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