Features
Long-form editorial that goes deeper. In-depth reporting on the trends, people, and ideas reshaping how real estate works.
“I almost went broke”: How Lawrence Kenyon-Slade built a top 1% Ray White business
Ray White’s Lawrence Kenyon-Slade says he was just two months away from going broke before making his first sale. Now, at 27, he’s one of the network’s top-performing agents, running a high-volume business across south Auckland and aiming for 150 sales and $3.6 million in GCI this year.
Kathy Sweeney focuses on growth with new BDM role
Real estate leader Kathy Sweeney reimagines the Business Development Manager role beyond growth metrics, focusing on client experience…
The truth hurts, but it works: Lisa Pennell on why real estate needs less sales hype and more honesty
There’s a moment in most real estate conversations where the vendor leans forward and asks the question every…
“A bit of showbiz never hurt anyone”: Josh Horner on why real estate needs more fun
From Disney choreography to sold stickers, Josh Horner brings flair, feeling and yes, even showgirls to the property…
Navigating longer sales cycles in a shifting luxury market
When it comes to prestige property, patience is more than a virtue — it's part of the process.…
Closing the pay gap for women in real estate
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating real change in real estate. In an industry where gender pay disparities…
How Brandon Pilgrim built a 40% market share in Burnside, SA
When Brandon Pilgrim, Director at Ray White Burnside in South Australia, started his real estate career at just…
Recapturing Your First-Day Excitement: A Practical Guide for Property Managers
New technology like AI promises radical industry change, but Ailo founder Ben White argues that property managers who…
Green homes: trend or trade-off? What buyers really want
As sustainability takes centre stage in global real estate, the big question for agents is: should they be…
The workplace effect: how office design impacts productivity and recruitment
While businesses have long focused on tech upgrades to boost efficiency, research suggests they may need to turn…
Michelle Rigg: empowering women and redefining property management leadership
With over three decades in property management, Michelle Rigg is no stranger to the industry. Currently serving as…
Ben Chick celebrates 10 years with Explore Property
When Ben Chick opened the doors to Explore Property in January 2015, Mackay was reeling from a mining…
How generations negotiate: Boomers to Gen Z in the property market
From Baby Boomers planning their retirement to Gen Z first-time buyers, generational differences shape the way people negotiate…
How auctions transformed Josh Tesolin’s real estate game
Josh Tesolin, one of Australia’s highest-volume agent and an REA top-ranked performer in New South Wales, has redefined…
How I Sold It: $4 million Lakewood caravan park deal sealed with digital reach
Nathan Owen and David Geary know the right buyer for a property can come from anywhere, but even…
Finding joy in real estate: beyond the million-dollar listings
From Broadway to the 'burbs, former dancer Josh Horner now pirouettes through the property market, sharing his passion…
Real estate heavyweights spill on crushing 2025’s challenges and grabbing opportunities
From tackling social injustices to leveraging technology and maintaining balance, these industry leaders highlight the strategies that will…
How I sold it: marketing re-targeting finds the perfect buyer
Real estate can be unpredictable. Sometimes a property sells for a lot more than first anticipated. Sometimes it’s…
How top-performing school zones are driving Australia’s property market
In the competitive landscape of Australian real estate, access to high-performing public schools has become a pivotal factor…
How I Sold It: stellar renovation and social media marketing spark bidding war in Blackburn
Securing the best possible price for his vendors is a must-do for Luke Banitsiotis in every sale, but…
Why real estate is the go-to second career for professionals and celebs
Romany Brooks and Ryan Trama have turned career changes into real estate success stories, drawing on their unique…
How I Sold It: from plain to powerhouse
Chisholm & Gamon’s Torsten Kasper and Carolyn Clarke crafted a standout marketing campaign using digital strategies through Focus,…
Casey Laulala’s reinvention from All Blacks centre to rising star of real estate
“Discipline, focus, doing the ‘one-percenters’ … all that sticks with you. Now, it’s about translating those habits into…
How I Sold It: Digital marketing brings buyers to Coronis’ Caboolture listing
It’s not too long ago that buyers would hike to their local real estate agency on a weekend…
Million Dollar Listing New York’s Kirsten Jordan shares her secrets for real estate success
Kirsten Jordan, the luxury real estate powerhouse on Million Dollar Listing New York, has carved a path in…
RBA Rate cut unlikely as market adapts: insights from industry leaders
As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is currently meeting to discuss monetary policy, expectations for an immediate…
How I Sold It: renovations and digital marketing equal winning formula
When Candice Cattell listed the penthouse on Sydney's Northern Beaches she knew she had a gem on her…
What is the Great Aussie Dream now?
The “Great Australian Dream” has changed. Once dominated by the ambition to own a home, today’s ideal centres…
Why agents need to ramp up their social media game
Industry experts Steve Carroll and Melanie Hoole explain why authenticity, strategic content, and paid advertising are game-changers in…
How I sold it: from contract collapse to digital win
Julie Hodgson has had some tough sales in her real estate career, but perhaps none more so than…
From commission houses to Melbourne’s best-selling agent under 30
From growing up in a commission home to being named in the Herald Sun’s Best-Selling Agents Under 30…
Glamour meets drama in Melbourne’s high-stakes luxury real estate show Listing Melbourne
Going beyond high-end homes, the show showcase the fierce rivalries, ethical dilemmas, and personal dramas these agents navigate.
From accidental agent to industry innovator: Hannah Gill’s real estate revolution
In a real estate sector where competition is fierce, Hannah Gill, Director of The Property Collective, is breaking…
Could long-term leasing be a solution to Australia’s rental crisis?
Currently, around 31% of Australian households rent, a figure that is expected to increase in the coming years.…
The Block couples: a peek behind the real estate curtain
For real estate agents, The Block provides a unique case study in how to market high-end homes under…