Opinion

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

Brisbane property market update, August 2025

August was Brisbane’s strongest month since May last year, with values accelerating and buyer activity lifting again, ...

Growth • By Melinda Jennison

A good negotiator can make or break a sale

Anyone can sell anything – but at what price? The experience and skill set of your agent can literally determine if ...

Industry • By Adam Flynn

Disability housing scheme hijacked by spruikers and cowboys

An ABC Four Corners investigation into specialist disability accommodation (SDA), this week, revealed what I and others ...

Industry • By Goro Gupta

The surge of buyer’s agents: A growing trend and a growing concern

While buyer’s agents offer representation and strategy, underqualified entrants raise new concerns. Stronger training, ...

Buyers Agent • By Jason Baron

Broken real estate commission model robs sellers of profits

Percentage-based commissions reward agents for quick sales, not outcomes, creating conflicts of interest – meaning ...

Sales • By David Kaity

Tesolin’s suspension exposes deep accountability problem in real estate

Opinion: Josh Tesolin’s meteoric rise brought trophies and record-breaking commissions. Now, with his licence suspended ...

Sales • By Liam Garman

When ‘buyer’s services’ serve the seller, Australians pay the price

Opinion: Property ownership is touted as the most reliable wealth-building tool for Australians. But when new buyer’s ...

Buyers Agent • By Liam Garman

Why choosing the cheapest agent can be the most expensive decision

When selecting an agent, many vendors focus heavily on the commission rate. It can be tempting to go with the lowest fee ...

Sales • By Adrian Bo

Brisbane property market update, July 2025

July 2025 marked another chapter in Brisbane’s ongoing property market strength, with continued resilience in both house ...

Growth • By Melinda Jennison

Roadblocks in the housing delivery pathway: The top 3 challenges for developers

Amid the ongoing housing crisis, residential developers continue to grapple with feasibility issues on apartment ...

Industry • By Nigel Farquhar

From cold prospecting to becoming an attraction agent

One of the most common aspirations among real estate professionals is to shift from chasing business to having it come ...

Sales • By Adrian Bo

Lead the one: Why true leadership starts small

Shane Kempton, CEO of Harcourts Western Australia, explores how true leadership isn’t about scale or visibility. It’s ...

Industry • By Shane Kempton