REB Podcast Network

From rising debt and unemployment to migration, gig workers, and buyer's agents, Australia's economic shifts are creating fresh questions about the strength of the property market and what comes next. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman examine the week's biggest property and economic developments, connecting the dots between policy, jobs, migration, and what they could mean for the mar...

With more data at their fingertips than ever, agents who know which numbers matter can gain an edge. From pipeline health and competitor performance to sharper vendor conversations and better decisions, here's how to turn data into a competitive advantage On the REB Discover podcast, Liam Garman is joined by Damian Merchan, founder and CEO of Sonar AI, to explore how AI and data are changing the w...

Property management can be easy to commoditise, but the fastest-growing agencies are finding ways to stand out. From customer experience to culture and systems, the right foundations can change the growth trajectory. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Nick Georges from Wingman Group to explore what separates fast-starting property management businesses...

A government bailout, banks fighting harder for borrowers, and buyer activity falling: Australia's property market is showing cracks as economic pressure starts to build. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman tackle the government's decision to support the Tomago aluminium smelter, questioning whether taxpayer money should be used to rescue struggling businesses. The conversation then tur...

A North Sydney agent brawl, a $1.2 million cyber scam near miss, and a court battle over property deposits: the latest real estate drama goes well beyond the auction floor. On Real Estate Exposed, Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer examine some of the industry's most contentious stories, from alleged agent misconduct to cyber security threats and the fight over who should hold property deposits. The pai...

A month on from "AML Day", most agencies have ticked the visible boxes: enrolled with AUSTRAC, named a compliance officer, and sent staff through initial training. But ticking those boxes isn't the same as running a program that actually holds up and keeps your business safe. On this REB Business Empowerment Showcase, Liam Garman sits down again with Kaan Yuksel, managing director and founder of V...

Growing a property management business from 50 to more than 1,000 properties takes more than winning rent rolls. It requires systems, specialised teams, and a strategy built to scale. Here is how this Melbourne agency did it. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock sits down with H & B Real Estate's head of property management Tim Oldenburg to reveal how the agency trans...

Property, politics, and policy collided this week as government funding, SMSF changes, housing affordability, and market narratives fuelled fresh debate. But behind the headlines, what do these shifts actually mean for buyers, sellers, and investors? On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman dive into the growing tension between politics, property, and public debate, exploring why housing rem...

Underquoting crackdowns, a $1 million defamation payout, and another political housing blunder – this week, Real Estate Exposed unpacks the biggest stories shaking the real estate industry and what they mean for agents. On Real Estate Exposed, Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer break down the biggest headlines shaping Australia's real estate industry. The pair examine Victoria's latest underquoting crac...

The technology agents rely on every day is changing fast. From AI and mobile-first CRMs to smarter automation, the next generation of real estate software could transform how agencies operate. On the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, Emilie Lauer sits down with LockedOn co-founders Luke Newton and Iain French to share the story behind the CRM, from spotting a gap in the market more than a decade...

AI is changing property management faster than ever, but the biggest challenge isn't the technology; it's building systems that solve real problems for agencies. Here's what you need to know to stay ahead. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Bairave Jeyasothy and Louis Amon from Managed to take listeners behind the scenes of building one of Australia's f...

The property industry is facing a trust test, with questionable advice, buyer's agent practices, and rushed investment decisions putting buyers on alert. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman unpack the biggest issues facing property investors right now, from misleading investment advice and buyer's agent concerns to the rush before major self-managed super fund (SMSF) changes take effect...

The biggest stories in real estate rarely end with the headline. From industry controversies and market shake-ups to the topics everyone is talking about behind closed doors, REB's new podcast Real Estate Exposed is here to cut through the noise. In the debut episode of Real Estate Exposed, Liam Garman and Emilie Lauer break down the major developments shaping the real estate industry, giving agen...

As tax reforms reshape Australia's investment landscape, more investors are looking beyond residential property, putting commercial real estate firmly back on the radar. On the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, Liam Garman is joined by commercial buyer's agent Chris Huxter to discuss why recent budget changes have renewed interest in commercial assets and what investors need to know before making...

Property managers are being challenged to think beyond rent collection, with the industry's future increasingly defined by strategic advice, technology, and stronger investor relationships. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Phil Tarrant sits down with LJ Hooker's head of property management for Australia and New Zealand, Cathie Crampton, to discuss how the profession is evolving...

Australia's property market is entering another period of uncertainty, with the SMSF borrowing deadline, interest rate speculation, and shifting buyer demand all set to test the market in the months ahead. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman discuss the SMSF buying rush ahead of the 10 August deadline, what the market could look like once that demand fades, and where opportunities may e...

The days of winning business with an inflated price guide are over. In today's market, accurate appraisals separate top agents from the rest – with those getting the price wrong risking the client, the campaign, and the result. On the REB Podcast, deputy editor Emilie Lauer sits down with Elders trainer, mentor, and coach Sebastian Bonaccorso to discuss why appraisal skills have become more critic...

The market hasn't beaten great agents. It has exposed the ones who stopped learning. On the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, Liam Garman sits down with coach Michael Sheargold to discuss why today's changing market is separating agents who adapt from those waiting for conditions to improve. Sheargold argues that many agents have only experienced one type of market, leaving them unprepared as buy...

The agencies winning more landlords won't be the ones simply collecting rent – they'll be the ones proving their value beyond the basics.  On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Jason Back from Broker Essentials to discuss why property management is at a turning point and what agencies can learn from the transformation of mortgage broking. The pair explore...

Fear of missing out is back in Australia's property market. As thousands of investors rush to beat the SMSF deadline, the biggest risk isn't missing out – it's buying the wrong property in the process. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Alex Whitlock to discuss the growing frenzy surrounding self-managed super funds (SMSF) and why investor urgency is creating new risks. The pair question...

From 1 July, one compliance mistake could cost real estate agencies millions. The problem? Many still don't realise the new rules apply to them. On the REB Business Empowerment Showcase podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Visibl co-founder Kaan Yüksel to break down the new anti-money laundering (AML) laws now reshaping Australian real estate and why every agency needs to act before regulators come...

The agencies winning more landlords aren't just managing properties anymore. They're helping investors build wealth, and it's changing what clients expect from property managers. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock and buyer's agent Ross Le Quesne break down the shift reshaping property management – and why the winners are becoming trusted advisers, not just rent col...

Tax changes may have stolen the headlines, but Australia's property market is increasingly being shaped by immigration, housing supply, and political decisions that investors can't afford to ignore. On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant is joined by Steve Kuper to connect the dots between politics, geopolitics, and property, revealing how government decisions, immigration policy, and global uncertainty a...

In today's market, growth isn't just about growing a rent roll. It's about becoming the agency that landlords, talent, and clients actively choose and actually want to be part of. On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock is joined by Phil Tarrant and Michael Magee to discuss the shift from simply growing rent rolls to building businesses that attract top talent, loyal cli...

Everyone wants to know why housing has become so unaffordable. But what if the policies designed to fix the crisis are actually making it worse? On Property Buzz, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman question whether recent tax reforms, lending changes, and housing policies could have unintended consequences for investors, developers, and first home buyers alike. From the crackdown on investor taxes to br...