Opinion
Sharp perspectives from voices inside and outside the industry. Op-eds, columns, and expert commentary on where real estate is heading – and where it should be.
Emotional rescue: building a strong workplace
Building a strong workplace culture requires a lot of work by leadership. But the rewards are great - it can pull the business through the toughest of times - even a global pandemic. But sincerity…
Pandemic sheds light on landlord insurance myths
The global pandemic has taught us a lot, but not all of it is about hand hygiene and…
The easing of regional Victoria’s restrictions signals hope for Melbourne too
Restriction relaxations in regional Victoria are good news for the state in general, writes University of South Australia…
Why COVID-19 might not change our cities as much as we expect
How much will COVID-19 really change our cities? Looking back at history it may be less than we…
Ultraviolet light can make indoor spaces safer during the pandemic – if it’s used the right way
Comments by the US President didn't necessarily do it any PR favours, but according to academics, UV light…
Knowledge is power
Knowing what to say to your vendor and when can make all the difference when it comes to…
Turning lockdown lessons into productivity hacks
Like most of us, Leanne Pilkington has learned some lockdown lessons the hard way. The quest for knowledge…
Automation made easy
Common questions answered about Victoria’s new roadmap
How long will I have to wear a mask? Can single people visit a sharehouse?
Have we just stumbled on the biggest productivity increase of the century?
Working from home was one part of the pandemic response that went remarkably smoothly. UQ professor John Quiggin…
The personal touch – at scale
Powers of persuasion
Trouble at the mall as landlords and tenants ponder mutually assured destruction
A pandemic might have brought the issue to the boil, but the tensions between shopping centre tenants and…
Take it or leave it: How to negotiate with irrational buyers
It's not uncommon for an irate buyer to tell an agent that their vendor can take or leave…
Why more companies are going dog friendly
Google does it, Ticketmaster has embraced it…but what are the pros and cons of allowing four-legged friends in…
‘Meanwhile’ building use: another way to manage properties left vacant by the COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19 has resulted in abandoned buildings in major cities. For advice on how best to use vacant buildings…
When houses earn more than jobs: How we lost control of Australian house prices and how to get it back
It’s no secret house prices have skyrocketed across Australia in the past two decades. Academics Cameron Murray and…
Starting a rent roll the right way
Starting a rent roll can be fun and extremely rewarding, but there can also be challenges to overcome.…
Shorter meetings but longer days – how COVID-19 has changed the way we work
Shorter meeting times, but longer hours...COVID-19 has shifted our working practices, and the techniques and timelines we have…
Consistent communication: Tara Bradbury
The technology we have today has helped to increase expectations from customers, particularly when it comes to getting…
How a pandemic could improve the traditional workplace
COVID-19 delivered huge upheaval in the workplace. But with people now returning to the office, a panel of…
PR isn’t what it used to be
In today’s mediascape, you must have a strong story to tell. If you need to push your product,…
Australia is under sustained cyber attack, warns the government. What’s going on, and what should businesses do?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison had some alarming news for Australians this morning: we are under cyber attack. Mahmoud…
The Reserve Bank thinks the recovery will look V-shaped. There are reasons to doubt it
All eyes are on Australia's road to recovery. Peter Martin of the Crawford School of Public Policy at…
Housing policies need change as COVID-19 widens renter-owner divide
What began as a global health crisis in the form of COVID-19 is now also an economic crisis…
