Opinion

Brisbane property market update, February 2026

February 2026 has reinforced Brisbane’s position as one of Australia’s strongest performing property markets. According ...

Sales • By Melinda Jennison

The emotional load buyer’s agents carry – and why it matters

Buyer’s agents operate under sustained pressure that is rarely visible and often underestimated even within the industry, ...

Buyers Agent • By Veronica Morgan

Legacy or next-gen – the future of property management is divided

Opinion: There is a dramatic shift taking place in Australian real estate. It is not subtle, it is not cyclical – and it ...

PMX • By Alex Whitlock

OAIC privacy compliance reform: Practical implications and strategies for real estate agencies

For years, open home sign-in sheets and rental application forms were treated as routine administration in the property ...

Technology • By Alina Bizga

Why agency websites matter more than ever

For a long time, the real estate agency website was treated like a digital brochure. It showcased listings and introduced ...

Marketing • By Melanie Hoole

Brisbane property market update, January 2026

January is usually a softer month for housing markets. Sales volumes are lighter, many decision makers are still shaking ...

Growth • By Melinda Jennison

What the latest rate rise signals for the property market

Opinion: With rate expectations reversing and serviceability stretched, a veteran agent warns Australia could soon see a ...

Industry • By Adam Flynn

Where smart real estate agencies are really spending their marketing money

If your marketing budget feels tighter than it did a few years ago, you’re not imagining it, writes Melanie Hoole.

Sales • By Melanie Hoole

Brisbane property market update, December 2025

Brisbane finished 2025 with a clear message – momentum has remained intact, even as the market started to “exhale” into ...

Growth • By Melinda Jennison

Agents: Finish strong and start fast

As agents prepare for the Christmas break after a dynamic and challenging year for the industry and the market, ...

Industry • By Jacqui Barnes, Laing+Simmons Head of People & Growth

Property professionals: What to do when you know someone is not okay

We hear a lot about the need to ask friends or family members, “Are you okay?”. It’s not something that should happen ...

Industry • By Kylie Davis

How operational AI skills are protecting property managers from burnout

Burnout in property management is often described as an emotional issue, but in reality it is an operational one. When ...

PMX • By Adam Franklin

The 7 AI workflows reshaping property management in 2026

Every few years, a new operational shift reshapes property management. The introduction of cloud-based customer ...

PMX • By Adam Franklin

Who owns the oil? Why the proptech industry needs to rethink data ownership

We’ve seen phenomenal innovation across Australian proptech in recent years.Brilliant products. Smart founders. Ambitious ...

Industry • By Sadhana Smiles, CEO of Real Estate Industry Partners

Why accountants are becoming the real dealmakers in property

For a long time, accountants and real estate agents stayed in their lanes. Accountants looked after the numbers, tax, ...

Industry • By Stuart Waugh, Director, Altus Financial

Saturday is the main stage: Are you ready to perform?

Sure, the hard work might take place during the week when you’re prospecting, negotiating, networking and getting stuff ...

Industry • By Manos Findikakis

AI in real estate: Stop asking ‘what's new’ and start asking ‘what’s next’

It’s a space moving so quickly and while agents might not yet know exactly where it will land, we know the shift will be ...

Industry • By Tim McKibbin

Does talent or hard work win in real estate?

Success in real estate demands discipline, consistency, and process over charisma. Early years require relentless ...

Sales • By Adam Flynn