Features
Long-form editorial that goes deeper. In-depth reporting on the trends, people, and ideas reshaping how real estate works.
Holly Ransom on why curiosity is the new real estate currency
The Fulbright Scholar, bestselling author of The Leading Edge, and global leadership expert on why real estate agents are already leading - and what separates those who shape the market from those who simply work in it
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…
Inside the real estate businesses where motherhood and mentorship overlap
From property management to sales, two mother–daughter teams explain how trust, discipline and relationships are driving success in…
Gold Coast property market reshaped by interstate migration, supply constraints and luxury demand
Highland Gold Coast managing director Hanan Cawley says sustained population growth and limited coastal land are accelerating a…
When things go wrong: finding certainty in uncertain times
Real estate coach Caroline Bolderston on why emotional resilience, not perfection, is the true mark of a high…
Inside the PM model fixing burnout and lifting performance
Katie Knight reflects on 20 years in property management, highlighting industry change, mental health pressures, and a shift…
The listing I walked away from – and why it matters
When saying no to a listing becomes the strongest professional move an agent can make
Sarah Broad joins rare ranks of female commercial real estate owners
Sarah Broad isn’t just stepping into a new role; she’s shattering one of the most persistent glass ceilings…
‘You’re not stuck in traffic, you are traffic’: why real estate leaders must build the future
In a market defined by disruption, work futurist, Dom Price, explains why the real risk isn’t technology or…
Auction simulation training raising industry standards
Practice makes perfect - but in real estate, most agents only get to practise on their clients.
The real risk of over-reliance on top performers
How stepping away from reliance on a single high performer exposes the strength of systems, leadership, and team…
AI isn’t just changing how you market property. It’s changing the property itself
Smart cities expert Matthias Hollwich explains how AI is transforming architectural design, development decision-making and the future of…
ANZAC Day: perspective in a time of noise
A powerful ANZAC Day reflection on courage, sacrifice, and national unity through the lens of a WWII veteran’s…
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…
Not all business is good business in property management
Hayley Mitchell on why property management's talent crisis starts, and ends, with the decisions agencies make before they…
The mirror, the mess, and the reset our profession needs
A hard look at culture, accountability, and the future standards of Australian real estate leadership
What happens when a respected voice gets the keys to a 13,000-person network? We’re about to find out
Thomas McGlynn left one of Sydney's most admired businesses to take on something much harder. Here's why.
The Christchurch real estate agent who spent seven weeks in a nun’s habit – and has Miriam Margolyes’ best lines to prove it
A chance Facebook tag led Ray White salesperson Eneka Burroughs from real estate to seven weeks on a…
Agents think they have a sales problem. They actually have a ‘relevance problem’
Andy Reid says real estate agents are misreading the modern market, as shrinking information gaps and process-driven selling…
Why the best agents haven’t changed, even as everything else has
Technology has transformed how agents market, search, and operate, but according to Explore Property founder Andrew Acton, the…
The mirror has many faces
Josh Tesolin's 10-year ban made headlines. The industry outrage is justified. But the harder question is what built…
How Hannah Gill is re-thinking property management
After nearly two decades in property management, Hannah Gill is reimagining the sector with Podium - offering equity,…
How to find your next hire in the age of AI
How real estate agencies can adapt hiring practices for the AI era by testing real thinking, adaptability, and…
Forget the percentages: negotiation is about people
Maddie Harris, property consultant at OBrien Real Estate Berwick, shares 15 years of insights on negotiation, emphasising honesty,…
Call reluctance: three beliefs that stop agents making the calls that win listings
When prospecting feels uncomfortable, the problem usually isn't your script – it's what you're telling yourself before you…
AI is not the strategy – people are
In a world reshaped by AI, the advantage goes to those who combine transparency, data literacy and human…
AML: who carries the compliance load?
A head-office-led AML reporting model aims to streamline compliance and reduce risk for agents.
The three leadership levers that unlock high-performing sales teams
For many real estate businesses, the difference between an average month and a standout one rarely comes down…
Investor appetite for whole apartment blocks soar
Well-capitalised investors are snapping up entire Sydney apartment blocks, seeking control, consistent rental income, and long-term growth in…
Zero reserve, maximum drama: would you sell a $50M home without a safety net?
How removing the reserve price is turning luxury homes into global hot properties and keeping buyers on their…
Fuel crisis forces national calm test – how real estate leaders can steady their teams now
How real estate leaders can navigate rising fuel costs, supply chain pressures, and workforce stress while keeping teams…
From dirt roads to drone shots: Kate Jefferies’ hands-on approach to rural real estate
Hands-on rural expertise meets creative storytelling: how Albany-based Ray White Rural WA consultant Kate Jefferies uses photography and…
Energy efficiency is the new property power play agents can no longer ignore
Forget the granite benchtops and European appliances; the next battleground for property value is ‘energy productivity’, and agents…
Meeting the demands of the modern buyer
How technology, immersive content, and AI are reshaping what buyers expect — and what agents need to do…
The week AI helped sell one home and nearly blew up another
From a Florida homeowner selling with ChatGPT to a US$50M deal nearly derailed by AI advice, learn why…