REB Podcast Network

The REB team is on hand to unpack the latest breaking news for the real estate sector. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Grace Ormsby is joined by Juliet Helmke, Orana Durney-Benson and Sebastian Holloman to break down the stories that piqued REB's interest across August. From class actions to work-from-office directives, the team takes a critical eye to what current affairs can co...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by LJ Hooker's NSW strategic growth manager, Luke Whitelum, to unpack the marketing and brand awareness that underpin a household name nearing 100 years in business. Luke shares some of the behind-the-scenes workings of their "always on" marketing strategy and approach to technology, stressing the importance of a...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: How is financial regulation impacting first home buyers?; The latest in NSW's mission to reform the strata sector; and Auction volumes warm up in anticipation of Spring. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

The pandemic may have kicked off the wave of city dwellers embracing regional life, but the latest figures show that the trend is here to stay – so long as investment in housing can keep pace. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, REB's Juliet Helmke is joined by Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), to break down the challenges and opportunities that exist in the...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: One in five Australians have lived with an ex to save money on housing; Perth Unit Prices hit decade-high; and auction volumes get ready for Spring. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

With the hold on interest rates providing much-needed stability for the property market, start-up agencies are increasingly choosing to embrace new methods of doing business. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby speaks with special guest Phil Tarrant about the current state of the real estate market, and how REB's new ranking will celebrate the start-up agencies brea...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Real Estate Institute of Australia CEO to take on a new challenge; Auction Volumes take a dip; and Is the great Australian dream over? Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

This business leader runs a value-based business – and it's reaping all kinds of rewards. Adam Nobel, the CEO and principal of Hugo Alexander Property Group, joins REB's Grace Ormsby for this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents to chat through his solution to the Australian housing crisis, and how he's working with industry and investors to create material change in the Brisbane market. A fin...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Australia beats the US for the world's biggest houses; Is the nation experiencing an investor exodus; and Here's what to expect in this week's auctions.  Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

Running a growing business for three decades is no mean feat, especially in an industry that has seen as much change as real estate.  The founder and CEO of Melbourne Real Estate (MRE), Pete Hooymans, sits down with Grace Ormsby on this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, to reflect on 30 years in business and the importance of "giving a shit".  Pete highlights the value of not only writing...

Is this innovative rent roll model the breath of fresh air Australian real estate needs? In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by James Kirkland and Chris Albrecht of Little Real Estate, who share why this not-so-little network has big plans for the future. James explains how the brand overturned the traditional franchise structure by placing propert...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The Block 2025 secures 5 Prime Land Lots; The Perth suburbs that saw more than 35 per cent growth last financial year; and Is Spring coming early for auctions? Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

By the end of this year, real estate agencies will have a lot more administrative work on their plates. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby speaks with Hannah Gill, deputy president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), about what the upcoming federal reforms mean for the industry. Hannah shares why she is concerned additional reporting requirements will...

Will the RBA change the cash rate? Will a cooling rental market make a dent in the crisis? What does our changing labour market mean for property? Eliza Owen, the head of Australian research at CoreLogic, answers all your burning property market questions on this episode of REB's Secrets of the Top 100 Agents. Sitting down with Grace Ormsby to reflect on the past financial year, she unpacks the la...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Push for more to consider a career in construction; Perth's cheapest suburbs revealed; and An anticipated drop in auction activity. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A bank economist's view of the RBA's next move; NSW starts trialling AI to speed up homebuilding; and The winter slowdown arrives as scheduled.  Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

There's a better way of doing the business of real estate, according to this high performer. Emma Miller, the lead agent and director of Place Cleveland, sits down with Grace Ormsby for this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents to recount her recent alliance with the Queensland-based group. Emma shares her belief that real estate can be done better, and ultimately, what she is doing about it....

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: South Australia's new rental laws come into effect; A building supervisor is in the spotlight for negligence; and Auction volumes decline. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

Adopting an open-minded attitude to opportunity has seen one agency principal grow not only a real estate empire, but branch out into a host of property-related subsectors as well. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with David Gray, CEO of Elders Lifestyle Group on the Mid-North Coast, to dive into the strategy that has seen the agent build a business spann...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Are Australia's Homes Really Colder than Sweden in Winter?; Why Australians Face a New Retirement Challenge; and Auction Volumes set for slight dip Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

When workers look back on their careers, they remember roles they held both for the good and bad managers they served under. If businesses take the time to properly develop those with managerial responsibilities, not only will those managers become better leaders, but the business will also see more substantive returns on investment. In this special episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, hear f...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Permanent ban for a settlement agent who spent clients' property payments; examining Australia's housing needs in light of population growth; and and what's in store for auctions this weekend. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all maj...

Interest is high for new units in the Western Australian capital, but bringing stock to the market is presenting some challenges. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Juliet Helmke speaks with David Cresp, a director at Urbis, to unpack everything that's happening with the new apartment pipeline in Western Australia's booming capital. The Perth property expert shares insight about the...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Over half of all Australian homes are at risk of natural disaster; Auction volumes get ready for a dip; and Which Sydney suburbs should luxury buyers keep an eye on? Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

This autumn, skyrocketing housing costs have led to an explosion of new trends among young Aussies. In this editorial update, journalists Juliet Helmke and Orana Durney-Benson discuss the biggest headlines to hit the desk in recent weeks. From Brisbane's surprising gain over Melbourne, to revitalised regional migration and changing first home buyer preferences, the quest for an affordable home is...