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PropTech and real estate technology
Real estate tech that helps agents win listings.
Industry notes from 25 years in Sydney property. We track AI valuations, marketing tools, compliance changes, and the tech that shortens days on market.
What we cover
- AI valuations vs human appraisers
- Listing marketing, VPA, and lead quality
- CRMs, inspection apps, and workflow tools
- Strata, settlement, and compliance updates
Who it is for
- Sales agents and agency principals
- Property managers and operations teams
- Vendor paid advertising decision makers
- PropTech founders building for agents
Latest posts
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Off-Market Property Sales in Sydney: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Off-market sales account for a growing slice of Sydney's premium property market. Here's how they work, who benefits, and when they make sense.
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Property Styling ROI: What the Data Actually Shows
Everyone has an opinion on whether property styling is worth the cost. Here's what 25 years of sales data from Sydney actually tells us.
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Downsizer Demand Is Driving Northern Beaches Unit Prices
Baby boomers selling family homes and buying units are reshaping the Northern Beaches apartment market. Here's what's changed in pricing and availability.
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Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Matter More Now Than Ever
Sydney's older housing stock and construction defects in newer buildings make pre-purchase inspections essential. Here's what they catch and what they cost.
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Sydney Apartment Downsizers: What to Actually Look For in 2026
Downsizing from a family home to an apartment is more nuanced than most buyers expect. Here's what 25 years of Sydney real estate has taught me about getting it right.
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Why Auction Clearance Rates Are a Misleading Market Indicator
Weekly clearance rates dominate property headlines, but they're a flawed metric that doesn't tell you what the market is actually doing. Here's what to watch instead.
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Property Inspection Apps: Are They Actually Worth Paying For?
Digital property inspection tools promise to save agents time and provide better documentation. After testing six platforms across 40+ inspections, here's what actually delivers value.
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Vendor-Paid Advertising: When to Push Back and When to Compromise
Not every vendor-requested marketing spend makes sense. Here's how I decide which advertising requests are worth agreeing to and which ones need a frank conversation.
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How AI Is Changing Property Appraisals in Sydney
Automated valuation models are reshaping how Sydney properties get appraised. Here's what's working, what's not, and what buyers should know.
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Understanding Sydney's Strata Title Changes in 2026
Recent strata reforms in NSW are changing how apartment owners, buyers, and committees operate. Here's what you need to know.
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What Auction Bidder Registration Data Actually Tells Us
After analyzing bidder registration patterns across 200+ auctions, some clear trends emerge about buyer behavior and competition dynamics.
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NSW Property Disclosure Reform: What Changed This Month
New disclosure requirements are reshaping pre-contract negotiations in NSW. Here's what vendors and agents need to know about the March 2026 updates.
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NSW Contract Cooling-Off Period: The Technology Timeline Buyers Miss
How digital contracts and online settlement platforms are changing NSW's 5-day cooling-off period in ways most buyers don't realize until it's too late.
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Property Inspection Reports: Digital vs Traditional - What Actually Works
A practical comparison of digital and traditional building inspection reports from an agent's perspective. What buyers really need and what works in practice.
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Why Sydney Property Settlements Are Taking 8-12 Weeks in 2026
Settlement timeframes have blown out across Sydney, and it's not just conveyancer backlogs. The real bottlenecks are in systems nobody's talking about.