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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Bianca Denham: The challenge of leadership 

The concept of leadership can seem abstract, hard to define and a topic that challenges many.

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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’?

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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…

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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…

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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 -…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Shane Kempton: The high performance mind

Real estate agents looking for technology to improve their performance need look no further than their own brain.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Nerida Conisbee: Regional Australia house prices return to growth

It is hard to find a capital city suburb that is not recording price growth.

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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…

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Remembrance Day: Happiness is freedom and freedom is courage

Former Lance Corporal S.A. Kempton on a moment of gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice.

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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".

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Nerida Consibee: Which suburbs do best over the summer months?

Spring is generally seen as the peak selling season.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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Darren Krakowiak: A guide to overcoming performance slumps 

We've all been there—those periods where it feels like nothing is going your way. 

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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.

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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…