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When an insurance policy does not respond as expected, it is ultimately considered a landlord problem. But in reality, the consequences stretch far wider. Photo: Getty
Partner Content

When insurance doesn’t deliver

When insurance falls short, the impact reaches far beyond the landlord, placing pressure on property managers, straining relationships, and exposing agencies to hidden workload and reputational risk.

Renting needs to be treated as an essential service. Photo: Getty
Industry News

Rental housing should be treated as an essential service

Survey data shows landlords largely agree with renters on need for stronger protections, creating both compliance challenges and…

In Perth, house prices rose 5.7% over the March quarter to a record $1.179 million, extending a 14-quarter growth run. Image: Getty
Industry News

Housing splits as Sydney and Melbourne slow, Perth leads

Sydney and Melbourne house prices fall in the March quarter as borrowing constraints and weaker sentiment weigh on…

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Partner Content

Findings from PropTech AI Advisory Board reveal thebiggest challenges to estate agents

New advisory board reveals how AI is reshaping agent productivity, data quality, and prospecting workflows

Industry News

REMAX and Real brokerage strike US$880M deal to remodel global real estate

Global scale meets local expertise: REMAX Australia prepares for an AI-powered future following its parent company's US$880 million…

Elite Agent TV

Teach ChatGPT to Write Like You – Not a Robot

In Episode 10 of The AI Edit, Samantha McLean walks through building a custom GPT loaded with a…

Industry News

What the 2026 Federal Budget should focus on to fix housing

As Australia heads into the federal budget, housing policy should focus on boosting supply, protecting rental stock and…

Real Estate Agent Events

Why the Right Voices Matter More Than Ever in Property Management

There’s no shortage of industry events in real estate.

Industry News

First home buyer scheme driving up prices for affordable homes

Properties eligible for the expanded 5 per cent deposit guarantee have risen nearly twice as fast as higher-priced…

Renters are reaching their affordability limit, with Domain data showing rent growth slowing despite record-low vacancy rates. Image: Getty
Industry News

Rental market hits affordability ceiling as record-low vacancies fail to lift rents

Domain says renters have reached their financial limit, with record-low vacancy rates failing to drive broad rent increases…

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…

Catherine Cashmore, founder of Land Cycle Investor. Image: Supplied
Features

Boom, bust, repeat? The 18-year cycle theory that’s back in Australia’s property debate

A deep dive into the 18-year property cycle theory, and why some analysts believe Australia is approaching another…

The AI Edit
Elite Agent TV

Watch ChatGPT Draft a Real Estate CMA all on its own

Samantha McLean gave ChatGPT's agent mode a comparable sales brief for a property in Broadbeach Waters. It searched…

Industry News

Affordable regional suburbs dominate buyer demand hotspots

New data reveals Victorian and Tasmanian suburbs are seeing enquiry surges of up to 313 per cent, signalling…

Industry News

40 million people, no plan: watchdog warns Australia is growing without a national framework

New report highlights growing mismatch between Australia’s population growth and its ability to plan for it

Property Management

National vacancy hits 1% as rental market tightens further – what it means for PMs

National vacancy tightens further to 1.0% as supply shortages persist, pushing rents up 5.9% annually and keeping pressure…

Elite Agent TV

The AI Edit Ep. 8: You don’t need the biggest crowd you need the right one

Samantha McLean explains why AI-generated buyer personas are becoming the new competitive edge at vendor appraisals - and…

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Supplier News

From guidance to practice: What Tranche 2 means for Australian real estate

Many real estate agencies have started getting across what Tranche 2 means for them.

Samantha Mclean The AI Edit
Elite Agent TV

Do You Actually Know Who You’re Presenting To?

In Episode 7 of The AI Edit, Samantha McLean makes the case for AI-powered vendor research before every…

Australians are dipping into savings to cover rising rent, mortgage, and everyday costs, highlighting growing financial pressures on households. Image: Getty
Industry News

$85 billion savings drain: over half of Aussie raiding cash to cover rent, mortgages, and essentials

Over half of Aussies have tapped into their savings in the past year, with housing costs, everyday essentials,…

Industry News

Federal Budget looms: 61% of investors may pull back amid tax shake-up

Survey shows 61% of investors could pull back or sell as CGT discount drops and negative gearing is…

Industry News

Luxury homes lead the way as top-end property markets heat up

High-end suburbs in Sydney, Adelaide, and regional hotspots are driving sales, showing that buyers remain willing to pay…

AI

Is there enough of you online?

Why We Obsess Over URLs, Standfirsts, and what we call the "Portal Test"

Elite Agent TV

The AI Edit Ep. 6: SEO just changed – are you a source AI can reference?

Samantha McLean explains why traditional SEO - being the best answer on a single page - is no…

Commercial

Brisbane tops commercial yields as most markets see declines

Industrial yields tighten, retail remains highest-risk, and Adelaide posts biggest declines as Brisbane leads the pack.

Industry News

Homeownership intentions slip as more Aussies hit pause on buying

New survey data shows homeownership intentions falling across all age groups, with nearly half of aspiring buyers held…

Industry News

Sunshine Coast leads regional migration as city exodus continues

New data shows capital-to-regional moves at second-highest level since the pandemic, with Brisbane now losing residents to the…

Industry News

Buyers stay cautious as auction market hits 2026 peak

Auction volumes hit their 2026 peak, but are buyers are becoming more selective amid economic uncertainty?

Elite Agent TV

The AI Edit Ep. 4: Redesign the factory – the productivity paradox, applied to AI

Samantha McLean explores why doing things faster with AI isn't the same as doing things differently – and…

Industry News

Investor borrowing jumps 64% amid tight rental market

A new report shows almost all investor sales in late 2025 turned a profit, with South Australia and…

Industry News

Tax changes could cut 45,000 homes and push up rents, industry leaders warn

Industry leaders warn that proposed changes to negative gearing and CGT discounts could slash housing supply, drive up…

Industry News

Why buyers struggle at auction, and how agents can guide them

New research reveals the generational gaps and common pitfalls buyers face at auctions, and why agents who guide…

Elite Agent TV

The AI Edit Ep. 3: Stop buying fish – why inbound is the lead source that compounds

Samantha breaks down the three ways to get leads in real estate and makes the case that content…

Industry News

Record-low rental affordability hits renters

Record-low rental affordability leaves median-income Australians able to rent just 37% of properties, with NSW and SA the…

Industry News

Labor signals major Capital Gains Tax reforms ahead of May budget

Inquiry finds tax breaks for investors are inflating prices and limiting opportunities for first-time buyers.