Features
Long-form editorial that goes deeper. In-depth reporting on the trends, people, and ideas reshaping how real estate works.
Born to Compete: Hayley Van de Ven
As a kid who was at school just to play sport, Hayley Van de Ven could never have imagined herself owning and running her own business in Brisbane’s inner suburbs. Success wasn’t automatic to Hayley; she’s worked hard, taken every opportunity handed to her and come out the other side as the confident and successful leader of RE/MAX Results.
Feeling at home: Jason Boon
The name Jason Boon conjures up images of a maverick agent who can sell anything, but when Hannah…
The initiative helping agents end homelessness
Recent census data showed a 4.6 per cent rise in homelessness over the last five years, with over…
Playing to win: the female agent team who tackled The Block 2018
In 2018 The Block had its first all-female agent team. Hannah Blackiston spoke with Emily Adams and Stephanie…
Brad Henderson: One Life, One Chance
Sales agent and auctioneer Brad Henderson has set his sights high – but enjoying life, good health and…
The real estate veteran flipping the script on tech: Jane Doogan
Jane Doogan is anything but 'plain Jane' when it comes to making smart use of technology. At 73…
Big on data: Edward Smyth
With a background in Finance, having traded companies on the stock market in London, NGU Gold Coast co-director…
How to secure more business by becoming the easy choice
How many times have you experienced a vendor or buyer being in two minds about making a decision?…
No plan B: How Matthew Farrugia conquered the Central Coast in 12 months
He’s only been in sales for just over a year, but Matthew Farrugia has made his time count.…
Lessons from 25 years in real estate: Richard Luton
There’s a decent portion of those in our industry who quiver at the thought of managing a team…
The importance of being nice: Candice Di Prinzio
Candice Di Prinzio had an unusually early start in real estate – at just five years old. Her…
Thriving through Boom and Bust: Rick Hockey
In the mining town of Port Hedland, WA, First National senior sales consultant Rick Hockey has overcome the…
How to build a team that will support success: Cathy Richards
In a five part series we caught up with some of the keynote speakers ahead of TBORE 2018…
How staying curious can boost your business: Nick West
In a five part series we caught up with some of the keynote speakers ahead of TBORE 2018…
How to turn your passion into great leadership: Emily-Jane Megraw
In a five part series we caught up with some of the keynote speakers ahead of TBORE 2018…
Why empathy is the key to good leadership: Sam Rigopoulos
In a five part series we caught up with some of the keynote speakers ahead of TBORE 2018…
Why focusing on team culture makes you a better leader: Stefanie Dobro
In a five part series we caught up with some of the keynote speakers ahead of TBORE 2018…
The First Ladies of First National Byron Bay
In the sought-after regional destination of Byron Bay, First National Real Estate has carved out an outstanding reputation.…
Empowering for Growth: Sunil Kumar
Reliance Real Estate CEO Sunil Kumar chose to focus on respect and empowerment when he opened his first…
Focused and Fearless: Kelly Tickle
NGU Real Estate Sales Director Kelly Tickle espouses every aspect of the brand ethos ‘never give up’. It…
AREC 2018 Feature Interview: Evan Broadbent with Claudio Encina
In our latest feature interview from the AREC2018 Elite Agent Studio, Claudio Encina talks to Evan Broadbent about…
AREC 2018 Feature Interview: Chris Hanley and Phil Harris with Samantha McLean
In our latest feature interview from the AREC2018 Elite Agent Studio, Samantha McLean talks to Chris Hanley and…
AREC 2018 Feature Interview: Sean Hughes with Samantha McLean
In our latest feature interview from the AREC2018 Elite Agent Studio, Samantha McLean talks to Sean Hughes about…
Monika Tu: Property Entrepreneur
Gift of a Lifetime: Laing+Simmons
It's not often someone has a birthday celebration where others receive the gifts, but that’s exactly what happened…
AREC2018 Feature Interview: Tom Ferry with Claudio Encina
In our latest feature interview from the AREC2018 Elite Agent Studio, Claudio Encina talks to Tom Ferry about…
AREC 2018 Feature Interview: Taney Jain with Claudio Encina
In our latest feature interview from the AREC2018 Elite Agent Studio, Claudio Encina talks to Taney Jain about…
Augmented Reality: The Personal Touch by Diana Dugan
Diana Dugan’s vendors have dubbed her ‘Uber Diana’ after she launched what’s believed to be Australia’s first augmented…
AREC 2018 Feature Interview: Chris Helder with Samantha McLean
In our latest feature interview from the AREC2018 Elite Agent Studio, Samantha McLean talks to Chris Helder about…