Real Estate Business

Here are the latest stories. 🏡 ➡️ Story 1: Navigating agency agreements can be tricky, often creating challenges for both vendors and agents. One conveyancer has revealed the key challenges that can arise from these agreements. Jared Zak, principal solicitor and founder of Dott & Crossitt Conveyancers and Solicitors, has joined REB editor Liam Garman to discuss some of the biggest complexities and issues that commonly arise from agency agreements. ➡️ Story 2: Commercial property has been appealing for its higher cash flow, lower management, and strong capital growth – but how can investors transition from residential assets to make the most of these opportunities? In their latest podcast episode, The Property Nerds hosts Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financials, Arjun Paliwal, and Adrian Lee from InvestorKit, have shared essential tips for investors looking to transition from residential to commercial property. ➡️ Story 3: The future of real estate is taking shape as Queensland high schools prepare the next generation for careers in the profession. It has now become easier for high school students to begin their journey in real estate, with Queensland high schools now offering a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice as part of their senior studies. To read more and stay in the know, check out the link in our bio. #realestate #realestateagent #rentroll #landlord #auction #australianproperty #realestateagency #agency #agent

Do you work with Real Estate agents over Buyers agents for your property investments? 🤷‍♀️ . . . #SmartPropertyInvestment #MoneyMindset #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #PropertyInvestment #SmartMoney #InvestingTips #WealthGoals #MoneyMoves #PropertyGame #REA #agents #BuyersAgents #Ausinvesting

Unpack the tactics, tools, and technologies that top-performing agencies are using to scale fast. Whether it’s organic growth, strategic acquisitions, or a smart combination of both, you’ll hear directly from principals who’ve achieved real results. Register for FREE now: https://bit.ly/4oGsTkj @ManagedApp #REBLive #webcast #propertymanagement #realestate #rentroll

Here are the latest stories. 🏡 ➡️ Story 1: Victoria’s property market is rebounding, with metro and regional hubs set for strong growth driven by affordability, demand, and major infrastructure – here’s where to keep an eye. Victoria has landed three cities set for high growth in the latest Hotspotting Top 10 National Best Buys report, more than any other state. ➡️ Story 2: Despite commercial investment slowing down in Q2, investors’ appetite for industrial assets in Australia remains strong, while the office sector remains divergent. In Q2 2025, Australia’s commercial investment volume across all assets dropped by $0.6 billion to $8.2 billion as global trade uncertainty impacted investors’ sentiment. ➡️ Story 3: LJ Hooker has boosted its presence in the Central Coast market, with LJ Hooker Budgewoi | Toukley purchasing a new commercial premises in the area. Owners Rebecca and Damian Montgomery helped to establish LJ Hooker Toukley in 2004 before acquiring LJ Hooker Budgewoi in 2020 and merging the two offices two years later to better serve the growing Central Coast market. To read more and stay in the know, check out the link in our bio. #realestate #realestateagent #rentroll #landlord #auction #australianproperty #realestateagency #agency #agent

Find out how fast-scaling property management teams are leveraging the right technologies to streamline operations, improve service delivery, and grow their rent rolls exponentially. Rohith George, COO at @ManagedApp , will share practical tools and insights to help you optimise your tech stack for growth in our upcoming REB Masterclass. Register for FREE now: https://bit.ly/4oGsTkj #REBLive #webcast #propertymanagement #realestate #rentroll

Here are the latest stories. 🏡 ➡️ Story 1: South Australian agents and landlords will be barred from requesting irrelevant personal information from prospective tenants as the state moves to protect renters’ privacy further. The South Australian government has introduced a new prescribed rental application form in a bid to protect prospective tenants’ privacy further. ➡️ Story 2: A Western Australian landlord has been fined over $1,000 after failing to lodge a tenancy bond as required by law. A Scarborough woman has pleaded guilty to breaching the Western Australian Residential Tenancies Act, after failing to register a bond with the state administrator within the legal 14 days of receipt. ➡️ Story 3: An expert has forecast that the new 5 per cent deposit and LMI removal in the home buyer scheme will ease home prices over time, though industry professionals remain divided on its effect. Since the government’s announcement to expedite the changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme, the industry has been split, with peak bodies unable to come to a consensus on the impact that the changes will have on the property market. To read more and stay in the know, check out the link in our bio. #realestate #realestateagent #rentroll #landlord #auction #australianproperty #realestateagency #agency #agent

Where does AI actually deliver value in real estate? ⠀ ⠀ At the REB Innovation Summit, Christopher Borg, CEO of Borg Financial and My Virtual Broker, will break down how agents are using AI tools to streamline lead scoring, automate workflows, and supercharge content generation. ⠀ ⠀ Walk away with clear, tactical ideas you can apply in your business today. Book your ticket today: https://bit.ly/3J5vsMt ⠀ ⠀ @lockedonsoftware ⠀ #REBInnovationSummit #realestate #agents #brokers #tech #AI #sales #innovation #AI

The fastest-growing rent rolls don’t just rely on strategy, they build a culture of growth.⠀ ⠀ In this REB Masterclass, you’ll learn how top agencies are fostering the kind of growth mindset that unlocks scalability, ownership, and performance across the board.⠀ ⠀ Featuring insights from Rohith George, COO at Managed, this session is free to attend and packed with actionable advice for principals and property managers alike.⠀ ⠀ Register now: https://bit.ly/4oGsTkj ⠀ ⠀ @managedapp ⠀ #REBLive #webcast #propertymanagement #realestate #rentroll

#PODCAST: Adrian Knowles reflects on how the real estate industry can balance new technology with the fundamentals of human connection. #realestate #realestateagent #rentroll #landlord #auction #australianproperty #realestateagency #agency #agent

Discover the proven tactics, tools and mindset driving some of the fastest-growing agencies in the country. ⠀ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oGsTkj ⠀ ⠀ @managedapp⠀ #REBLive #webcast #propertymanagement #realestate #rentroll

Join the upcoming REB Masterclass: The Key to Rapid Rent Roll Growth, partnered by @ManagedApp, and discover the winning formulas behind some of Australia’s fastest-growing property management businesses.⠀ https://bit.ly/4oGsTkj ⠀ ⠀ #REBLive #webcast #propertymanagement #realestate #rentroll

Here are the latest stories. 🏡 ➡️ Story 1: A proposal to introduce a so-called “lazy place tax” on vacant commercial buildings has ignited a debate between policymakers and peak bodies ahead of a September cultural tax summit. The plan, championed by City of Sydney councillor Jess Miller, calls for financial penalties on unused commercial spaces and tax credits for those repurposed for creative industries. ➡️ Story 2: Auction volumes for the week ending 17 August surged to a seven-week high following the Reserve Bank’s recent cash rate cut. Cotality’s latest Property Market Indicator Summary showed that the preliminary auction clearance rate across the combined capitals rose to 75 per cent last week. ➡️ Story 3: Global commercial real estate Cushman & Wakefield has bolstered their retail investment platform in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of Trent Weir as national director, retail capital markets ANZ. With over 20 years of experience in the property industry, Weir brings expertise across all retail investment classes with a focus on regional, subregional, neighbourhood shopping centres, and large format retail assets. To read more and stay in the know, check out the link in our bio. #realestate #realestateagent #rentroll #landlord #auction #australianproperty #realestateagency #agency #agent