Opinion

Brisbane property market update, July 2026

Brisbane’s property market moved into negative territory through July 2026, with Cotality’s Home Value Index recording a ...

Sales • 12 August 2026 • By Melinda Jennison

Why culture is an agency’s greatest competitive advantage when building a rent roll

Spend enough time around successful businesses and one thing becomes obvious: they do not necessarily have the best ...

PMX • 6 August 2026 • By Alex Whitlock

Why automation could be the biggest risk to your rent roll

The fastest-growing rent rolls are rarely built on efficiency through automation alone. They are built on trust – with ...

PMX • 14 July 2026 • By Alex Whitlock

Why support is now the real feature in property management software

Large agencies, boutique operators, and start-ups now have a bewildering array of property management software vying for ...

PMX • 8 July 2026 • By Alex Whitlock

When incumbents start selling fear, it’s usually because they’ve run out of innovation

The loudest voices resisting change are not always the ones with the best answers, writes Alex Whitlock.

PMX • 29 June 2026 • By Alex Whitlock

Real estate employers are carrying more than ever. Here’s what changes from 1 July

Over the past few months, Australia’s real estate industry has found itself at the centre of some of the country’s ...

Industry • 29 June 2026 • By Bryan Wilcox

While everyone is losing their heads, keep yours

As changes to negative gearing and CGT pass the Senate, Phillip Tarrant urges property professionals and investors to not ...

Industry • 25 June 2026 • By Phillip Tarrant

The AI tools are in. Now comes the hard part

Adoption is not the same as advantage. Australian businesses are about to learn the difference.

Technology • 15 June 2026 • By Rebecca Maher

8 conversations every property manager should be having

To be a successful property manager, excellent landlord relationships aren’t a nice-to-have; they’re a must. I believe ...

PMX • 28 April 2026 • By Anne Crarey

Why zero-click search is changing how agents get chosen

There has been a quiet shift in how people choose a real estate agent, and many agencies have not fully adjusted to it ...

Marketing • 24 April 2026 • By Melanie Hoole

How AI is reshaping SEO for real estate agents

Real estate SEO isn’t about attracting everyone online. Agencies succeed by sharing genuine local expertise, avoiding ...

Marketing • 18 March 2026 • By Melanie Hoole

The $20k résumé: Why real estate recruiters need to raise the bar

Real estate leaders consistently complain about recruiters. Those complaints are usually justified, yet despite this ...

Industry • 18 March 2026 • By Jacqui Barnes

Brisbane property market update, February 2026

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

Sales • 9 March 2026 • 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 • 6 March 2026 • 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 • 5 March 2026 • 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 • 5 March 2026 • 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 • 19 February 2026 • 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 • 8 February 2026 • By Melinda Jennison