REB Podcast Network

NSW collected 23 per cent less residential stamp duty in September than a year earlier, and Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman say it's only the start. But when the conversation turns to mortgage brokers, the hosts stop agreeing. On this live episode of Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman dig into the numbers behind a sharp fall in NSW residential stamp duty: $663.7 million collected in Septembe...

As sales activity cools, one Brisbane principal says a rent roll can keep an agency resilient, but discounting fees and replacing personal service with AI could cost more than they save. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Real Estate Business editor Liam Garman speaks with Brisbane principal Cara Bergmann about building an independent agency and the role property management plays...

Commercial property can offer higher yields, but poor due diligence, risky leases, and long vacancies can turn an investment into a costly mistake. On Property Buzz, Liam Garman and Phil Tarrant examine the risks facing residential investors moving into commercial property as Smart Property Investment launches a six-part guide to the sector, warning that commercial is not an easy next step. The ho...

Place New Farm has taken the network's top sales office spot, with its founders crediting collaboration, discipline, and culture for sustained performance. On REB Discover, deputy editor Emilie Lauer is joined by Place New Farm co-founder Sarah Hackett and Place Bulimba co-founder Paul Curtain to discuss the business behind two of Place's highest-performing offices. The pair explain how healthy co...

Multimillion-dollar rentals come with multi-layered risks, with compliance, tenant expectations, and asset protection putting prestige property managers under a different kind of pressure. On the PMX Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Anthony Wiseman, property management compliance and legislation lead at Marshall White, to explore the demands of managing prestige rental properties. Wiseman discu...

From SMSF lending to credit card surcharges, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman say recent policy changes are producing consequences nobody planned for, and the biggest one could hit Australians when they are most vulnerable. On this episode of Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman examine how a raft of recent policy announcements, from tax changes to credit card surcharges, are buffeting the econ...

A three-person specialist team has helped one Rockhampton agent dramatically lift sales while cutting the administrative load that can pull realtors away from clients. On the REB Discover podcast, Liam Garman is joined by Todd Brandon, property partner at The Agency CQ in Rockhampton, to discuss his return to selling and the business model behind his growth. Brandon has split the sales process acr...

Do-it-yourself (DIY) platforms are giving landlords another way to manage rentals, forcing property managers to prove their value beyond compliance and collecting rent. But is it really the best solution? On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock and Phil Tarrant examine the growing push towards self-managed rentals and what it could mean for property managers. The pair di...

Rate rises, housing shortages, and shifting investor strategies are putting Australia's property market under pressure and raising bigger questions about homeownership. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock to examine the forces reshaping Australia's property market, from interest rates and housing supply to changing investor strategies. The pair discuss...

Melbourne agents are facing weaker conditions and tighter scrutiny, putting selling skills, transparency, and trust under the microscope. On Real Estate Exposed, REB deputy editor Emilie Lauer is joined by Lisa Pennell, CEO of Barry Plant, to discuss the challenges facing Victoria's property market and the industry's response. Pennell explains why Melbourne's market is becoming increasingly segmen...

CRMs are moving beyond contact management, with automation, data ownership, and AI giving agents new ways to nurture leads and win listings. On REB Discover, deputy editor Emilie Lauer is joined by Luke Newton and Iain French, co-founders and directors of LockedOn, to explore how CRM technology is changing the way agents run their businesses. The pair discuss why speed, simplicity, and data owners...

A sales agent turned property manager has built more than 100 doors from scratch in 12 months, using compliance, communication, and a solutions-first approach to win over landlords. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Lam Nguyen, director of VICPROP, to discuss how he built a 118-property rent roll from scratch after a decade in real estate sales. Nguyen...

Mortgage demand is falling, borrowing costs remain under pressure, and new lending models are emerging, leaving the property finance sector facing a period of major change. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Annie Kane and Julian Barnes from Broker Daily to examine the latest developments across mortgages, lending and property finance. The trio looks at the prospect of further rate rises,...

Breaking into Australia's Top 100 Agents for the first time is a major career milestone, but what does it take to get there without losing your authenticity? On Real Estate Exposed, REB deputy editor Emilie Lauer is joined by Michelle Galletti, sales director at Cunninghams – Northern Beaches, to discuss breaking into the Top 100 ranking for the first time and what it took to get there. Galletti r...

Australia's property market is moving in different directions, making local knowledge, credible data, and the ability to adapt increasingly important for agents looking to win and retain clients. On REB Discover, Liam Garman is joined by Andrew Stone, director and founder of Property Analytics, to unpack what is really happening across Australia's property markets and how agents can use data to na...

Launching a property management business might seem risky in a tougher market, but the current conditions could create an opening for new agencies willing to do things differently. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Bairave Jeyasothy and Mignon Ahrns from Managed to explore why the current market could be an opportunity for property management start-ups...

Borrowers are switching lenders in search of better deals while proposed trust tax changes could force investors to rethink how they structure their property wealth. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Julian Barnes to break down the biggest developments across banking, mortgage lending, and property finance. The pair look at AI's growing role in banking and what it could mean for mortgage...

Reaching the top of the real estate industry takes more than chasing gross commission income (GCI), with resilience, relationships, and knowing when to step back proving critical to long-term success. On Real Estate Exposed, REB deputy editor Emilie Lauer is joined by Matthew Smythe from Belle Property Neutral Bay to discuss what it takes to build a successful career and remain competitive after t...

In a tougher property management market, agencies can't rely on gut instinct alone. The data behind their rent roll could reveal where clients are at risk of leaving, and where the next growth opportunities lie. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Michael Johnson, director at Agile Market Intelligence, to explore why agencies need to become more evidence...

Australia's property market is becoming increasingly divided, with falling prices, rising rents, rate pressures, and government policy creating both challenges and opportunities for investors. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Tom Panos to discuss changing market conditions, the mood among Australia's top agents, and what the shift means for both property professionals and investors. The...

Making it to the top of real estate takes more than listings and sales, with resilience, consistency, and relationships proving critical to building a lasting career. Live from the REB Top 100 Agents event in partnership with Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Emilie Lauer is joined by Suzanne Hibberd from Abode Property on Real Estate Exposed to discuss what it takes to reach the top of the real est...

A 700-property acquisition has tripled Belle Property's rent roll in one move, putting the agency's growth strategy, team structure, and appetite for further expansion in focus. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Alistair Shearer, soon-to-be director, officer in effective control at Belle Property, to discuss the acquisition and what comes next. Shearer...

Higher inflation, a struggling construction sector, and falling listings are raising fresh questions about where the property market goes next. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman examine the latest inflation figures and what they could mean for interest rates, mortgages, and property prices. The pair look at why several major banks are tipping higher rates, and whether another hike cou...

AML rules have changed the game for real estate, with agencies now facing new compliance obligations, serious penalties, and a learning curve that could catch many off guard. On the REB Discover podcast, Liam Garman is joined by John Nguyen, founder and managing director of AML Partners, to break down what the new rules mean for real estate professionals. The pair look at the new AML obligations f...

A landmark court case has cracked open a legal grey area around outsourced trust accounting in property sales, while a wave of poor buyer's agent deals is dumping problem properties straight into property managers' laps. This week's episode unpacks what this means for PMs across Australia. The buyer's agent sector is in the middle of a shake-up, and many PMs are copping the fallout. In this episod...