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.
2023 Real estate review: market shifts and insurance impacts
As the end of the year fast approaches, EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater looks back on the good, the bad and the ugly of 2023 – and the implications for insurance.
Bianca Denham: The challenge of leadership
The concept of leadership can seem abstract, hard to define and a topic that challenges many.
Caroline Bolderston: Use hindsight for a head start
You know the feeling towards the end of the year when you are tired, depleted and ‘over it’?
Imogen Callister: New year, new you…. new listings?
Through my work as mentor, I have discovered the formula and the key ingredients for success that are…
From tragedy to triumph: A year of unforeseen lessons amid a resilient recovery
My husband was hit by a car in May this year. Matt was riding his motorbike home from…
Beige flags: Are they harmless quirks or warning signs?
In real estate, where trust and relationships are paramount, a new trend has emerged on the horizon -…
Justine Wilson: 6 simple ways to rejuvenate a home for the new year
As we approach the end of the year, Justine Wilson, the Founder and Director of Vault Interiors, brings…
Nerida Consibee: property market predictions for 2024
Despite rapidly rising interest rates and strong population growth, a lack of homes coming to market and overall…
Why further RBA interest rate hikes are less likely now than even 1 week ago
Since Australia’s Reserve Bank hiked interest rates two weeks ago, there have been two important developments – one…
Shane Kempton: The high performance mind
Real estate agents looking for technology to improve their performance need look no further than their own brain.
Kylie Dulhunty: Write your way to productivity
In an age obsessed with digital solutions, the real key to productivity may be as simple as pen…
Maximising the allure: How to prepare homes for a new year sale
As you approach the end of the year, it’s time to put in some prep and get 2024…
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…
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.