Queensland’s ‘unworkable’ rental reforms, Population surge puts pressure on property, The architectural gem everyone’s talking about, +news and more

Good Morning from Elite Agent

Over the past ten years we’ve interviewed and heard from some super-smart minds in the real estate industry - and today marks the start of another new section for The Brief - it’s called “Instant Inspo” (it’s below👇). In this section, we will be sharing short, sharp pieces of wisdom from industry experts to help you stay ahead in the ever-changing world of real estate. And when we say ‘instant’, we’re serious. These tips will take less than a minute to read with an exponential ROI. But for those who want to go deeper on the topic, we will leave a longer read or listen link there, too.

Also, in the coming months, stay tuned as we unlock the Elite Agent vault and make some of our best content available on YouTube for everyone. As always, we will let you know what’s been made available and why you should watch it right here in The Brief.

Today, we’re also covering

• Population puts pressure on property

• What to ask before you pitch

• Queensland’s investment hotspots

• The architectural gem everyone’s talking about

• And much more!

Let's get to work 🚀

Instant Inspo 💡

Cultivating Positive Energy 💥💯

Believe it or not, your enthusiasm for your listings can significantly influence buyer interest. By maintaining a positive outlook and energetically engaging with potential buyers, you increase the likelihood of successful outcomes, even in challenging market conditions. In fact, having a positive outlook is the secret sauce that can turn any challenging situation into a triumph…

To go deeper on the topic with Mark McLeod, click here.

On our radar

Rental reforms “unworkable”

The REIQ has hit out at new rental reforms, calling them “unworkable”. Under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, the Miles Government will attach rent increase limits to the property rather than the tenancy agreement, and allow tenants to ask for structural changes to a property and compel an owner to respond in a set timeframe. But REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella says the reforms are “a radical departure from well-established tenancy law and while it may sound good on paper, it is unworkable in practice”. More here.

Australia’s population surges to 27 million

Immigration levels have reached a 70-year high, and Australia’s housing supply is under extreme pressure. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2098 new people arrived in Australia each day in the 12 months to September, but new home construction and rental markets can’t keep pace. Find out which states and property markets are under the most strain here.

Today’s Feature

Darren Krakowiak: The questions to ask before you pitch

Mastering the art of opportunity in commercial real estate goes beyond just taking every chance you get—it's about strategically choosing which doors to open. In today’s feature, CRE Success’ Darren Krakowiak explains a simple but clear framework to help you discern not just the profitable, but the right, opportunities to chase. More here.

Today’s Quiz

What did one magnet say to the other on the fridge? "I'm attracted to you.” But which one of these modern fridges was generated by AI?

Brekky Browse

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Seaforth masterpiece hits the market
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Making an impact
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Lay your cards down, down, down, down
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Learning from the Festival of Holi

Today, people across India and worldwide will celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi. Also known as the ‘Festival of Colours’, those celebrating throw coloured water and powder on one another to appreciate the diversity within their culture. Diversity is important not only within the Hindu community but also in businesses. The good news is that you can use technology to help diversify your business and simultaneously boost your customer satisfaction levels. More here.