Cassandra Charlesworth
Cassandra Charlesworth is a features writer for Elite Agent Magazine with over 15 years’ journalism experience in metropolitan and regional newsrooms. She has a specialist interest in real estate, tech disruption and a good old-fashioned “yarn”.
The big PropTech trends of 2023
The world of PropTech has evolved rapidly in the past couple of years, but where will it go from here? :Different founder Mina Radhakrishnan looks at the incoming trends of 2023.
A perfect storm: Australia’s rental crisis – part three
In part three of A perfect storm: Australia’s rental crisis we examine two more potential solutions to the issue, including…
A perfect storm: Australia’s rental crisis – part two
A perfect storm: Australia’s rental crisis – part one
Good, solid housing is a basic human right. It's something everyone needs, yet there are many Australians struggling…
Is there a better approach to property management?
As the mediator between the needs of a landlord and those of the tenant, property management has never…
New real estate reality show rumoured to be in the works
With Luxe Listings Sydney becoming one of the big TV hits of the past few years, a new…
Auction volumes continue to rise in lead-up to Christmas
Auction volumes have risen further this week, and the trend is tipped to continue in the lead-up until…
Auction activity increasing as the countdown commences to Christmas
Auction activity increased this week and that trend looks set to continue, with CoreLogic tipping there will be…
Property management, without the distraction
A rent roll can be a huge asset for a real estate agency, but starting, managing and growing…
Auction volumes up 13 per cent
Capital city auction volumes increased almost 13 per cent this week, with 2159 properties going under the hammer…
Highest auction clearance rate since late May
Sydney led the charge as the auction market recorded its strongest preliminary clearance rate since late May, with…
Viral videos: Jonathan Creek on creating real, relevant and relatable content and becoming the hero of your patch
Each day the real estate industry creates countless hours of social media video content, but why is it…
Reserve bank lifts interest rates 0.25 per cent
With inflation at its highest level in more than three decades, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced…
Commercial connections that last: George Burbury
When Knight Frank agent George Burbury picked up this year’s REIA award for Commercial Salesperson of the Year…
Melbourne Cup weekend sees auction volumes and clearance rate dip
Auction volumes dipped this week, with the preliminary clearance also falling to its lowest level since late August.
Is your agency’s cyber security up to par?
With seven major Australian companies falling victim to data breaches in recent weeks, Real Estate Institute of Australia…
Real estate’s wishlist for the Federal Budget
With the Treasurer readying to unveil a Federal Budget that’s expected to be heavily focused on the cost…
Auction volumes rise above the 2000 mark
Auction volumes have risen above the 2000 mark for just the third time since June but still remain…
The information advantage: Mindy Powell-Hodges on the rise of the property logbook and how you can use it to gain a competitive sales and rental edge
Whether you’re a sales agent negotiating with a buyer or a PM managing an investment, having detailed information…
Useful real estate links and articles for flood-affected regions
Articles and links, which are designed to assist real estate professionals before, during and after a natural disaster…
Financial relief for flood-affected communities
In the wake of this weekend’s widespread flooding across south eastern Australia, the Federal Government and Victorian State…
Capital city auction volumes fall 4 per cent
Capital city auction volumes fell 4 per cent this week, with 1742 homes going under the hammer to…
REIQ says public landlord register is unjustified
As the Queensland Government prepares for an upcoming housing summit to address the state’s ongoing supply issue, a…
Need to have a tough conversation with a tenant? Alison Hatch explains how it’s done
Imagine waking up to find that carefully crafted email you recently sent a tenant has hit the mainstream…
Preliminary clearance hits its highest peak since late May
The preliminary clearance rate has reached its highest point since May after auction volumes increased this week.
Back to basics: Claudio Encina on the changing market, the skills agents need right now, and how to be a hero in a time of uncertainty
The real estate market is very different to what it was a year ago, and that means agents…
RBA takes more moderate approach with 0.25 per cent cash rate increase
After a series of bullish interest rate hikes in recent months, the Reserve Bank of Australia has tempered…
Auction volumes down but clearance rate holding steady
Consecutive long weekends have continued to impact auction volumes, with 1613 properties taken to auction across the combined…
People first: AREA winner Gail Richards on wellbeing strategies that work, where to get started, and how to build them into your business
Wellbeing has been an increasing focus for the real estate industry over the past couple of years. But…
Queensland multi-jurisdictional land tax plan hits a hurdle
The Queensland Government’s plan to introduce a land tax that encompasses property in other states may have hit…
Preliminary clearance rate holds above 60 per cent
The preliminary clearance rate has held above 60 per cent for the fourth consecutive week, despite a drop…
Clearance rate rises as auctions enjoy their busiest week since June
Spring selling season is under way in earnest with this week proving the busiest auction week since June…
Maximum impact: Tristan Lovell on the untapped power of your database; how to find it, use it, and gain more listings
In real estate, the power of a database is immense. But its full potential is often untapped and…
Auction volumes increase with a bumper week tipped to come
Auction volumes inched higher this week as spring selling season hits its stride, with CoreLogic predicting next week…
Government flags incentives for pensioners to downsize
The Federal Government is seeking to address the issue of housing supply and affordability by giving pensioners more…