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Tristan Rowland of Bright Real Estate won the REIA's Residential Salesperson of the Year. Photo: Supplied
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Australia’s top agents named at REIA National Awards for Excellence

The 2026 National Awards for Excellence recognised standout agents, property managers and agencies, with South Australia and Queensland…

Features

Would a salaried agent give a more honest appraisal?

What if the way agents are paid is shaping the industry's biggest problems — from trust and burnout…

Opinion

Beyond the ban: Eight leaders on fixing real estate’s trust problem

Eight industry leaders go on the record to challenge the "false read" of GCI metrics, call for an…

Opinion

Readers respond: The mirror talks back

We held up the mirror. The industry talked back. From underquoting in NSW to over-quoting in Queensland and…

News

REIA welcomes new President Jacob Caine to lead property industry

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed a new President and Board for 2026, positioning the organization…

Industry News

Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households

Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and…

Opinion

Tackling underquoting with transparency

Underquoting in real estate often leaves buyers feeling misled, but greater transparency could change this. Leanne Pilkington explains…

Features

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…

Features

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…

Industry News

Housing costs drive inflation higher as CPI rises 2.8%

Australia’s inflation jumped to 2.8% in July 2025, with rising rents, power bills and building costs driving up…

Industry News

Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now

While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many…

Leadership

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 agents want more than KPIs and…

News

Mark McGoldrick claims the 2025 Auctioneering title

Mark McGoldrick of New Zealand has been crowned the 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Champion at the prestigious AUSTROS competition…

People Moves

REIA announces 2025 National Awards for Excellence winners

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has revealed the winners of its prestigious national awards, with two South…

News

AUSTROS finalists get set for the Auctioneering Championships

The 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) will feature novice auctioneers for the first time, marking a significant expansion…

News

Experts predict RBA to hold cash rate in April

Almost all experts believe the Reserve Bank of Australia will maintain the cash rate at 4.10 per cent…

How Kristen Porter Built A Different Kind Of Real Estate Law Firm

How to build systems to protect your business for the long term

Leadership

Why character skills could be the missing piece in real estate training

Real estate agents have endless options when it comes to skills training. Conferences, coaches, podcasts, webinars and the…

Leadership

Transcending loss to leadership: stepping up from sales to CEO

When Michael Nitschke lost both parents in quick succession, he found himself not only grieving but also taking…

News

Hope for housing affordability after RBA rate cut

Housing affordability in Australia might be at a record low, but the RBA rate cut suggests 2025 may…

Courage and Career Change: Angela Avgerinos’ Inspiring Journey

After a successful 13-year career in sales, Angela Avgerinos made the unexpected decision to walk away from selling.…

Industry News

RBA cuts interest rates to 4.1% – what does it mean for real estate?

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate to 4.10%, marking the first rate cut…

Leadership

How failure can lead to success in real estate: Leanne Pilkington

Failure, in any endeavour, is a dirty word. Something to avoid at all costs. But if we accept…

News

REIA unveils seven-point plan to tackle housing crisis

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a comprehensive election commitment plan aimed at addressing Australia's…

The Trust Factor: What’s Really Disrupting Real Estate in 2025

Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell explains the importance of personal relationships in today's technology-focused market.

Opinion

How to have frank conversations

The new year market is subdued. Prices in some parts are easing. Buyers are interested but cautious and…

Industry News

CPI decline raises hopes for borrowers

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows a significant decline in inflation, bringing relief to borrowers and…

Opinion

The changing face of real estate influence: Behind the lists

For years, the image of a real estate "influencer" was often tied to high-volume sales, flashy marketing, and…

Industry News

Calls for RBA to ease interest rates

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show a modest annual…

Industry News

Top 50 Australian Residential Real Estate Industry Influencers 2024

What a year it's been for real estate - From AI-powered platforms reshaping the industry to market-shifting policy…

From Dancing with the Stars to Real Estate: How Entertainment Skills Created a “Standout Brand”

“I started looking on the internet about garden gnomes and they're like mystical creatures that protect the home.…

News

Property prices rise as markets shift

Property prices continue their upward trajectory with the national median house price reaching $1,050,370, marking a 6.2 per…

News

Experts forecast first rate cut in May

Experts are predicting interest rates will remain elevated until at least May 2025, as the Reserve Bank maintains…

People Moves

REIA announces 2025 board leadership team

REIA has announced its 2025 board leadership team, with Leanne Pilkington continuing as president and Hannah Gill as…

Industry News

Is a rate cut out for 2024 as inflation holds steady?

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to hold the cash rate steady at its final meeting…