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I've been thinking a bit lately about confidence, and what that word actually means. People often assume that as you become more experienced, confidence simply grows with you. That once you've led enough people or spent enough years in your career, you eventually stop questioning yourself.

The Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Act 2026 received Royal assent on 8 July after passing its third reading in Parliament on 30 June. Among its changes is the removal of a five-year disqualification period that could follow the cancellation of a real estate licence for certain administrative or continuing professional development failures.

Vendors are returning to the market in greater numbers, but softer sales and rising stock levels suggest the next test for agencies will be converting listings rather than simply winning them.

Every real estate professional builds their business around a collection of valuable assets. Some spend years developing a database of past clients and referral partners. Others invest heavily in their personal brand, social media presence or the latest technology.

Across Australia and New Zealand, agency leaders are discovering that attracting experienced agents has become one of the industry's biggest challenges. It's not because there aren't talented professionals in the market. It's because those professionals have become far more selective about where they choose to build their businesses.

New Zealand property values edged lower in June, likely reflecting the spillover impacts from Iran-related economic uncertainty and the mortgage rate rises previously seen.

Property Brokers has further strengthened its global connections through its membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), one of the world's most exclusive real estate networks, following its participation in the 2026 LeadingRE Asia Pacific Forum and Investor Exchange in Tokyo.

A recent post from experienced property manager Cherie Osbaldiston has highlighted one of the most misunderstood parts of the property management profession: what really happens before a tenancy reaches termination.

Ray White runs its Real Estate of Origin events three times a year to create friendly rivalry and banter between the states and New Zealand, with 340 offices and 3,247 people registered for the second event of 2026. “The best agents don't wait for opportunities to appear, they create them,” said Ray White CEO - Performance and Value Thomas McGlynn.

Property management professionals across Australia are carrying more responsibility than ever before, according to industry trainer and mentor Sarah Cincotta.

New Zealand’s rental affordability is improving across much of the country, while Australia is heading further into rental stress, according to the latest Regional Rental Affordability Index released by Property Brokers and The Property Knowledge.

The company has confirmed McDonald will lead its property management division across Australia and New Zealand, as Real Flow expands its focus beyond agent and vendor cashflow solutions into products designed specifically for property management businesses and landlords.