The trust era is ending: A chartered accountant’s view on what agency owners need to know about Australia’s structural tax shift
Australia’s tax reforms are forcing a rethink of how real estate agencies are built, valued and sold, as trust structures and long-held CGT assumptions come under pressure.
Ray White Rural Murwillumbah changes hands after eight-year lead-up
Craig and Sonya Taylor take ownership of the Tweed River office, bringing a combined century of real estate experience across their team.
Why the ‘Chinese buyer hotspot’ map needs to be redrawn
Esther Yong explains how Chinese buyer demand in Australia has shifted beyond traditional suburbs into lifestyle-driven and regional…
Tax overhaul triggers caution in auction market as sentiment softens post-Budget
Buyer activity eases across auctions and inspections as early sentiment shifts emerge following federal Budget housing tax changes
Sydney’s Northern Beaches leads the nation in resale profits
New data shows almost all Australian homeowners are selling at a profit, with Sydney and Queensland dominating the…
What Your Investor Clients Are Googling Right Now
The negative gearing and CGT changes explained – what’s actually happening, what’s not, and what to say when the phone rings on Wednesday.
Strata 101: Why managing apartments is a different job entirely
From by-laws to building dynamics, the fundamentals that separate managing a unit from managing a home.
Inside the PM model fixing burnout and lifting performance
Katie Knight reflects on 20 years in property management, highlighting industry change, mental health pressures, and a shift from administration to advisory roles.
The listing I walked away from – and why it matters
When saying no to a listing becomes the strongest professional move an agent can make
Performance gap widens – HX 2026 sets out to close it
As market pressure rises, Harcourts’ HX Conference brings together industry leaders to sharpen skills, lift standards and turn performance into a competitive edge.
Why the Right Voices Matter More Than Ever in Property Management
PM/ONE returns to Sydney as property management takes centre stage
Retail property momentum stalls as geopolitical risks bite
After delivering the strongest commercial property returns in 2025, Australia's retail sector faces fresh headwinds from rising fuel costs and interest rate increases.
The grind (and the grace) of long-term prospecting
Crown Perth was standing room only on Thursday as REIWA Connect 2026 drew more than 1,000 delegates, a packed exhibitor…
Would a salaried agent give a more honest appraisal?
What if the way agents are paid is shaping the industry's biggest problems — from…
Beyond the ban: Eight leaders on fixing real estate’s trust problem
Eight industry leaders go on the record to challenge the "false read" of GCI metrics,…
Budget needs to focus on action, not talk to fix housing crisis
LJ Hooker calls for Budget action to redirect property tax revenue into housing supply, affordability…
What the 2026 Federal Budget should focus on to fix housing
As Australia heads into the federal budget, housing policy should focus on boosting supply, protecting…
Shorts
Watch ChatGPT Draft a Real Estate CMA all on its own
When OpenAI released a browser called Atlas in October 2025, Samantha McLean wanted to test…
Property sector leads AI adoption at nearly 70 per cent
New NAB research shows real estate and property services are outpacing all other industries in…
The AI Edit Ep. 8: You don’t need the biggest crowd you need the right one
Every agent walks into a vendor appraisal with a marketing schedule. Most of them, as…
Can AI solve the construction industry’s productivity problem?
Construction has lagged other industries in productivity for decades, but AI is starting to change…
Do You Actually Know Who You’re Presenting To?
How well do you actually know the person sitting across the table at a listing…
Stop Selling to Everyone: How AI Buyer Personas Can Transform Your Next Listing Presentation
The AI Edit Ep. 11: Your vendor isn’t online – here’s how AI can still help
Teach ChatGPT to Write Like You – Not a Robot
Watch ChatGPT Draft a Real Estate CMA all on its own
The AI Edit Ep. 8: You don’t need the biggest crowd you need the right one
