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.
Sharon Fox-Slater: beware the underinsurance trap
The recent floods in Queensland and New South Wales have again highlighted the issue of underinsurance, with many victims not fully covered for repair and rebuilding costs. Sharon Fox-Slater examines the scope of the problem, why underinsurance happens and what you can do to assist your landlords and tenants.
Michael Choi: five signs you’re ready to take charge
Michael Choi, founder of real estate network Area Specialist, identifies the five signs you are ready to be…
John Knight: are you winning ugly?
The market may have boomed in recent years but behind the scenes many real estate businesses are struggling…
Manos Findikakis: there’s no luck in a successful sales career
Why is it that some agents achieve success year after year? - no matter the market and regardless…
Anton Babkov: Focus on the mind
With the advent of working from home, it's become increasingly difficult to disconnect from work when it's needed.…
Are we in a rental crisis or not?
Last week, June inflation came in at an eye watering 6.1 per cent, driven primarily by sharp rises…
Master the art of tactical and empathetic communication
As the real estate market enters a new cycle it's natural for vendors and buyers to feel a…
How real estate agents could save on their business insurance
Below are real examples of real estate agents saving money. Money that is then reinvested back into their…
Nigel O’Neil: real estate snakes and ladders
There have been a lot of winners but also some losers in the real estate industry in the…
Follow and educate the client in a softening market
As agents, we all know the real estate market is one that works in cycles.
Jet Xavier: But did you give it your all?
Aussie tennis great and world number one, Ash Barty shocked the world when she retired in March. Commentators…
What buyers are looking for in the current market
Buyers are keenly aware that the property market in Sydney is currently changing.
Michael Choi: How to grow your business in any market
Michael Choi, founder of Australian real estate company Area Specialist, shares his tips on how to grow your…
Why a healthy mind and body is the basis of career success
Every top performer has built their career on solid foundations, and often the cornerstone is physical health and…
Tiffany Bowtell: Success = lessons applied
No one has a crystal ball, so when you start a new business there's a lot of hoping…
Philip Webb: What I’ve learnt about real estate after 50 years in business
As Philip Webb Real Estate celebrates its 50th birthday this month, I have had the chance to reflect…
Shane Kempton: how to survive in a volatile world
Shane Kempton says we're living in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world and the rules that helped…
Manos Findikakis: success starts with one non-negotiable habit
Time and again in real estate, we hear about the importance of creating good habits.
Manos Findikakis: why motivation is for amateurs
Ah motivation. It's like a secret driver that allows you to get the job done, effortlessly move around…
Michelle Bowden: how to speak elegantly
Have you ever noticed that most news readers have a low, authoritative vocal tone? It's highly likely they…
Pancho Mehrotra: leadership lessons from Ted Lasso
For some, good leadership comes naturally, but for others it has to develop and evolve throughout their careers.…
4 tips to better prepare for an open home
Despite the introduction of new technology like video tours, there’s no questioning the importance of a traditional open…
Manos Findikakis: If I were to start in real estate again…
One of the things I’m often asked by agents who are new to the industry or looking to…
Kristen Porter: how to know you’re legally covered
Despite most real estate agents understanding the importance of legal protection, it’s easy to push it to the…
5 ways to increase the price of a property with furnishings
With recent interest rate hikes and widespread reports of property prices stalling, property stylist Justine Wilson has shared…
Market doom and gloom? That’s fake news: John Hellaby
There’s been plenty of doom and gloom in the media lately when it comes to the current state…
10 ways to turn your mobile into a time saver at work
I don’t know about you, but I have been guilty of wasting too much time on my mobile.
Shaken, not stirred – Is your business Bond-ready?
Cast your mind back to the late 1980s and a business deal that has gone down in Australian…
Rita Yousef: understanding the fine print
The importance of diligent communication between managing agents and landlords and a thorough repairs process, has been highlighted…
Adapt or accept the consequences: Why we need to ask better questions and work together for a better industry
When it comes to adapting to challenging environments, it can pay to take some inspiration from a constant…
Manos Findikakis: how dollar-productive are you really?
The thing about a real estate career is that it can involve some pretty varied roles.
Tim Lawless: know your market and understand the stats
Australian consumers have grown to be exceptionally savvy when it comes to researching the property market. Not a…
Insurance claims: What’s the hold up?
When things go pear-shaped at a rental, you want to get it sorted quickly. But while there are…