding, said: “The launch of Lamudi’s Android app last month was a great success. We saw huge demand from our customers in Nigeria and beyond, so we decided to keep the momentum going by moving on to iOS straight away.
The new iOS app puts thousands of global property listings from 16 countries in your pocket. In total, listings from nine African countries are now available on iOS. This means your dream home is now just a tap away.”
The Lamudi app provides the perfect platform for house-hunters to rent, buy or sell property on the go. The iOS and Android apps are designed to meet the growing demand for mobile internet services in emerging markets. Smartphone use in sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to rise by 40% each year until 2017, according to a recent report from research firm Frost & Sullivan.
A key feature of the app is its customised search function, which allows users to easily filter results by country. The app also provides match alerts, with users receiving a notification as soon as a property that suits their needs hits the market. House-hunters can also bookmark their favourite properties to access at any time and on any device.
All listings on the app feature high-quality photo galleries, detailed property information, maps, and multiple contact details for property owners or agents. Users can also share their favourite properties with family and friends via Facebook, Twitter or email.
The Lamudi iOS app is now available in Morocco, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Peru, Mexico and Colombia.
Download the Lamudi iOS app in the App Store today!
ABOUT LAMUDI
Launched in 2013,
Lamudi is a global property
portal focusing exclusively on emerging markets. The fast-growing
platform is currently available in 28 countries in Asia, the Middle
East, Africa and Latin America, with more than 500,000 real estate
listings across its global network. The leading real estate marketplace
offers sellers, buyers, landlords and renters a secure and easy-to-use
platform to find or list properties online.
ABOUT AFRICA INTERNET HOLDING (AIH)Africa Internet Holding introduces and accelerates the online shift in Africa –
for its people and its culture. It is committed to running successful
and vibrant internet companies which boost the evolution of African
online culture. AIH is the parent group of nine successful and
fast-growing companies in more than 15 African countries, accounting for
over 2000 staff. AIH cares about entrepreneurship and brings together
all the key elements required to build great companies: team, concept,
technology and capital. Its network of companies includes JUMIA, Kaymu,
Hellofood, Lamudi, Carmudi, Zando, Jovago, Lendico and Easy Taxi.
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