Canadian commercial real estate technology provider Altus Group has announced the acquisition of UK-based startup Valos (U.K.) Limited. With this transaction, the company expands its software portfolio with a specialized platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the flow of information between commercial property appraisers and mortgage lenders.
Valos developed a specialized system designed to automate end-to-end valuation and lending workflows. The software embeds lender-specific requirements and guidelines directly into appraisal templates. This eliminates the need for manual data entry, automating data intake and report generation directly from source records.
A key element of the platform is its ability to generate audit-ready valuation reports compliant with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors standards. The artificial intelligence system ensures that all generated documents meet necessary regulatory standards. According to the company, this setup drastically reduces turnaround times for underwriting and assessing commercial property portfolios.
The acquisition aligns with a broader strategic realignment at Altus Group. The company previously sold its traditional advisory services business to Newmark in order to reposition itself entirely as a dedicated provider of data, software, and AI-enabled commercial real estate tools. Incorporating Valos strengthens this pure-play technology strategy across valuation and underwriting workflows.
The deal highlights an accelerating industry shift across commercial real estate finance. Institutional lenders and investors increasingly require structured, machine-readable data pipelines to evaluate credit risks rapidly amid changing market conditions. Integrating appraiser workflows directly with banking platforms through centralized AI software is becoming a key driver for speeding up deal execution.