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 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 explains, there are a few simple tips you can use to ace your next listing presentation, sales meeting address or even a big conference speaking engagement.
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…
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…