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PM/One 2025
The future of property management has a new mantra: impact is non-negotiable
When Annabelle Chauncy took the stage at PM/One, she didn’t talk about profits or property, she talked about purpose. At…
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PM/One 2025
AI in real estate: a co-pilot, not a replacement
Artificial intelligence is already changing how the real estate industry works — the question now, says Samantha McLean, is whether…
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PM/One 2025
What happens when you put people first? Tegan Ashman’s approach to leading property management at scale
For Tegan Ashman, mistakes aren’t something to fear, they’re how you learn. And if no one’s making any, she says,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Londoners buying fewer homes outside the capital
Londoners are purchasing the lowest share of properties outside the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland property prices continue to soar
Queensland's residential property market continues to strengthen with impressive growth…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Expanded Home Guarantee Scheme to open doors for more first home buyers
Australia’s first home buyers will soon have access to a…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Full circle moment on the Central Coast
Kurt Bratby and Sean Pratt have opened their second Ray White office on the Central Coast.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
REMAX Success appoints leader to drive knowledge hub
REMAX Success appoints Proptech leader Amy Stevens to a new strategic role, where she'll develop a company-wide Knowledge Hub and…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White New Zealand celebrates its 2025 award winners
More than 1,300 people gathered for Ray White New Zealand’s annual awards at Spark Arena last night to celebrate and…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Building a platform for women and shaping what comes next in real estate
Laing+Simmons CEO Leanne Pilkington celebrates three decades with the company as she’s recognised with the REINSW Woodrow Weight Award for…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From eyeliner to empire: Leanne Pilkington’s 30 years at Laing+Simmons
Her first sale was scribbled down with an eyeliner pencil on the back of a business card. Three decades later,…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Peter Diamantidis’ growth formula: 7 Offices, 100+ staff by 38
At 38, Peter Diamantidis has built a western Sydney real estate empire with seven Ray White offices, more than 100…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
From quick fix to high quality – the shift in real estate marketing media
As the real estate market evolves, so too does the way properties are marketed. Agents are shifting away from print…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Cybersecurity for real estate agents: Threats, tips & insurance
Real estate agencies have become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking sensitive client data, from financial details to personal identification. As…
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Movers and Shakers
Top executive Melina Cruickshank resigns from REA Group
REA Group Chief Product and Audience Officer, Melina Cruickshank, has resigned from the company.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How Luke Saville sold 25 apartments using TikTok and Instagram
Melbourne agent Luke Saville has turned TikTok and Instagram into powerful sales channels, selling 25 apartments in just 12 months, often before listings ever reach the portals. By meeting first-home buyers where they spend their time, he’s cutting vendor marketing costs, speeding up sales, and showing how social media is fast becoming an essential tool for real estate.
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OPINION
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OPINION
Styling versus renovating: What adds the most value before selling?
Professional styling offers homeowners a higher return on investment than pre-sale renovations, costing a fraction while significantly impacting buyer emotion…
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OPINION
The biggest lie in real estate: “Just do this one thing and you’ll grow”
Real estate expert Kylie Walker debunks the industry's biggest myth that "just one thing" leads to business growth. Her own…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Leadership fatigue is the hidden risk no one talks about
In an age where “always on” has become the default setting for many leaders, the pressure to be decisive, available…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The AI Whisperer: How One Operations Manager Got 73 Real Estate Agents to Use AI
TL;DR: Regional operations manager Shawn Hayes transformed a 73-person, four-office LJ Hooker network from AI sceptics to successful adopters through…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Edge Case Episode 1: Should Star Agents Get Special Treatment?
It’s the tension every office knows: Your top performer wants more. The team feels undervalued. Someone’s about to leave. But…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The 90% Drop-Off: Why Most Agents Fail at the “Warm” List (And How to Win)
TL;DR: The Warm List Revolution: Adam Joske has cracked the code on what he calls “the biggest hole in our…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Breaking Barriers and Building Foundations: Antonia Mercorella’s Blueprint for Industry Leadership
TL;DR: Theatre degree, law practice, then CEO of Queensland’s Real Estate Institute – Antonia Mercorella’s path makes perfect sense once…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to Use AI to Become More Human (Not Less) with Tara Christianson
TL;DR: In an industry racing toward digital efficiency, real estate professionals face a paradox: the more we automate, the more…
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Elite Agent
Time is Money: Kirstin Dunn’s Approach to AI Implementation That Saves 17+ Hours Weekly
TL;DR: Kirstin Dunn founded Semple Property Group from her dining room table in 2013, scaling it to more than $54…
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Former Domino’s CEO selling luxury Brisbane penthouse
Former Domino's Pizza boss Don Meij is selling his Brisbane penthouse after just two years of ownership as he prepares…
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Celebrity Homes
Historic riverside mill with Hollywood connections hits market for £3.55 million
A landmark former Georgian water mill with connections to Oscar-winning actor Sir John Mills has been listed for sale for…
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Celebrity Homes
AFL stars score million-dollar property wins
Two AFL players have successfully sold their Melbourne homes for seven-figure sums, highlighting continued strength in Victoria's premium property market.
