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Courageous Conversations: How Ellen Bathgate overcame a tenant assault, why it’s not a one-off and how the real estate industry should respond
The real estate industry is well-aware that property management is a tough gig at the best of times, but what happens when the job involves violence or verbal assault? In this Courageous Conversation, Ellen Bathgate shares the story of being physically assaulted by a tenant, why it’s no isolated incident, and what needs to change.
Are we in a rental crisis or not?
Last week, June inflation came in at an eye watering 6.1 per cent, driven primarily by sharp rises…
Courageous Conversations: How Leona Watson parked the perfectionism; decided what to ‘do, be and have’; and built a successful business
Every business owner, every leader and every professional needs to make tough decisions at some stage in their…
Courageous Conversations: How Louise Barton created a successful real estate career in Sydney with mindset, self-belief, and a commitment to customer service
Sydney’s a competitive real estate market at the best of times, but what if you knew no-one and…
Courageous Conversations: Emma Brown-Garrett on finding your niche, the power of a great mentor and why her career has only just begun
It’s easy to look around the real estate industry and believe success happens overnight. That’s not auctioneer Emma…
Courageous Conversations: How Anna Neelagama became the industry’s greatest advocate, and why she has single licensing, the PM skills shortage and sector recognition firmly in her sights
After two years in the role of REIA CEO, Anna Neelagama discusses how far the industry has come,…
Rental housing supply: why we’re in a perfect storm
I recently attended a very insightful session by Tim Lawless, the founder and research director of CoreLogic’s Asia-Pacific…
Courageous Conversations: How Nigel O’Neil uses servant leadership to engage his team, change culture, and improve business results
Barry Plant CEO Nigel O’Neil has established a reputation as one of the most successful leaders in the…
Construction industry woes likely to keep house prices high
All data coming out about the construction industry shows ongoing challenges.
High-performing foundations: Marianne Hynes on psychological safety and how to unlock your team’s full potential by eliminating interpersonal risk
Ever wondered why a meeting ended in silence, or why rumblings of discontent reached you long after your…
Courageous Conversations: How Laura Valenti stepped up to tackle domestic violence in the face of a changing property management sector
Far too many headlines in the past few years have highlighted the tragedy of domestic violence. In this…
Culture, Innovation, Strategy: Scale up your business at Elite Retreat
Elite Agent has announced its inaugural, luxury retreat aimed at equipping agents with the knowledge and strategies to…
John Hellaby: Invest in your success and rest
We’ve all hit that wall and burned out at some point in our businesses and jobs. John Hellaby…
Why 2022 could be your time to seize the day (and sell your rent roll)
Did you know that right now could be the ideal time to sell your rent roll or agency…
Kristen Porter: Changes are coming to privacy laws
A suite of changes is likely coming to privacy laws in the near future, giving consumers greater control…
Courageous Conversations: How Kathryn Ford turned illness into empowerment and why your mind is the most important real estate you will ever manage
Regardless of whether it’s personal, professional or health-related, when one area of your life breaks down, it has…
What’s making news: Ryan Serhant, indoor plants, Luxe Listings and the rental crisis
There's never a dull moment when it comes to real estate. And with so much happening it can…
Big Bang Theory star sells mansion for $16 million
Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco and former partner Karl Cook have sold their California mansion for $US16.2…
Demand for property still strong despite signs of easing market
The Australian housing market remains strong and demand in Melbourne and Adelaide has hit record highs, despite signs…
Courageous Conversations: How Rebecca Wiener McGregor blends hypnosis, mindfulness and breathing to create a master wellbeing mindset
Overcoming breakthroughs to attain a high-achieving life isn’t a short journey, so what exactly are the steps to…
Buyers face new problems as supply falls
The real estate market is showing signs of slowing but there are still challenging conditions ahead for buyers…
Kristen Porter: your agency’s legal lifecycle
When it comes to sorting out the legal needs of your real estate business, it’s easy to get…
Courageous Conversations: How Kylie Maxwell embraced unexpected leadership, bounced back from burnout, and built a sought-after business
When do you know it’s the right time to sell your real estate business, and how can you…
Rita Yousef: Setting the record straight
There's no doubt commercial leasing agents have a hefty workload but a recent decision in a legal case…
How to look after the lifeblood of your agency’s long-term profitability
MRI Software recently released the Voice of the Property Manager 2021 Report which highlighted some alarming statistics about…
Avi Khan: Should I stay or should I go?
Should I stay or should I go? The answer for an agent always boils down to leadership.
Courageous Conversations: How Nicole White brought her events business back from the brink and why music can be the key to both team building and wellness
The anxiety-ridden days of Covid-dominated headlines might be receding into the rear view mirror, but the legacy of…
Kylie Walker: the art of negotiation in property management
If you are a parent, then there is every chance you have well and truly mastered the art…
Training for success: How industry leaders approach training and the benefits it provides
Our Insights survey told us top-performing agents are committed to undertaking further training each and every year, but…
Courageous Conversations: Why Madelyn Jones turned her back on a corporate career to address homelessness, one gift box at a time
Many real estate agencies strive to do good in a way that extends far beyond just servicing their…
Intellectual property licence versus franchise – what’s the difference?
Wanting to expand your agency but daunted by the laws, cost and time associated with franchising? Well, maybe…
Courageous Conversations: How Virginia Brookes went from burnout to balance, and the benefits it offered her business
It’s been a big couple of years in the real estate industry, and if you’re burnt out or…
Courageous Conversations: Lara Moro on finding your niche, knowing your worth, and stepping outside your comfort zone
Selling property is often just one talent on the list of an agent’s skills. Here, Lara Moro shares…
Rita Yousef: The buck stopped with the agent
It's an age-old question. Who's at fault if a defect at an investment property leads to the tenant…
Courageous Conversations: Sherrie Storor on why the show must go on and how agents can achieve success without the hustle and grind
As much as we’d like it to, not everything always pans out as we hope. Sherrie Storor shares…