The Journal

Current edition

April - June 2026

In this edition:

The art of advocacy 
Buyers’ agent Nick Viner is dedicated to building a legacy of advocacy and professionalism. 
  
Property management pressure cooker 
The rental market is under strain and navigating rising expectations has never been more complex for property managers. 
  
Under the hammer 
AuctionWORKS is proud to be the oldest independent auctioneering business in New South Wales. 
  
Burnout is bad for business 
Sustainable success depends on managing energy not just workload. 

And much more!

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UPFRONT

5 President’s message

6 In brief

8 Auctioneers head to AUSTROS

PERSPECTIVES

10 Under the hammer
AuctionWORKS is proud to be the oldest independent auctioneering business in New South Wales.

12 The art of advocacy
Buyers’ agent Nick Viner is dedicated to building a legacy of advocacy and professionalism.

WELLNESS
16  Burnout is bad for business
Sustainable success depends on managing energy, not just workload.

FOCUS
19   Property management pressure cooker
The rental market is under strain and navigating rising expectations has never been more complex for property managers.
 
20  Moving from connection to conversion

The successful agents seeing results are those who know how to convert local connections into consistent opportunities.

22  Are you on track with AUSTRAC?
Real estate agencies that offer designated services must enrol with AUSTRAC to comply with AML/CTF obligations.

24  Strata reforms in focus
The latest round of strata reforms commenced on 1 April 2026. 

26   Proposed ban on strata commissions

The NSW Productivity and Equality Commission has recommended banning strata managers from receiving commissions.

28   The great wealth transfer

Australia is entering a historic intergenerational wealth shift that is reshaping the housing market.

32   Skating to what’s next
What Wayne Grezky’s iconic “skate to where the puck is going” quote teaches real estate agents about staying ahead of change.

34   Insuring compliance risk
Why having appropriate management liability insurance in place is essential.

EVENTS

36  Women in Real Estate conference

LAST WORD
40 Membership update
42  Helpline

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