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06/06/2026

Happy double long weekend! It truly is Winter here; if you’ve stayed put for the public holiday, this morning gave us a good preview of the chilly mornings ahead. I’m thankful the sun came out in time for me to thaw the ol’ fingers and hit record for you…

Are you getting our newsletters? Every Sunday, I’ll dish you up a juicy insight or hot property topic, direct to your inbox. Even the boring stuff gets a good sprinkle of the ‘Claire’ flavouring so rest assured, it’s far from being Yet Another Thing in your inbox.

Jump over to our website, click the banner and share your deets, because lately we’ve covered the ‘missing middle’ rezoning of our ‘burbs, how AI can help (and hinder) your property search, and tomorrow, it’s all about the new Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing legislation. Aka, ‘AML’ for short.

Now, I love a good acronym as much as the next Canberran, but some of these terms (such as PEP, or Politically Exposed Person) need further explaining. Especially for those working in the public sector, either here or on a posting overseas.

This AML legislation comes into force in just over three weeks’ time, so while there’s been much chatter amongst real estate agents and agency owners, I’ve not seen much in the way of buyer education. And as you know, we’re all about that.

So join me tomorrow, settle in with your Sunday morning cuppa, and I’ll step you through the what-why-when-where and how of these changes, to help you understand what’s relevant to you.

Have a lovely long weekend, and stay warm out there!

29/05/2026

Office tour time!
If you’re coming in for a meeting, here’s a short guide of how to find us, where to park, and what to expect. We look forward to seeing you 😊

This week I’ve been on a flying visit through Melbourne for this year’s national real estate awards. One of those trips ...
23/05/2026

This week I’ve been on a flying visit through Melbourne for this year’s national real estate awards. One of those trips where it’s so fast, you get whiplash at the airport!

And it’s an incredible moment for us, as we’re stepping up this year as finalists in the Small Agency of the Year category. ✨
Meaning, from all real estate agencies across Australia, both sales and buyer’s agencies, we’re recognised as one of just 7 finalists for 2026. Super-duper proud of the work we do for our clients, and the relentless improvements that Sarah and I have strived to implement.

It was a beautiful night to come together, celebrate and connect, and support our good friends across the industry. Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners, it’s always an honour (this was our 6TH trip to the National awards - just wow) and a huge thanks to my wonderful friend Cate Bakos Property for joining me for the evening.

16/05/2026

It’s been one of those days today and I’m coming to you a little bit later than usual! Nothing like juggling it all, and juggling it all at once, right?
Our newsletter tomorrow is a juicy one. If you, like me, are well and truly sick of hearing about the budget, well I’ve got a treat for you. We’re doing the budget but as only the Sunday newsletter style can.
I’ll see you in your inbox tomorrow morning!

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day for this Sunday!
We’ve had some very excited mums become homeowners today, and it’s been very special to share their joy and celebrate their success.

This week’s newsletter is very mum-themed. I hope it’s a timely and helpful one for you, as it’s packed with sage advice for this time of year. As an expert list-maker, I know my mum would’ve been proud as punch, and I can’t wait to share this very practical and timely piece with you.

Wishing all mums a beautiful day tomorrow, and as always, I’ll see you in your inbox with our Sunday newsletter. ☕️

02/05/2026

Inconsistencies across the industry catch buyers off-guard every single week. And nowhere is this more visible right now than when auctions don’t sell.

Some properties are ‘passed in’.
Some are ‘held over’.
Some finish on a ‘vendor bid’. 😑

In each scenario, post-auction conversations can unfold in wildly different ways, and all are heavily controlled by the agents who play the auction game.

I love a good auction, don’t get me wrong, but when the process fails to achieve a result? All transparency is gone. Buyers are often frustrated by an opaque and poorly explained process. Or they assume what happened at another auction will repeat here. That is a critical error, and a fatal mistake many buyers make.

It’s also the topic of my newsletter tomorrow. Huzzah! Grab your Sunday cuppa and join me, as I unpack the murky waters of post-auction dramas with you. ☕️

25/04/2026

Have you noticed the term ‘auction clearance rates’ being bantered about by the media lately? As property websites multiply and data becomes increasingly hidden, this magic number can vary wildly depending on the source. Lately, it’s plummeted - but like an iceberg, there’s more happening beneath the surface than the headline number tells you.

In this week’s newsletter, I’ll be uncovering whether this metric matters to you as a buyer, why it varies so much, and how we approach things as professional buyers (spoiler alert: we have our own recipe, which I’ll share with you!)

So grab your Anzac bikkie and dunk it in your Billy tea this Sunday, and let me unpack the wonderful world of auction clearance rates with you.

Want in on these emails? Join our newsletter via our website. It’s that easy. I’ll see you in your inbox on Sunday!

18/04/2026

Ever wondered how Canberra’s 99-year leasehold land works? It’s a question we get asked all the time. What happens when it’s time for renewal? What’s the impact as a buyer in the ACT? And how did this whole thing come about??

You’re in luck, because in my newsletter tomorrow, I’ll be demystifying our land title system and answering these hot little questions for you. Canberra has more than a few quirks, and this one’s a biggie. 🏡

I’ll see you in your inbox on Sunday morning, grab your spiced chai and lean into Autumn with me as we unpack this topic together.

11/04/2026

“Begin with the end in mind”. Sage advice, especially where property is concerned.

In tomorrow’s newsletter, I’m sharing my own story of my first purchase. It was horrible. For a multitude of reasons, which I’ll share with you in my Sunday piece, which is all about foundational buying.

Done well, it sets you up with a sound base for future success and maximises growth potential. Done poorly, however, and you’ll set yourself back several years (or more), while you can only sigh in hindsight and rue the lost opportunities.

Grab your morning cuppa tomorrow, and I’ll see you in your inbox!

04/04/2026

Happy Easter! Taking a breather from auctions this long weekend but open homes are very well attended. Big groups, extended families coming through, complete with guests in town tagging along too from the gist of the conversations I’ve been overhearing.

Tomorrow’s newsletter is our capstone piece, to finish off our mini-series all about buying prior to auction (or not).

So grab your cuppa and a choccie egg - or shove one inside your hot cross bun and melt it in the microwave like my 10-year-old self still loves to do - and join me as we finish off this juicy topic together.

I’ll see you in your inbox on Easter Sunday! 🐣

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