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 ...
By Manos Findikakis • 19 Nov 2024
Leadership v management in real estate
In the dynamic world of real estate, the terms “leadership” and “management” are often used interchangeably.
By Adrian Knowles • 17 Nov 2024
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 ...
By Manos Findikakis • 12 Nov 2024
‘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 ...
By Bryan Wilcox • 07 Nov 2024
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 ...
By Manos Findikakis • 06 Nov 2024
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 ...
By Rohith George • 03 Nov 2024
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 ...
By Andy Reid • 31 Oct 2024
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 ...
By Manos Findikakis • 29 Oct 2024
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 ...
By Adrian Knowles • 23 Oct 2024
The 10 habits of highly confident real estate people
Harcourts Western Australia CEO Shane Kempton on cultivating confidence.
By Shane Kempton • 20 Oct 2024
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 ...
By Manos Findikakis • 16 Oct 2024
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.
By Qi Chen • 10 Oct 2024
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 ...
By Manos Findikakis • 08 Oct 2024
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 ...
By Emma Slape • 07 Oct 2024
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 ...
By Katrina Tarrant • 06 Oct 2024
Purpose matters
In the frenetic and fiercely competitive world of real estate, purpose might appear as a luxury – a nice-to-have rather ...
By Adrian Knowles • 03 Oct 2024
Time for tough conversations
We are navigating a marketplace that feels like it requires nerves of steel. Between interest rates, the cost of living ...
By Manos Findikakis • 01 Oct 2024
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 ...
By Bryan Wilcox • 30 Sep 2024
Off-the-plan purchasers now more vigilant in light of strata exposé
Recent media investigations into the strata sector have highlighted deep-rooted issues, prompting calls for reform to ...
By Ben Ruddell • 26 Sep 2024
How much more trust account abuse can the real estate industry tolerate?
Ongoing trust account theft and auditing failures by rogue agents are threatening to tarnish the reputation of the vast ...
By Rohith George • 25 Sep 2024