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Stuart Hobden and Fiona Blayney show where rent roll value is built
Fee reconciliation, well-kept files and a clear view of costs can help property management businesses strengthen cash flow and protect their asset.
Fixer Group helps property managers tackle Victoria’s rental compliance
As Victoria's rental compliance rules tighten, Fixer Group is scaling fast across Melbourne - without losing the small-company…
Chelsea Pottenger’s practical resets for a more sustainable working day
At PM/ONE, the EQ Minds founder shared small habits for calmer transitions, a different start to the morning,…
Anders Sörman-Nilsson: Take the robot out of the property manager
The futurist’s PM/ONE keynote made the case for using AI to reclaim time for clients, strengthen human connection,…
Make your agency’s values visible to attract regional talent
Katie Tilden and Andrew Palmer told PM/ONE how team-led values, candid recruitment conversations, and community involvement shape their…
Sophie Kennedy-Rush recommends structured follow-up to grow management portfolios
At PM/ONE, the Buxton Geelong Group BDM and director outlined how lead tracking, tailored client processes, and clear…
Hamish Wilson recommends simple systems backed by personal communication
At PM/ONE, Hamish Wilson outlined how repeatable processes, clear owner updates, and a lean technology setup support property…
Use automation to make more time for personal service
Naaman Fraser’s advice to PM/ONE paired practical communication tools with a staff-retention approach built around helping people do…
First-home buyer wins Bondi Junction apartment as in-house team solves lease hurdle
A first-home buyer secured the one-bedroom apartment through their buyer's agent after Nicholas Armstrong-Smith's team resolved a tricky…
Metro completion drives Cronulla family to Campsie in competitive auction
A family relocating from Cronulla to capitalise on the imminent metro completion drove competitive bidding at a Campsie…
Transparent pricing delivers result for flood-affected Cessnock property
Bryce Gibson's transparent approach to a flood-affected Cessnock property attracted the right first-home buyer by pricing it correctly…
Dual-income setup and land size attract developer to St. Albans house
A developer saw both sides of the opportunity — immediate rental return from the existing granny flat and…
Agent ideas put everyday problems at heart of Hackdays
Commercial marketing documents, rental inspection requests and listing preparation inspired the winning customer projects at REA Group’s 2026…
Little Bird treats every owner and tenant as its BDM
Speaking at PM/ONE 2026, the team behind Little Bird Properties explained how a "care and compliance" framework and…
Nicole Carter’s strategic pivot delivers $2.8m Currumbin sale to lifestyle buyers
After 52 inspections and five written offers revealed the market's position, Nicole Carter guided long-term owners through a…
Ray White Ferntree Gully puts client service at the centre of change
At PM/ONE 2026, Pat McConnachie and Jacinta Jackson shared lessons in building team ownership, improving communication and keeping…
Chris Hanley gives property managers a one-word secret sauce
The Byron Bay agency owner told PM/ONE 2026 that patience, listening and care were skills no machine could…
Fiona Blayney tells PM/ONE agents to start selling value
Opening the property management conference, Fiona Blayney argued AI is already doing the tasks PMs have used to…
Bronte unit held since 1988 sells for $1.035 million after styling refresh pays off
Century 21 Armstrong-Smith's Nicholas Armstrong-Smith convinced the vendor to vacate the tenants, refresh and take a one-bedroom unit…
Targeted upsizer strategy secures pre-auction townhouse sale in Botany
A strategic marketing campaign targeting upsizers delivered two competing buyers and a pre-auction sale for Luke and John…
Coastal flooding risk could reshape where new housing gets built
Report authors say avoiding development in the highest-risk coastal areas is the least costly option, a finding with…
Highland unveils a new era of brand identity to reflect its expanding prestige property portfolio
The company-owned network is rolling out a new visual identity and AI tools over the next 12 months,…
Dubai developer’s $11.2bn Sharjah project dwarfs Australian projects
A Dubai-based developer is making its first move into Sharjah with an A$11.2 billion master-planned community set to…
Housing tax package could cut 10,700 new homes as industry warns rents will rise
Updated independent modelling commissioned by four of Australia's peak property and construction bodies estimates the Federal Government's housing…
Heritage Botany house on 1,064sqm breaks suburb record at $3.8 million
A heritage house on more than 1,000 square metres in Botany has shattered the suburb's price record, with…
What’s making insurance claims more expensive?
If you have noticed more questions from landlords about claims costs, repair delays or premium increases, you are…
Tough market fails to dampen interest in real estate careers
Barry Plant Docklands & Yarra’s Edge has attracted 173 registrations for its latest Careers Night, with 73 prospective…
Ray White NZ marks record market share at annual awards
More than 1,400 members gathered in Auckland to celebrate a year in which the network claimed its highest-ever…
Mascot agent turns down pre-auction offer to protect buyer competition
Anthony Kassis turned down a pre-auction offer to protect auction integrity — and delivered four bidders and an…
Renae Darlington joins Apollo Auctions’ NSW team
Independent auctioneer Renae Darlington will wind up Darlington Auctions to join Apollo Auctions’ NSW operation, as the group…
Bank of Mum and Dad now backs 1.8 million homeowners
Finder's 2026 Home Loan Report finds three in ten Australians relied on family money to buy, most commonly…
Real estate needs to look beyond the agent brand: BresicWhitney
The industry’s focus on individual agent profiles risks overshadowing what customers increasingly value, with BresicWhitney arguing property representation,…
Why upsizers could have the upper hand in this market
Shore Financial's Theo Chambers says buyers moving up the property ladder may gain more from negotiating a discount…
Brand-new Box Hill home on 375sqm sells for $1.9 million in just 14 days
A local family searching for eight months knew within minutes they'd found their home — and 24 other…
Sydney buyer’s flexibility unlocks $700k Woy Woy villa sale amid probate uncertainty
When probate complications threatened to derail a family villa sale, Francois Duverge found a buyer willing to embrace…