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The Importance of Effective Onboarding: A Key to Long-Term Success

In the competitive world of real estate and property, securing top talent is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in ensuring that new hires integrate seamlessly into your company’s culture and hit the ground running. This is where effective onboarding comes into play. A well-structured onboarding process not only boosts employee productivity and retention…

Navigating the New Rental Laws in South Australia: What It Means for Property Managers and Tenants

South Australia’s recent rental law reforms have introduced significant changes, aiming to balance tenant rights and landlord responsibilities. While these changes are designed to create a fairer rental market, they’ve also caused a stir among property managers and landlords. Here’s a detailed look at the new laws and how property managers can adapt to retain…

Top Jobs in the Real Estate Industry in Australia 2024

The real estate industry in Australia is experiencing robust growth, driven by a dynamic economy, increasing urbanisation, and innovative property technologies. This growth has created diverse job opportunities within the sector. BROWSE JOBS Here are some of the top jobs in the Australian real estate industry for 2024: 1. Real Estate Agent Real estate agents…

Essential Skills: Your Guide to Skills in Real Estate Employers are Looking for.

In the fast-paced world of real estate, success isn’t just about buying, selling, or managing properties—it’s about mastering a diverse array of skills that set you apart as a top-tier candidate. At Gough Recruitment, we understand that navigating the competitive landscape of real estate requires more than just technical expertise. That’s why we’ve compiled a…

Update & Optimise Your Online Profile and Boost Your Property Career

In today’s digital age, your online profile is more than just a virtual resume—it’s a dynamic platform that showcases your expertise, personality, and professional journey. For those in the property industry, where trust and personal branding are paramount, maintaining an updated and optimised online profile is crucial. Here’s how you can enhance your online presence…

Exit Wave: Property Managers Leaving in Droves, Posing Challenges for Real Estate Sector

In the face of an unprecedented mass exodus, the traditional Property Management model finds itself on shaky ground. Recent statistics reveal that over a quarter of Property Managers are expected to abandon the industry within the next five years, surpassing attrition rates across all other sectors in Australia. This alarming trend sheds light on the…

The AI Revolution in the Australian and Asian Property Industry

In an era defined by technological innovation, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the property industry is poised to reshape the landscape in Australia and Asia. As forward-thinking companies increasingly integrate AI solutions, the transformative potential becomes clear, offering unprecedented efficiency, insights, and opportunities across the entire property sector.   1. Smart Decision-Making with…

The Role of a Strata Manager

Strata living, with its unique blend of individual ownership and communal responsibilities, creates a dynamic environment where the role of a strata manager becomes integral. As a representative entrusted with facilitating efficient property management, the strata manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of strata schemes or body corporates. For job seekers…

Australian Living Wage Update: Navigating the Path to Fair Compensation.

The concept of a living wage has been embedded in Australia’s labor history since the groundbreaking labor law of 1907, decreeing that every worker deserves a wage ensuring a reasonable standard of living. Fast forward to today, and the minimum wage has become a hot topic, sparking perpetual campaigns for increases. Inflation, an ever-present force,…

Why You Should Start Hiring for 2024 Now

The key to staying ahead in recruitment is often a matter of timing. The year 2024 is on the horizon, and while it may seem early to start thinking about your hiring needs for the future, there are compelling reasons to get a head start.   Here’s why you should consider initiating your hiring process…

10 Free Resources for Real Estate Professionals

Whether you are just starting your career in real estate or you have years of experience in this area, it is always useful to…

How to Quickly Grow your Career in Real Estate in 2022

There’s never been a better time to start and grow your career in the real estate industry. As the nation emerges from pandemic lockdown,…

How to Start a Career in Real Estate?

A career in real estate has plenty of benefits in Australia. As house prices continue to climb across the nation, the Australian dream of…

Today’s Hot Jobs in Real Estate

2021 was going to be the year that saved us. We just didn’t anticipate ongoing lockdowns across Australia’s major population centres! However, there’s good…

Is Hybrid Work Here to Stay?

Hybrid work is the new buzz phrase. With businesses experimenting to find the optimum blend of office and home-based working, the sweet spot is…

Top 7 Skills for Real Estate Professionals

What are the top skills for Real Estate professionals? We asked our Recruitment Consultants and Talent Managers across Australia about it, and now can…

Interview Tips

There is no need to explain how important an interview is in a job-seeking process. We at Gough Recruitment are happy to guide our…

Resume Tips

The primary aim of your resume is to secure an interview so you can sell yourself to a prospective employer. It provides the first…

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