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.
What I learnt from Arnold Schwarzenegger: Shane Kempton
On the surface, Hollywood movie The Terminator looks as though it would contain few life lessons. But as…
Nick Brown: What are routine inspections really for?
A routine rental inspection is not just to assess how well a tenant is caring for a property,…
Tiffany Bowtell: What’s your cyber risk plan?
Working from home and outsourcing office tasks to overseas-based virtual assistants is here to stay in the real…
Hannah Gill: How to become the chief growth officer in your business
When it comes to business development and rent roll growth, there's a plethora of 'should' and 'should nots'…
Claudio Encina: Pivot, position, profit
Just as Bob Dylan sung The times they are a-changing, so too are the strategies that generate the…
Caroline Bolderston: How to generate more buyers
When it comes to selling, every agent wants to put their best foot forward. But it's not always…
Weather woes – how environmental issues impact insurance
Floods, storms, bushfires, cyclones – there’s no doubt that Australians and their properties can bear the brunt of…
Four hidden benefits of flexible working
Sometimes you can go into a team meeting with a plan and come out with an entirely different…
Leanne Pilkington: Time for a fresh perspective
Leaders looking to future-proof their businesses for tomorrow need to look far wider than simply taking advice from…
Nerida Conisbee: Why getting on the property ladder is so important
A recent report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that today's 24 to 39 year olds are…
Halloween styling tips for 2022
Halloween is almost here for 2022! Leading Interior Designer and Property Stylist Justine Wilson from Vault Interiors shares…
Darren Krakowiak: A two-step antidote to defeat negativity
There's an antidote to all the doom-and-gloom forecasts that are currently going around amid the change in economic…
Michael Choi: My top five non-negotiables for a new starter
Have you often wondered whether you’ve got what it takes to go out on your own and start…
You didn’t come this far to only come this far
When you started out in real estate, what did you imagine? Chances are you knew it would take…
Michelle Bowden: The network effect
Many agents cringe when they hear the words 'networking event'. But the phrase need not make you anxious.…
Andrew Cocks: Half-baked reform falls flat
For a policy that had done the media rounds when it was first put forward in the June…
Nigel O’Neil: Opportunity knocks when the tide turns
You're currently in what could turn out to be the sharpest market correction in 30 years, according to…
Collection, control and consent – which is more important?
Rent collection has changed a lot over the years with property managers no longer having to gather their…
Sydney penthouse trends that hold their value
Nothing beats the view from on high! Despite a slowing market, it’s still been a landmark year for…
John Knight: Monkey business may pay
In an industry focused on goals and success, one element that's often overlooked is ensuring you have the…
Jet Xavier: Be memorable and win more listings
Jet Xavier is used to helping agents shape their career. But recently the high-performance coach was on the…
Time use survey shows a more relaxed lifestyle in most, but not all, of regional Australia
Every 15 years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics conducts a time use survey. Around 2,000 households are given…
If you don’t plan your exit, you plan to fail
Succession Planning – as the term implies– is planning your succession – what happens once you’re no longer…
Why reducing your fees is not the answer
I recently attended a seminar presented by REISA, Macquarie Bank and BDO. Drawing from the research that was…
Imogen Callister: marketing that works in a slowdown
Generating listings and making sales is simple in a booming market. But how do you generate the same…
Manos Findikakis: How small actions can lead to big wins
Have you ever stood at the bottom of a lengthy staircase and been overwhelmed by the long journey…
What is the biggest opportunity in property right now?
There is an old piece of investment advice that specifies that you should buy when the market is…
Is landlord insurance worth it?
Trying to save money as the cost-of-living skyrockets makes good sense. But, as EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon…
Marnie Beauchamp: How to create a dream team
There's a saying that, 'teamwork makes the dream work', but there's a lot more to building a team…
Tim Snell: How to build a team that stays with you
Everyone is leaving you. It’s just a matter of time.
Anton Babkov: How to disconnect in order to reconnect
Life is busy and when you're busy it's easy to forget about what's truly important. The boundaries between…
How much does renovating add to the value of your home?
The level of renovation activity has slowed a little bit since the start of the year, driven by…
Tiffany Bowtell: Tenants a prime source for business leads
Real estate business efficiency expert Tiffany Bowtell explains how personalising your communications with rental clients can deliver the…
Four predictions about the future of commercial real estate
Don't you wish you had a crystal ball that could tell you, with clarity, what the future holds…