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CONTRIBUTORS
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OPINION
Is it time to retire the GOAT? Rethinking auction clearance rates as the market barometer
Australia's long-trusted auction clearance rates may no longer tell the full story of the property market. As selling strategies diversify…
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OPINION
The great property pause: How agents can turn “not yet” into “let’s go”
For many Australians in their 20s and 30s, buying a first home feels out of reach. Buyer’s agent Tash Kessel…
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LEADERSHIP
The leadership trap that’s killing your culture (and how to fix it)
Harcourts WA CEO Shane Kempton shares why ego kills culture - and how mission-driven leadership can transform your team's performance,…
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EVENTS
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PM/One 2025
Why PM’s need to think like pirates (and leaders need to be the lighthouse)
At PM/One, REAL+ coach Samantha Macri urged the industry to face disruption, conflict and change head-on, with strategy, empathy and…
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PM/One 2025
‘It’s not rocket science’: How Tamara Weight’s PM team grew to 3,000 properties and zero turnover
Tamara Weight doesn’t do things halfway. From her Harcourts Kingsberry office in Townsville, she leads one of the largest and…
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PM/One 2025
Stop waiting: Casey Beros on health, clarity and what PM professionals really need
In an industry where burnout is often worn as a badge of honour and self-care is something scheduled between back-to-back…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Why local connections are the future of real estate success
New data shows real estate agents deeply embedded in their communities secure…
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How to triple your lead generation using your CRM contacts + automations
Top agents are tripling their leads by leveraging CRM smart contact lists,…
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How a $2500 campaign found 22 buyers without using property portals
Byron Bay agency Kim Jones & Co bypassed traditional property portals for…
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The spring before Spring: why now is the time to coil, not coast
As the midyear chill sets in and many agents slip into cruise…
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Beyond portal placement: the VPA strategy reshaping vendor attraction
Australian real estate agencies are revolutionising vendor-paid advertising by shifting from portal-dominated…
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They don’t need a new friend — they need a better agent
Real estate isn’t group therapy. Sellers don’t invite you in to make…
LEADERSHIP
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The truth about running a real estate business today … it’s not what you think
Forget the flashy sales numbers, leading a real estate business today is…
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From sales to strategy: Why becoming a non-selling principal was the right move
Breaking industry norms, Ben Kingsberry learned that stepping away from active selling…
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Real estate leadership is changing – and agents are calling the shots
The era of command-and-control leadership in real estate is fading fast. Today’s…
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Why big-city agents should start thinking small(er)
When it comes to shaking up your real estate playbook, the instinct…
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Coaching that clicks: Why one-size-fits-all training fails real estate agents
How do you really get through to someone? Laing+Simmons’ Angela Avgerinos says…
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Unleashing your true motivation
Sustainable real estate success begins not with commission targets but with discovering…
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The 90-Day Comeback: How a BDM turns “no” into new managements
Hudson McHugh associate director and head of business development Rocco Colosi told…
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The Property Manager Who Fires Bad Clients and Helps Tenants Buy Homes
At the PM/ONE Conference, Real+ CEO Fiona Blayney sat down with Hayley…
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How Jas Stephens Rewired PM Roles to Build Trust and Beat Burnout
Property managers who rotate roles within their teams may be better at…
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From Zero to 12,000: The Agency’s Blueprint for Scaling Property Management
When The Agency launched its property management arm in 2016, the ambition…
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Conversation beats confrontation: Chris Hanley’s call to property managers
Property managers spending entire days writing emails are missing 70 per cent…
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Lisa Hyland: Why Talking Beats Tech in Property Management
Fifteen phone calls a day could transform your property management business, and…
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The Future of Property Management: Scale, Specialise, Succeed
Australia’s property management sector is poised to add five million new households…
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Besser + Co secures six REIV award nominations
Melbourne-based real estate agency Besser + Co has been recognised with six…
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James Vine to lead RT Edgar Richmond
Top sales agent James Vine has been appointed as Director to lead…
INTERNATIONAL
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INTERNATIONAL
Property Finder secures US$525m investment from global heavyweights
Dubai’s Property Finder has scored a US $525 million (AUD $798 million) investment from global private equity giants Permira and…
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INTERNATIONAL
Branded residences boom as luxury buyers seek community, wellness and status
Once the preserve of luxury hotels, branded residences are expanding fast — with fashion, motor and wellness brands selling homes…
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Celebrity Homes
Back to the Future star puts Santa Barbara retreat on the market
Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd is parting ways with his Montecito retreat, listing the three-bedroom Santa Barbara estate…
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