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.
No bursting of the development bubble in 2018, tips Investorist
2018 will see no “bursting of the development bubble”, but will see the market shift steadily to the…
The Rise of Facebook Advertising In Real Estate: Chris Rolls
It's no secret that when it comes to marketing a property online, the options are currently limited, with…
The irresistible pull of gravity
In business and personal relationships it’s not necessarily the loudest or the most confident person in the room…
Unforced Errors: Mark McLeod
When it comes to the major sporting contests, it’s usually not the sophisticated plays that win championships, but…
How men can embrace a more collaborative approach to win female customers: Anna Thomas
When it comes to listing or selling a house, says Anna Thomas, you need to build relationships with…
Is selling houses online the way of the future?
Stockdale & Leggo CEO Peter Thomas discusses why online selling strategies might help you keep ahead of the…
Jonathan Lui predicts downscaling properties are the way of the future
Small properties are better, and property will eventually get smaller and smaller in the future. That’s according to…
Douglas Driscoll’s property market forecast for Sydney in 2018
Sydney’s property market has an interesting year ahead, according to Starr Partners CEO Douglas Driscoll.
Agents need to sharpen communication with vendors in a slow market: Andrew Cocks
Richardson & Wrench managing director Andrew Cocks says are no longer in the era of “anything sells”, so…
First Homebuyers Making the Right Moves: Michael Davoren
While the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and financial institutions continue to…
Adelaide takes investor attention off Melbourne and Sydney
A Sydney-based property investment specialist says all eyes should move from the eastern states to Adelaide, with current…
Spotlight on Rent Bidding: Sarah Bell
EPM Editor Sarah Bell takes a look at the pro's and con's of the explosion in rent bidding…
Rising buyer activity points to a stronger Darwin property market.
A 60 per cent increase in the number of groups at open for inspections is a significant indicator…
Rentvestment hotspots in Australia for under $600,000
Mozo has crunched the numbers on thousands of Australian suburbs to find the best investment buys across Australia…
Why real estate agents need video
Everyone hates the sight of themselves on camera, but in these days of ‘thumb-stopping’ content, it’s never been…
Short-term letting only suitable for some
The rise of short-term letting and accommodation services like Airbnb and Stayz sees many property owners looking at…
A second bathroom adds six-figures to a sale price: REIV
A second bathroom adds six-figures to the sale price in a number of municipalities, according to data from…
John McGrath says no chance of a 40% correction in Sydney market
John McGrath, Founder and Executive Director of McGrath, said that he was misquoted today in a report that the…
Mortgage Stress: While it’s not pretty, it’s not new
Richardson & Wrench Managing Director Andrew Cocks gives his opinion on the investigation by 4 Corners into real…
Common misconceptions debunked about the overseas investor: Ivan Tandyo
Not all overseas investment is bad. In some ways, it’s actually a good thing. Co-founder of Xynergy Realty,…
Seeing red over bank blacklists: Andrew Cocks
Citi recently named 87 'blackspot' suburbs across Australia, i.e. postcodes with suspected oversupply. Richardson & Wrench's Andrew Cocks…
Scare mongering the enemy of first home buyers: Andrew Cocks
Richardson and Wrench Managing Director Andrew Cocks discusses the falling numbers of first home buyers, suggesting the scare…
Off-Market is the New ‘On’ Market: Liane Fletcher
Liane Fletcher is the Co-Founder of propertywhispers.com.au
Do cold calls and letterbox drops really work?
Greg McCutcheon from Real Estate Bookings takes a look at the pro's and con's.
