This comprehensive guide to Australian property is specific, but takes investors back to the basics.
By Priya Murthy • 20 Jun 2012
The average rent for each capital city
Ever wondered what amount of rent landlords are charging in other capital cities? New research has the answer. ...
By Emma Ryan • 16 Oct 2019
The best way for short-term owners to protect their property
Short-stay accommodation is more susceptible to damage than what first might meet the eye. With over one in six Austral...
By Tim Neary • 15 Jan 2018
The captain of the property management ‘pirates’
Thrust into the spotlight after a clash with the Real Estate Institute of Queensland last year, Coral Sea Property Manag...
By Priya Murthy • 24 Mar 2015
The changing face of the property market
The Australian property market is changing due to a multitude of forces. Sam Khalil, managing director at DPN, provides ...
By Priya Murthy • 06 Jun 2017
The culture of winning teams
The difference between a “team of stars” and a “starring team”. Blogger: John Goddard, general manager of marke...
By Riaz Hasan • 27 Feb 2014
The decision makers
EXCLUSIVE: Eight industry thought leaders share their insights on the property management industry ...
By Riaz Hasan • 21 May 2013
The difference between renovating for selling and renting
When it’s time to spruce up an old property, you can’t just slap on any old coat of paint, make things a little bigg...
By Tim Neary • 21 Aug 2017
The extra cost of calling out a niche-job tradie
A find-a-tradie website has released its list of the most expensive trades and their cost per job. If investors need a t...
By Tim Neary • 22 Nov 2017
The family business
They say it’s best to keep work and family separate. Working with your sisters, your mother and your stepfather might ...
By Riaz Hasan • 19 Feb 2013
The fastest selling February private sale markets for regional Victoria
According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), private sales in regional Victoria have had a strong start th...
By Sasha Karen • 07 Mar 2018
The forces behind Brisbane’s rising land values
Brisbane’s land values are generally trending on the up and up, according to a new government report. ...
By Sasha Karen • 06 Mar 2018
The future of property management
MAP Real Estate’s Michael Furlong gives his insight into what the industry will look like in 10 years if today’s pri...
By Riaz Hasan • 21 Jun 2013
The HouseMatch system – a revolutionary approach to leasing
The HouseMatch system was inspired by a need within my own local market. I have also observed a concerning industry tren...
By Priya Murthy • 22 Mar 2016
The importance of customer service and a strong reputation
All too often, we hear about property managers who have been in the industry for a long period of time and who have lost...
By Riaz Hasan • 28 Apr 2013
The Importance of Mentoring
Providing appropriate mentors within the workplace has been proven to be instrumental in staff retention. The training a...
By Riaz Hasan • 19 May 2014
The importance of planning
With the end of the year fast approaching, Leah Calnan advises property managers to take some time to look back on the p...
By Riaz Hasan • 03 Nov 2013
The key to client retention
Keeping customers makes good business sense, doesn't it? But, as most will say, it’s not always easy to do. ...
By Priya Murthy • 08 Sep 2015
The meaning of life and business
John Goddard shares what a recent visit to Westmead Hospital taught him about the meaning of life and business. ...
By Riaz Hasan • 15 Dec 2013
The most important checklist to win new business
What is one of the most important checklists or KPIs that an office should put in place? ...
By Riaz Hasan • 04 Mar 2014