Features
Long-form editorial that goes deeper. In-depth reporting on the trends, people, and ideas reshaping how real estate works.
AI is changing architecture faster than real estate realises
Smart cities expert Matthias Hollwich explains how AI is transforming architectural design, development decision-making and the future of real estate delivery.
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…
Real estate expansion: balancing people and process
From hands-on leadership to structured systems, Kylie West reveals how to grow teams and maintain culture without losing…
‘No one’s coming to rescue you’: The agents winning as rates bite
Rising rates test agents, but Tom Ferry says those who act consistently and follow through keep winning.
Alan Bond’s daughter, Harvard-educated, and building a Perth property empire: Jody Fewster
How the Western Suburbs agent turned Harvard smarts and corporate experience into one of Perth’s most formidable property…
Leading real estate into the future: Joel Davoren on people, technology, and what really drives success
Exploring how human skill, thoughtful leadership, and the smart integration of technology will shape the future of real…
‘Vanilla’ with bite: How Matt Lancashire turns social media into a selling machine
How Matt Lancashire uses authenticity and strategy on social media to create competition, connect buyers to properties, and…
Why the best agents are thriving while others wait for the market to change
In a market where vendor expectations and buyer reality sit far apart, precision beats patience every time, according…
Calm under pressure: Why Reika Dzupinka believes great leaders are “stress dampeners”
How calm, focused leadership drives results, builds confidence, and supports women in a high-pressure property sector.
Off-market sales explained
Discover how off-market property sales work in Australia, why sellers choose them, and how new agents can navigate…
Commercial property isn’t out of reach, but it does demand a different mindset
NAI Harcourts Australia’s Head of Commercial, Tom Donnelly, says building a sustainable commercial career isn’t about having all…
AML is shaking up real estate – and some are still in denial
Anti-money laundering rules are forcing real estate offices to act, but responses across the industry vary widely.
Juggling multiple roles: the oversight you can’t get from just one hat
Laura McKay, COO at Highland Property, shares how juggling management, sales, and auctioneering gives her insights into the…