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.
Michelle May: Property trends that will dominate in 2024
As we fast approach the end of 2023, the Australian real estate landscape is showing clear indications of the trends that will dominate in 2024.
Nerida Conisbee: Regional Australia house prices return to growth
It is hard to find a capital city suburb that is not recording price growth.
Unlocking millions: Caroline Bolderston’s real estate revolution revealed
Caroline Bolderston is one of the best, and the best known, coaches in the Australian real estate sector…
Remembrance Day: Happiness is freedom and freedom is courage
Former Lance Corporal S.A. Kempton on a moment of gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice.
Darren Krakowiak: Don’t settle for being a ‘plodder’
In 2000, the teen flick Bring It On popularised the cheerleading chant: "Be aggressive, be, be aggressive".
Nerida Consibee: Which suburbs do best over the summer months?
Spring is generally seen as the peak selling season.
Marnie Beauchamp: How to conquer self-doubt, fear, and reach your full potential
Due to the dynamic and competitive nature of our industry, confidence, resilience and a willingness to step outside…
Will taxing short stays boost long-term rental supply? Other policies would achieve more
The Victorian government, like many governments around the world, has announced new regulations on short-stay accommodation.
Mastering time: The psychological edge for real estate success
Time is an invaluable asset. For real estate salespeople, success hinges not only on their ability to close deals…
Justine Wilson: How to keep a property looking fresh on the market after Christmas
The festive season is fast approaching, and homeowners looking to sell their properties are eager to attract potential…
Darren Krakowiak: A guide to overcoming performance slumps
We've all been there—those periods where it feels like nothing is going your way.
Katrina Tarrant: Why productive paranoia is the audacious mindset reshaping leadership norms
In the cut-throat world of business and leadership, there's no room for complacency.
Bianca Denham: When will you realise you’re running a business?
Before I started my career in real estate, I lived in the UK for 13 years, and for…
Protecting properties in the lead up to natural disaster season
Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner – and while this may mean sunny days…
Australia lags behind when it comes to building enough homes
We aren’t quite the worst country in the world for not building enough homes.
Shane Kempton: The purpose fallacy
It seems every second social media post is someone claiming to have found their 'purpose in life'.
Spring cleaning your business: dust off inefficiencies and find hidden treasures
Spring is here! We’re all getting excited to get out of our trackies, off the lounge and throw…
How to publish content marketing every single day without running out of ideas
In the real estate industry, you need to put your name in front of potential vendors all the…
Nerida Conisbee: Construction cost crisis nears its end
Construction cost increases have been a major driver of inflation and a big problem for housing supply.
Jet Xavier: The success trifecta
"Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing," the famous American football coach, Henry Russell Sanders once said.
Justine Wilson: Why the living room is the hero of home styling
If your vendors are faced with budgetary constraints when it comes to home styling, don't fear, there are…
Sharon Fox-Slater: what happens when a real estate business makes a cyber attack claim
Last month, I wrote an article for Elite Agent looking at the impact of cyber attacks on real…
Mark McLeod: Make sure you’re open for business
The State of Origin night in Queensland is big, and the famous Caxton Hotel knows it.
Darren Krakowiak: Stick to the plan to achieve success
The connection between sport and business isn't new. However, I was so engrossed in the AFL season this…
Attrition Vs growth: The property management equation you must know
Loss rate, churn rate, attrition rate. None of these are sexy terms for property management business owners, but…
No, the RBA review won’t mean handing the bank’s decisions to part-time outsiders
Misinformation is circulating about recommendations concerning the Reserve Bank board made by the RBA Review, of which I…
Nerida Conisbee: Will house prices drop now that supply is increasing?
House prices have been rising across Australia since the start of the year.
Ellen Bathgate: How proactive feedback could save your client relationships
Do you have unhappy landlords sitting silently in your portfolio, waiting for you to make one little mistake…
Anne Crarey: Why psychological safety is your agency’s secret weapon
I landed my first job in property management almost 25 years ago.
The Elite Retreat experience: Takeaways on navigating the future of real estate
Over the years, I’ve attended countless real estate events and as a result, I'm fairly well placed to…
Shane Kempton: Putting ‘be, do and have’ in the right order
This is not an article about setting goals! It's way more important, or dare I say, more valuable.
Australia vs world: The rental affordability gap
With rents surging post-pandemic across Australia and a lot of discussion around who should provide rental properties, it…
Ask Jo: What steps can our PM agency put in place to maximise personal safety?
As a property management business owner, you cannot simply assume that your team are safe while they are…
Bianca Denham: Why your metrics matter in a shifting spring landscape
As a southern-state resident I, like many of my compatriots, am incredibly excited about spring.
Hannah Gill: Breaking down barriers to set tenants up for success
Australia is an incredibly multicultural and diverse society, which is one of the reasons it’s such a great…