All Articles

"Real estate no longer needs more noise. It needs stronger teams, clearer standards and leaders who can finally lead with certainty" says Winner of the REIQ Innovation of the Year, Julie Davis. For thirty years I have watched this industry become more complicated, more regulated, more competitive and, sadly, more commoditised when it comes to our people. And the result has been devastating. Good people are leaving the industry. Strong performers are leaving businesses. Not be

The Victorian Government has fired the first shot in what could become one of the biggest regulatory shifts the auction sector has seen in years, announcing its intent to mandate the publication of reserve prices seven days before auction day.

Everyone wants to feel part of something meaningful. We all want to show up each day knowing we contribute to a team that values us. That sense of belonging inspires us to be the best version of ourselves. The real challenge for leaders is creating that feeling not just for ourselves, but for everyone around us.

Ray White New Zealand scheduled 234 auctions last week, up 13.6 per cent compared to last year, however, last week’s clearance sat at 47.1 per cent which was down 14.69 per cent year-on-year. 

Ray White New Zealand scheduled 234 auctions last week, up 13.6 per cent compared to last year, however, last week’s clearance sat at 47.1 per cent which was down 14.69 per cent year-on-year. 

It’s been years since I first read Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead, yet one line continues to echo in my mind long after finishing it: “To be clear is to be kind. To be unclear is to be unkind.”

After 14 years representing New Zealand on the world stage, former All Blacks Sevens star Kurt Baker has made the ultimate career pivot — from the pitch to property.

After 14 years representing New Zealand on the world stage, former All Blacks Sevens star Kurt Baker has made the ultimate career pivot — from the pitch to property.

Succession planning is an essential step for real estate principals who want to transition their business smoothly, whether to family members, existing staff, or an external buyer. Without a clear roadmap, the process can be stressful, time-consuming, and even expensive.

One Agency has unveiled a humorous, horror-themed mock movie trailer titled 'Franchise Fees' just in time for Halloween. The creative campaign uses a light-hearted, thriller-style format to shed light on a serious financial issue facing real estate principals: the significant cost of traditional franchise models.

When I touched down in Auckland on 11 October 2025, I had two goals in mind – to share insights on rent-roll performance and profitability at The PMC 2025, and to learn from the people shaping New Zealand’s property-management landscape.

When I touched down in Auckland on 11 October 2025, I had two goals in mind – to share insights on rent-roll performance and profitability at The PMC 2025, and to learn from the people shaping New Zealand’s property-management landscape.