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.
Nerida Conisbee: Why Australia’s luxury homes have outperformed the market
Over the past decade, luxury houses have experienced a far stronger rate of growth than the rest of the market.
Shane Kempton: How to be happier right now
As you read this, gym memberships are going through the roof, people are bringing soup and protein shakes…
Leanne Pilkington: Interest rates, supply challenges and emerging real estate trends in 2024
In the throes of 2024, the Australian real estate market faces a critical juncture, challenged by the ebb…
14 tips to keep you on track when the latest real estate prospecting trend comes knocking
Being a top-tier real estate agent is a simple business. Why? Because there’s just one thing you need…
Choice-driven success: How what you choose now impacts your future
Recently, I have been talking a lot about how better performing agents make better choices.
Shane Kempton: What stopped you in 2023 can make you in 2024
Reflecting on a very busy, and challenging, yet rewarding 2023, I wanted to share one of my greatest…
Darren Krakowiak: Setting goals for commercial real estate success in 2024
Setting goals and taking action often go hand in hand, but many action-oriented commercial real estate agents tend…
Two-way care: Fostering a collaborative and productive workplace
Within a healthy and productive workplace, the relationship between employers or leaders and employees forms the backbone of…
The psychological exodus: losing momentum before the Christmas break
As the holiday season approaches and the prospect of the Christmas break looms, it is not uncommon for…
Nerida Conisbee: Canberra tops the country for economic growth
It was a great year for mining, we were all travelling again and population growth surged.
2023 Real estate review: market shifts and insurance impacts
As the end of the year fast approaches, EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater looks back on the…
Bianca Denham: The challenge of leadership
The concept of leadership can seem abstract, hard to define and a topic that challenges many.
Caroline Bolderston: Use hindsight for a head start
You know the feeling towards the end of the year when you are tired, depleted and ‘over it’?
Imogen Callister: New year, new you…. new listings?
Through my work as mentor, I have discovered the formula and the key ingredients for success that are…
From tragedy to triumph: A year of unforeseen lessons amid a resilient recovery
My husband was hit by a car in May this year. Matt was riding his motorbike home from…
Beige flags: Are they harmless quirks or warning signs?
In real estate, where trust and relationships are paramount, a new trend has emerged on the horizon -…
Justine Wilson: 6 simple ways to rejuvenate a home for the new year
As we approach the end of the year, Justine Wilson, the Founder and Director of Vault Interiors, brings…
Nerida Consibee: property market predictions for 2024
Despite rapidly rising interest rates and strong population growth, a lack of homes coming to market and overall…
Why further RBA interest rate hikes are less likely now than even 1 week ago
Since Australia’s Reserve Bank hiked interest rates two weeks ago, there have been two important developments – one…
Shane Kempton: The high performance mind
Real estate agents looking for technology to improve their performance need look no further than their own brain.
Kylie Dulhunty: Write your way to productivity
In an age obsessed with digital solutions, the real key to productivity may be as simple as pen…
Maximising the allure: How to prepare homes for a new year sale
As you approach the end of the year, it’s time to put in some prep and get 2024…
Michelle May: Property trends that will dominate in 2024
As we fast approach the end of 2023, the Australian real estate landscape is showing clear indications of…
Nerida Conisbee: Regional Australia house prices return to growth
It is hard to find a capital city suburb that is not recording price growth.
Unlocking millions: Caroline Bolderston’s real estate revolution revealed
Caroline Bolderston is one of the best, and the best known, coaches in the Australian real estate sector…
Remembrance Day: Happiness is freedom and freedom is courage
Former Lance Corporal S.A. Kempton on a moment of gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice.
Darren Krakowiak: Don’t settle for being a ‘plodder’
In 2000, the teen flick Bring It On popularised the cheerleading chant: "Be aggressive, be, be aggressive".
Nerida Consibee: Which suburbs do best over the summer months?
Spring is generally seen as the peak selling season.
Marnie Beauchamp: How to conquer self-doubt, fear, and reach your full potential
Due to the dynamic and competitive nature of our industry, confidence, resilience and a willingness to step outside…
Will taxing short stays boost long-term rental supply? Other policies would achieve more
The Victorian government, like many governments around the world, has announced new regulations on short-stay accommodation.
Mastering time: The psychological edge for real estate success
Time is an invaluable asset. For real estate salespeople, success hinges not only on their ability to close deals…
Justine Wilson: How to keep a property looking fresh on the market after Christmas
The festive season is fast approaching, and homeowners looking to sell their properties are eager to attract potential…
Darren Krakowiak: A guide to overcoming performance slumps
We've all been there—those periods where it feels like nothing is going your way.
Katrina Tarrant: Why productive paranoia is the audacious mindset reshaping leadership norms
In the cut-throat world of business and leadership, there's no room for complacency.
Bianca Denham: When will you realise you’re running a business?
Before I started my career in real estate, I lived in the UK for 13 years, and for…