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Features

Nick Brown: A break lease isn’t a crisis – it’s a negotiation

Tenants ending a lease early is part of the job – Nick Brown on why the ‘break lease’ conversation is really just a negotiation, haunted houses included.

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Features

Brock Fisher: Fix the holes in your revenue bucket before you try to grow it

Most agencies are missing hundreds of dollars a month in fees they never collect. From file audits to…

Rent.com.au Posts Record Revenue, RentBond Hits $10m
News

Rent.com.au posts record revenue as RentBond hits $10m

The ASX-listed rental platform behind RentPay says it's nearing break-even, with recurring revenue from bond and rent products…

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Franchise News

Meet ‘Showtime’ – the property manager who wrestles on weekends

Ray White Southbank's Sean Thompson says having a completely separate outlet, even one that recently dislocated his knee,…

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Industry News

The Investor Edit: Tracking Investor Trends Post-Budget

Investors pulled back after the Federal Budget, but the picture since then has been more complex. Drawing on…

Features

The new era of PMs: Why the future belongs to strategic advisors, not task managers

Ahead of National Property Managers Day, industry leaders explain why relationships, judgement and calm communication now matter more…

Ray White’s Peter Diamantidis is challenging the traditional sales-first recognition model by rewarding the entire agency team. Image: Supplied/Lois
Features

Sales got the trophies. This boss decided property managers deserved the spotlight

Peter Diamantidis built an internal recognition program that treats the "engine room" of his business with the same…

Back to Basics

Why inspection reports are one of the most important documents in property management

Why thorough ingoing and outgoing inspection reports are one of the most important skills new property managers can…

Features

The tough compliance conversation every PM needs to have 

With sweeping rental reforms reshaping the market, property managers like Sophie Kennedy Rush are navigating a new reality…

News

What Your Investor Clients Are Googling Right Now

The negative gearing and CGT changes explained – what’s actually happening, what’s not, and what to say when…

Back to Basics

Strata 101: Why managing apartments is a different job entirely

From by-laws to building dynamics, the fundamentals that separate managing a unit from managing a home.

Features

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…

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Property Management

‘A wake-up call’: Industry braces for impact after 2Apply privacy ruling

2Apply found in breach of Privacy Act: what the landmark ruling means for renters and real estate agencies

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…

Features

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…

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Industry News

Property manager vacancies hit 5,300 as six-figure salaries fail to stem exodus

New data reveals the scale of the workforce crisis, with Victoria's 1,100 vacant roles reflecting the toll of…

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…

Property Management

NSW to launch Smart Rental Bonds to ease renters’ upfront costs

NSW’s new Smart Rental Bonds system will allow tenants to transfer bonds between properties for $25, aiming to…

Industry News

National vacancy rate drops to 1.1% as rental squeeze tightens

Darwin and Hobart lead rent rises with double-digit annual growth, while Perth and Brisbane remain among the tightest…

Industry News

Scaling a rent roll without eroding margin

Crossub co-founder Geng Xu says most agencies hire their way into rent roll growth – and watch the…

News

Kingston property manager becomes agency owner

As International Women’s Day approaches, one Tasmanian real estate professional is marking the occasion with a significant career…

News

Alistair Shearer joins Belle Property Mornington | Mount Eliza to lead next phase of property management growth

Belle Property Mornington | Mount Eliza has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of respected industry leader…

Features

Inside a property management overhaul

Chantelle Collin on rebuilding team pathways, reducing burnout, and why sustainable property management starts with people, not portfolio…

News

When perks fall short: property management looks to healthcare to tackle burnout

As staff burnout continues to challenge property management, one agency is trialling accessible healthcare to reduce pressure and…

Franchise News

Ray White Queensland appoints property management growth specialist 

Ray White Queensland has appointed property management expert Jamie-Lee Billerwell as Network Specialist - Property Management Growth.

News

Harcourts Solutions launches new Alderley Office and expands rental portfolio

Harcourts Solutions is proud to announce its expansion with a new Alderley office, marking an important milestone in…

Features

Why relationships still matter most when buying a rent roll

Starting again in real estate is challenging at the best of times, but Mike Drennan was able to…

News

Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Property Management

Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rachel Hannah as…

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Inside Ben White’s Optimistic Framework for AI-Enabled Property Management

Why the CEO believes property managers who understand their value creation have "nothing to fear" from artificial intelligence.

News

Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management

Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray…

Franchise News

Agents + Co acquires leading agency in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, significantly expanding property management portfolio

Sydney's Agents + Co Property Group expands its footprint in the Eastern Suburbs with the acquisition of a…

News

Harcourts reunites top property management talent

Harcourts continues its strategic growth by welcoming Danielle Cargill as Head of Property Management at Harcourts RPG, reuniting her with…

Supplier News

Kolmeo and LendUs show agencies how to grow beyond traditional property management

Property management firms are reinventing their business models beyond traditional rent collection, combining enhanced customer experiences with new…

People Moves

Michelle Valentic to lead property management at RT Edgar Stonnington

Seasoned property expert Michelle Valentic brings over 25 years of industry experience to her new role as Head…

News

Fabian Ekker named Head of Property Management at Belle Property and Hockingstuart 

Belle Property and Hockingstuart are pleased to announce the promotion of Fabian Ekker to the role of Head…