REB Podcast Network

Market fluctuations have a flow-on effect to the behaviour of buyers, sellers, renters and real estate professionals. For a listings portal, that means never staying still. On this episode of Proptech Pulse, host Juliet Helmke is joined by Domain's John Foong, chief commercial officer and managing director of agent experience, and Dani Harmer, general manager of product – agent experience. The tri...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Home prices head skyward; first home buyers refine their search criteria; and auction activity rises. 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.

Elders has had a record year for its real estate division, but the strategy is not expansion at all costs. On this episode of Secrets of the top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Belinda Connor, general manager of residential real estate and brand at Elders, to unpack how one of Australia's oldest businesses has achieved rapid growth in its real estate services. Belinda shares the due dil...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Why Victorian investors are getting cold feet; New insight into the housing crisis; and Auction figures record a slight rise. 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.

One of the biggest names in the Northern Beaches shares the strategy that has allowed his agency to achieve market share growth every year for over 30 years. On this episode, host Grace Ormsby is joined by John Cunningham, the managing director of Cunninghams – an agency spanning three locations with 75 staff members included in the fold and an impressive reputation in the competitive Northern Bea...

What makes a high-performing sales agent? The data behind REB's annual Top 100 Agents gives a good indication. In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, REB's Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss REB's hotly anticipated ranking that unveils the highest performers in the nation. The duo delve into the metrics that define the top performers, and provide insight into how the list comes together...

Focusing on narrow pain points is a staple of the proptech world, but is this what real estate agencies really want? In this episode, Propps CEO Daniel Bignold sits down with REB's Grace Ormsby to share the story behind his newest business, COLAB•6. Daniel reveals why he believes the proptech world is set for a transition from small-scale problem solving to integrated all-in-one solutions. He shar...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Dutton Strikes Back Against Labor's Housing Plan; Home Sales lift as Regulation Deadline Looms; and auctions drop as autumn's end draws near. 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.

Reforms are coming, and real estate must be ready to adapt. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby speaks with AML consultant and financial crime expert, Luke Raven, to unpack the changes that are coming for the real estate industry as part of the "Tranche 2" reforms set to crack down on money laundering. Luke lays out where the process currently sits and how agents ca...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Counting the cost of early super access to finance home deposits; 15 suburbs that could be very attractive to first home buyers; and What to expect from this week in 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 platfo...

Selling off-the-plan developments requires a unique skill set that only a select few agents have. In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Andrew Ligdopoulos, managing director of LJ Hooker Project Marketing ACT, about the lessons he has learnt over his 30-year real estate career. Since first starting out, Andrew has witnessed his home base of Canberra trans...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Auction numbers stay high; NSW Property Commissioner Speaks Out on Netstrata Controversy; and Why Investors won't be harmed by WA Rental Law Overhaul 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.

In the hectic world of real estate, taking the time to build meaningful relationships with clients and fellow agents alike can make all the difference. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby talks with director of JW Residential, Nikki de Rijcke, about the mindset and strategies she has used throughout her remarkable ascent to the number eight spot in REB's Top Dealmak...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Rental growth drops below 10% for the first time in two years; Millennials are choosing travel over mortgages; and Which two states are best for affordability? 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.

Taking on the world of real estate can feel daunting, but with the right support, young agents can quickly rise through the ranks. In this episode, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Matt Fava, a property consultant at Wilson Property who in 2023 was named the 11th ranked dealmaker on REB's Top Dealmakers – at just 25 years of age. Matt shares his journey from a young chef in the regional Victorian...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A Perth builder has been fined $5,000 for fabricating his work history; A NAB economist has revealed that fewer than 1 in 5 homes are affordable to the average Australian household; and Auction activity is set to ease across capital cities. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuz...

Making property technology work for people. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Thom Richards, CEO of Cohabit, a company working to digitise building information to help owners, buyers and strata managers understand buildings better. The duo delve into the proptech landscape, uncovering why some might be resistant to tech adoption, and tackle the questio...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The NSW property industry reacts to talk of more taxes; Auction volumes hold steady; and West Australian rents rise 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 latest data paints a painful story for renters across the country – but what does it mean for the property landscape pushing forward? Dr Nicola Powell, chief of research and economics at Domain, sits down with REB's Grace Ormsby to unpack the all-time high rents being seen across the country, and consider what it could all actually mean for real estate moving forward. Nicola talks of a turning...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: High-density approvals reach a 12-year low; DA costs will go down in South Australia; and Auction numbers are set to rebound after the Easter long 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 major podcast platforms.

Switching teams can be one of the biggest decisions an agent can make. In this episode, host Grace Ormsby speaks with Melbourne agent Matthew Pillios, a prestige specialist who recently joined up with Kay & Burton, taking on a director role with the high-end agency. Matthew shares what it's been like joining a new team, and transitioning to working alongside agents who might formerly have been des...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Infrastructure Pipeline Boosts NT Appeal; Accessible properties become easier to find; and Auction numbers could crack Easter record 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.

Leanne Pilkington gives a run-down on the current state of Australian real estate.  In this episode, the president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) and the CEO of Laing+Simmons sits down with REB's Grace Ormsby to provide a health check on the current state of property and real estate across the country.  Acknowledging the many factors that are playing into Australia's relationship...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Median home prices climb; Land acquisition laws go up for review in NSW; and Auctions hit high gear before an Easter lull. 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.

In an industry where the gender wage gap is even larger than the national average, achieving pay equality might seem like a Herculean task. One company shows how it's possible. On this episode, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Rebecca Kerr, chief operating officer of Little Real Estate, who reveals the strategy that allowed the company to be one of very few in the industry that can boast a gender wa...