Opinion

How I won the battle of the snooze

Let’s be honest, none of us are perfect. There’s a good chance we each have at least a couple of bad habits that stand ...

Industry • 20 November 2024 • By Juliet Helmke

Leadership v management in real estate

In the dynamic world of real estate, the terms “leadership” and “management” are often used interchangeably.

Industry • 18 November 2024 • By Adrian Knowles

80:20 activities to ‘smash it’ in real estate

It’s a concept that needs little introduction – the 80:20 rule. We’ve heard it time and again, 20 per cent of our ...

Industry • 13 November 2024 • By Juliet Helmke

‘Tough love’ – How to performance manage an underperforming employee

After nearly 40 years in the industry, the CEO of the Real Estate Employers’ Federation, Bryan Wilcox, knows that ...

Industry • 8 November 2024 • By Bryan Wilcox

What does the rear-view mirror tell you?

It’s all well and good to look to the future, setting goals and targets that we aim to achieve. In fact, that’s an ...

Industry • 7 November 2024 • By Juliet Helmke

Tranche 2 AML reforms: A burden or opportunity for agencies?

Managed COO Rohith George believes the future for better AML compliance rests with technology advancement and ...

Technology • 4 November 2024 • By Rohith George

Stuck at the starting gate? Becoming success curious

You’ve got your vision. You’ve set goals. You’ve already started to spend those tasty commission cheques. You’ve been ...

Industry • 1 November 2024 • By Andy Reid

Tell me something I don’t know

I get it. Real estate can feel repetitive. Little changes from one year to another. The role remains the same – we source ...

Industry • 30 October 2024 • By Manos Findikakis

Consistency is not just a buzzword in real estate

The real estate industry is notorious for its volatility, with market shifts that can challenge even the most seasoned ...

Industry • 24 October 2024 • By Adrian Knowles

The 10 habits of highly confident real estate people

Harcourts Western Australia CEO Shane Kempton on cultivating confidence.

Industry • 21 October 2024 • By Shane Kempton

Are you asking for the help you need?

Sometimes our pride gets the better of us. Rather than asking for the help we need, the ego kicks in and stops us ...

Industry • 17 October 2024 • By Manos Findikakis

Consumers bear some responsibility for higher house building costs

New house construction costs have surged as much as 57 per cent, but inflation isn’t entirely to blame.

Industry • 11 October 2024 • By Qi Chen

The scoreboard principal

From the moment we are born, we give meaning to measurements. From our birth weight and height to the time and day we are ...

Industry • 9 October 2024 • By Juliet Helmke

Ask a PM: Is a short-term rental property a good investment?

As property managers, we are often asked about whether we do Airbnb or holiday letting – or whether we think the returns ...

PMX • 8 October 2024 • By Emma Slape

Catering to the changing landscape of property buyers

In my role, I’m fortunate to have meaningful conversations with buyers about their journeys to finding a home. Through ...

Industry • 7 October 2024 • By Katrina Tarrant

Purpose matters

In the frenetic and fiercely competitive world of real estate, purpose might appear as a luxury – a nice-to-have rather ...

Industry • 4 October 2024 • By Adrian Knowles

Time for tough conversations

We are navigating a marketplace that feels like it requires nerves of steel. Between interest rates, the cost of living ...

Industry • 2 October 2024 • By Juliet Helmke

Can your employees cash out annual leave?

Some employees live for a couple of weeks on the beach or have an annual visit to the ski fields. Others prefer to stay ...

Industry • 1 October 2024 • By Bryan Wilcox