Opinion

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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