PropChat
Release Notes

What's New in PropChat

Track all the latest updates and improvements to the platform

Version 3.1.0

Domain.com.au Integration — Import Listings

30 Mar 2026
  • Import listings directly from Domain.com.au — paste a URL or search by address to auto-fill all property details
  • Address search on submit page — find Domain listings by street address with optional suburb filter
  • Image auto-fetch — property images are automatically imported from Domain listings with gallery selection
  • Submit page redesigned with Import from Domain and Manual Entry tabs
  • Imported listings track Domain listing ID for future sync and updates
  • New API routes for Domain property search, listing details, and URL import
Version 3.0.0

PropChat Rebrand, User Roles & Listing Approval Workflow

30 Mar 2026
  • Platform rebranded from AuctionTalk to PropChat with new identity and messaging
  • Community Roadmap page — submit feature requests, vote on ideas, and track development priorities
  • User Roles — four-tier system: Member, Agent, Reviewer, and Admin with distinct permissions
  • Role selection during signup — choose between Member or Agent when registering
  • Listing Approval Workflow — member submissions go through review; agent/admin listings publish immediately
  • Review Queue — admins and reviewers can approve or reject pending listings with feedback
  • Rejection Feedback — rejected listings show the reason and can be edited and resubmitted
  • Published Version Persistence — edits to published listings are stored as drafts while the original stays visible
  • My Listings page — track all your submissions with status filters (Published, Pending, Rejected)
  • Edit Listing page — modify your submissions with role-aware behaviour (admin edits instantly, others go to review)
  • Admin Role Management — admins can change any user's role directly from the Users tab
  • Admin panel now accessible to Reviewer role (review queue only)
  • Listing detail page shows status banners for pending, rejected, and pending-edit states
  • Header navigation updated with My Listings link and Review Queue access for reviewers
  • Database schema expanded with listingStatus, rejectionReason, draftData, hasPendingEdit, and reviewedBy fields on Auction model
  • Public feed now filters to published-only listings
Version 2.0.0

Major Platform Uplift — Predictions, Outcomes, Messaging & Analytics

28 Mar 2026
  • Community Price Predictions — submit your price estimate for any upcoming auction and see the crowd consensus range (25th–75th percentile + median)
  • Auction Outcome Tracking — report results after auction day: Sold (with price), Passed In, Withdrawn, or Postponed
  • Prediction vs Reality — once an auction sells, see how the community prediction compared to the actual sold price
  • "I'm Attending" RSVP — tap to say you're going to an auction and see how many others plan to attend
  • Direct Member Messaging — send private messages to other community members with a full conversation inbox
  • Unread message badges in the header with automatic polling
  • Suburb Insights pages — browse all suburbs with clearance rates, average sold prices, and community activity
  • Follow Suburbs — subscribe to suburbs you're interested in and track them from your dashboard
  • Revamped User Dashboard — watchlist with countdown timers, prediction accuracy tracker, recent activity feed, and suburb follows
  • Admin Analytics Dashboard — auction outcome breakdowns, top contributors leaderboard, most discussed auctions, and suburb activity charts
  • Auction detail page redesigned with 4-column stats grid (date, comments, watchers, attending)
  • Auction cards now show outcome badges (Sold, Passed In, etc.)
  • Header navigation updated with Suburbs and Messages links
  • Suburb names on auction pages now link to the suburb insights page
  • Database schema expanded with 6 new models: PricePrediction, AuctionAttendee, SuburbFollow, Conversation, Message, and AuctionResult enum
  • Auction feed now includes past auctions so outcome data is visible
Version 1.0.4

User Submissions & Domain API Integration

16 Mar 2026
  • Users can now submit their own auction listings
  • Duplicate check prevents submitting listings that already exist
  • Added "Submit Listing" button in navigation header
  • Domain API integration scaffold ready for when access is approved
  • Database schema updated to track listing source (user vs Domain)
  • When Domain syncs, user-submitted listings are updated with official data but comments are preserved
Version 1.0.3

Release Notes Page

16 Mar 2026
  • Added release notes page to track all platform updates
  • Added link to releases page in footer
Version 1.0.2

Community Insights Enhancement

16 Mar 2026
  • Updated mock comments to include realistic mix of positive and negative community insights
  • Added warnings about developments, flood zones, structural issues, strata levies, and noise
  • Added positive insights about schools, transport, and community feel
  • Comments now reflect the kind of insider knowledge agents may not share
Version 1.0.1

UI Improvements & Mock Data

16 Mar 2026
  • Fixed color contrast issues on homepage hero section for better readability
  • Added 104+ mock community comments across all auction listings
  • Added 5 regular user accounts for realistic community discussions
  • Nested Reddit-style comment threading now populated with sample data
Version 1.0.0

Initial Release

16 Mar 2026
  • Auction listing feed with filters by suburb and date
  • Individual auction detail pages with property information
  • Reddit-style nested comment system with likes and replies
  • User authentication with email/password and Google SSO
  • Watchlist functionality to track favorite auctions
  • Comment reporting and moderation system
  • Admin panel for managing auctions, users, and reports
  • 20 Sydney property listings across major suburbs
  • Sorting by soonest auction, newest listing, or most active discussion

PropChat is continuously improving based on community feedback.