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.
Mike McCarthy: Change the communication channel
Managing change is hard, especially when only half of the team seem invested. But does that mean the disinterested team members aren't motivated or could they just not understand your vision? Here, Mike McCarthy reveals different personality types respond to varying communication channels and it's part of your role as a leader to decipher what they are and respond accordingly.
Dan Argent: How to make 2023 the year to shine (and not decline)
We can all agree that 2023 is going to look vastly different to 2022. The decline in property…
Matt Lahood: Are you a true leader or just a boss?
When Matt Lahood talks leadership, those in the real estate industry listen. The Agency Chief Executive Officer is…
How downtime can help you re-energise, refocus, and revitalise
It's fair to say the past year has been a bit of a rollercoaster. After a heady start,…
5 steps you can take now to make this holiday break super productive
The traditional ‘off season’, when activity in the world of real estate drops over the Christmas slowdown, could…
Connect, play, dance: Managing the change mindset with Jet Xavier
Change is hard. Some leaders find it daunting, while others view it as scary. But according to mindset…
Are you ready to seize the day?
There are two words that spring to mind as we round out this real estate year and prepare…
The power of positive energy: Mark McLeod
Many agents wish they could control the market, but that desire is little more than wishful thinking. What…
Make your marketing meaningful: Hannah Gill
Potential clients are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a real estate agent or property manager,…
11 ways to boost wellbeing in the workplace: Marnie Beauchamp
Your role as a leader isn't just about generating more listings, sales or generating more profit. You also…
Why you shouldn’t go for a stand-alone micro agent model
The actions that achieve results
Michelle Bowden: how to overcome your fear of public speaking
Public speaking is something a lot of people fear. But it doesn't have to be. As Michelle Bowden…
Manos Findikakis: little by little, a little becomes a lot
Does this scenario sound at all familiar? It's 9am on Monday and your call-back list is in front…
Is there a better approach to property management?
As the mediator between the needs of a landlord and those of the tenant, property management has never…
7 steps to design your ideal business
Business ‘by design’ means planning every tangible and intangible area of your property management business so all elements…
How to grow your business by becoming a property development expert
The Australian property market has experienced lows, highs and periods of uncertainty.
How to make the most of the hours in your day: Caroline Bolderston
One of the laments regularly heard in real estate is that there is never enough time in the…
Rooms to spare: Andrew Cocks
Australia’s housing crisis is a bit of a misnomer really. What we are really suffering is a housing…
How to keep up the momentum until the end of the year
Top coach Claudio Encina answers questions about finishing the year with momentum and how to target expired listings.
Seven ways PropTech can fix the skilled labour shortage
We are all aware of the skilled labour shortage facing Australian businesses, particularly with labour markets tightening in…
The top 5 hurdles to outsourcing and how to overcome them
Tech training and office outsourcing expert Tiffany Bowtell offers five key tips to real estate professionals for a…
Insurance isn’t immune to rising costs
The rising cost of living is a big issue right now and just as food and fuel prices…
Rita Yousef: Why maintenance is a must
When a pelmet fell and fractured a tenant's nose, it created a headache for the managing agent as…
Tim Snell: Why individuals win games but teams win championships
If you can indulge me for a few moments to have a ‘money ball’ moment.
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…