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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria land primed for comeback as SEQ and Adelaide show strength
Victoria’s land market is set for a comeback in 2026, while South East Queensland and Adelaide continue to perform strongly amid high demand and tight supply.
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Features
Calm under pressure: Why Reika Dzupinka believes great leaders are “stress dampeners”
Domain’s Reika Dzupinka shares lessons on leading high-performing teams, career advice for women in real estate, and why calm leaders drive results.
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INTERNATIONAL
Geopolitical shock tests Dubai property’s safe‑haven status
Dubai’s property market slows as geopolitical tensions hit investor confidence, but brokers say most stalled deals could still close if regional stability returns.
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Sales & Marketing
Say less, sell more: what the ‘Dilution Effect’ means for real estate agents
Discover the "dilution effect" with Niro Sivanathan and learn why listing every detail can weaken your pitch. Real estate agents, find out how saying less can make you more persuasive, close more listings, and win client trust.
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Features
Off-market sales explained
Discover how off-market property sales work in Australia, why sellers choose them, and how new agents can navigate this hidden market with insights from BresicWhitney Acting CEO Will Gosse.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA faces ‘Live’ rate decision as Middle East conflict sparks inflation risks
RBA Governor Michele Bullock signals March board meeting is ‘live’ for a potential rate hike as Middle East tensions and rising energy costs push inflation risks higher, impacting Australian real estate markets.
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Celebrity Homes
World surf champion Jack Robinson lists iconic Margaret River clifftop home
The Olympic medallist’s four-bedroom Gnarabup, WA retreat, complete with a granny flat and wellness studio, offers uninterrupted views of Margaret River’s legendary surf breaks and rare coastal privacy.
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Features
AML is shaking up real estate – and some are still in denial
As Australia steps up anti-money laundering laws, real estate offices face a new reality. Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell says while some embrace change, others risk falling behind.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital city home values crack $1 million as national prices hit new record
PropTrack’s February 2026 index shows national prices up 0.5% for the month and 9.1% annually, with Perth leading yearly growth and regional markets continuing to outperform the capitals.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
“Rightsizers” driving boom in prestige apartment market
Australians are embracing “rightsizing” into luxury apartments, driving a boom in prestige apartment sales. McGrath data reveals record growth, rising prices, and buyer demand for larger layouts, prime locations, car spaces, and high-end amenities.
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Features
Juggling multiple roles: the oversight you can’t get from just one hat
Laura McKay, COO at Highland Property, shares how juggling management, sales, and auctioneering gives her insights into the market and her team that few others in real estate can match.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Payday Super reforms will reshape real estate payroll from July 2026
Real estate agencies face major payroll and cashflow changes under the new Payday Super rules, with contributions due every pay cycle from 1 July 2026 and significant compliance, administrative, and financial pressures for businesses of all sizes.
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Celebrity Homes
Artist Hunt Slonem snaps up haunted Rhode Island mansion
American artist Hunt Slonem adds Newport’s historic Seaview Terrace to his real estate portfolio, drawn by its Gilded Age grandeur and ghostly reputation.
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Features
Why growth only works when strategy and infrastructure keep pace
After a $25 million launch, Matt Lahood shares the hard lessons of growing The Agency: why planning, systems, and keeping your team aligned make - or break - real estate expansion.
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Back to Basics
Vendor paid advertising: the investment conversation agents can’t avoid
Vendor Paid Advertising (VPA) lets sellers fund strategic marketing campaigns, from premium portal placement to social media promotion, helping agents generate leads, build competition, and achieve better sale outcomes. Learn how to pitch VPA effectively and why it matters in today’s digital market.
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Celebrity Homes
Trump Tower to rise on the Gold Coast in $1.5 Billion first Australian project
The 91-storey Trump International Hotel & Tower will feature luxury apartments, hotel rooms, and retail, aiming to become Australia’s tallest building as construction kicks off later this year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ returns to REIA after 11-year break, strengthening national real estate voice
Queensland’s REIQ will rejoin the REIA from 1 July 2026, restoring full federation, strengthening national advocacy, and giving members access to NAFE and AUSTROS awards.
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LEADERSHIP
Switch off to switch on: how smarter boundaries sharpen your edge in real estate
Why real estate agents can’t switch off - and how to stop rumination from stealing your downtime
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Features
Reading people, not just properties: the art of emotional intelligence in real estate
Megan Hill of First National Copper Coast reveals how empathy, intuition, and even fashion cues help her tailor client service, because selling homes is about understanding lives, not just transactions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investor capital rotates: Melbourne gains as Perth and Queensland cool
Investor activity shifts from Perth and Queensland toward Melbourne and select smaller capitals, signalling opportunities for sales and property managers.
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Back to Basics
Underquoting uncovered: how accurate pricing builds trust and keeps you compliant
Why accurate pricing, legal compliance and ethical conduct matter more than ever for new agents entering the industry.
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Celebrity Homes
Golden Girls star Estelle Getty’s Hollywood Hills home listed for US$7.65 million
The Hollywood Hills property where Estelle Getty lived while winning an Emmy as sharp-tongued Sophia Petrillo is on the market for US$7.65 million (about $11.9 million AUD).
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Features
Inside a property management overhaul
Head of Property Management Chantelle Collin shares how redesigning team structure, career pathways and leadership support helped reduce burnout and improve performance in a modern PM business.
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Features
“Buying with a calculator” – Tony Williamson on returning to real estate and the investor wave reshaping Cairns
After two retirements and decades at the top end of Far North Queensland real estate, Tony Williamson returns to a Cairns market transformed by interstate investors, rising yields and a city finally stepping onto the national stage.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
‘Death tax by stealth’: Why inherited homes may hit the market faster
Proposed ATO changes could accelerate estate sales, tighten timelines and pull agents into more tax-driven conversations with grieving families.
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Back to Basics
Thinking of switching careers into real estate? Read this first
With career-changers flooding into real estate, a former compliance professional outlines why the industry still rewards discipline, mentoring and long-term thinking over fast wins.
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Celebrity Homes
Inside the exclusive London square once home to Tony and Cherie Blair
The tightly held Connaught Square address has attracted prime ministers, TV stars and Grammy winners - and is now listed for about $12.7 million.
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Features
Finding your voice in a performance industry
Marianne Hynes on how years of self-editing in performance-driven industries can quietly erode leadership and trust.
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News
When perks fall short: property management looks to healthcare to tackle burnout
As staff burnout continues to challenge property management, one agency is trialling accessible healthcare to reduce pressure and improve retention.
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Features
Door knocking and data: Why the ‘silver platter’ era of real estate is dead
Harcourts Tasmania Performance Coach Molly Gibbons on why the "magic wand" of social media is failing agents, and why 2026 will see a resurgence in the one thing AI can’t replicate: the doorstep connection.
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Features
Why command-and-control leadership no longer works in real estate
As agencies scale and expectations shift, McGrath’s Head of Franchise Services Christopher Mourd says the future belongs to leaders who build people, not just turnover.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian house prices rise 560 per cent over 25 years
New research reveals property values grew from $210,000 to $1.18 million nationally, with 16 townships achieving 700 per cent-plus growth despite multiple market downturns.
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Back to Basics
How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest
The chant, the pace, the raised voice and the falling hammer are the visible parts of the job, but seasoned auctioneer, success coach and founder of The SOLD Network, Andy Reid insists they are also the least important. What determines outcomes happens long before the auction begins, and often well after it ends. “The auction call is only about ten…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing power and property markets.
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LEADERSHIP
When family is the business: How to lead, negotiate and survive in a family-run agency
What a leadership discussion reveals about authority, succession and when loyalty holds agencies back.
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