The mirror has many faces
Josh Tesolin's 10-year ban made headlines. The industry outrage is justified. But the harder question is what built him – and what happens when AI makes the old playbook obsolete.
FOUNDIT welcomes Simone Howell to strengthen Bayside and Stonnington presence
FOUNDIT has announced the appointment of highly accomplished property professional Simone Howell, further bolstering its capability across Melbourne’s highly sought-after…
Rockdale apartment sets building record as database strategy delivers $851,000 result
A strategic database play and persistent negotiation delivered a building record for a Rockdale apartment, proving that quality…
Top Melbourne agent Mike Beardsley opens Ray White Hawthorn
The inner-east market leader is betting Ray White's luxury network and interstate buyer data will give Hawthorn vendors…
NSW to launch Smart Rental Bonds to ease renters’ upfront costs
NSW’s new Smart Rental Bonds system will allow tenants to transfer bonds between properties for $25, aiming to…
Point Cook house sells sight unseen to interstate buyer after strategic renovation lifts value by $80,000
Jazz Singh turned a $650k-$680k unrenovated house into a $762,000 sale in under three weeks through strategic pre-sale…
How Hannah Gill is re-thinking property management
After nearly two decades in property management, Hannah Gill is reimagining the sector with Podium - offering equity, flexible working, and a clear pathway to building a business for property managers.
Can AI solve the construction industry’s productivity problem?
AI is helping close construction’s long-standing productivity gap by improving coordination, reducing errors and enabling smarter project delivery.
Do You Actually Know Who You’re Presenting To?
Architectural Lake Cathie home draws four buyers after strategy pivot
A strategic shift from expressions of interest to a firm price guide helped Ally Downing of Stone Real Estate Port Macquarie secure $1.92 million for an architecturally designed Lake Cathie home, attracting four active buyers and a result more than double the suburb median.
National vacancy rate drops to 1.1% as rental squeeze tightens
Darwin and Hobart lead rent rises with double-digit annual growth, while Perth and Brisbane remain among the tightest markets nationally.
Scaling a rent roll without eroding margin
Crossub co-founder Geng Xu says most agencies hire their way into rent roll growth – and watch the margin disappear. His firm offers principals a different model: scale the portfolio, skip the headcount, keep the profit.
Kingston property manager becomes agency owner
As International Women’s Day approaches, one Tasmanian real estate professional is marking the occasion with a significant career milestone - Nikita Phillips has acquired First National Real Estate Kingston and stepped into the role of Managing Director.
The three-person leadership model transforming agencies
Michael Nitschke says most principals are stuck in the weeds. The fix isn’t more hustle — it’s a tight leadership structure, disciplined weekly rhythm and…
Rent roll growth has slowed. But not for the top 10%
While market shifts squeeze many agencies, a widening performance gap reveals that success now depends on superior execution and value-based conversion over traditional fee-driven competition.
AREC26 focuses on top agents for practical insights to drive growth
REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025
Brisbane tops commercial yields as most markets see declines
Industrial yields tighten, retail remains highest-risk, and Adelaide posts biggest declines as Brisbane leads the pack.
Steady guidance through uncertain times
Master uncertain real estate markets with clarity, as Shane Kempton helps you guide clients through rising costs, global events, and…
The hidden cost of assumption: how one question can make or break a deal
Stop guessing what your clients know; a 30-second check-in could save thousands and close more…
The consequences of keeping 360kg gorillas
When a high-performing ‘gorilla’ threatens more than revenue: the hidden costs of big personalities in…
Stop chasing silver bullets and start stacking points
Consistency is the ultimate competitive advantage. When the market gets noisy, the best agents win…
When affordability solves one problem and creates another
As affordability drives buyers into regional Western Australia, housing pressure is rising for locals. Shane…
Shorts
The AI Edit Ep. 6: SEO just changed – are you a source AI can reference?
Traditional SEO was straightforward in principle: be the best answer on a single page. “Who’s…
The AI Edit Ep. 5: The digital letterbox drop – why paper was never the point
You sell a house. You put together a flyer “Just Sold” in big letters, your…
The AI Edit Ep. 4: Redesign the factory – the productivity paradox, applied to AI
In the 1890s, factories across New England replaced their steam engines with electric motors and…
The AI Edit Ep. 3: Stop buying fish – why inbound is the lead source that compounds
There are three ways to get leads in real estate. Two of them keep you…
The week AI helped sell one home and nearly blew up another
From a Florida homeowner selling with ChatGPT to a US$50M deal nearly derailed by AI…
Do You Actually Know Who You’re Presenting To?
The AI Edit Ep. 6: SEO just changed – are you a source AI can reference?
The AI Edit Ep. 5: The digital letterbox drop – why paper was never the point
The AI Edit Ep. 4: Redesign the factory – the productivity paradox, applied to AI
The AI Edit Ep. 3: Stop buying fish – why inbound is the lead source that compounds
