In this episode of The Crunch, we’re joined again by REIWA President Suzanne Brown to unpack what actually played out across WA real estate in 2025 and what agents and property managers should be watching as we head into 2026.

Suzanne breaks down the real market drivers behind the headlines, where the pressure points showed up for sales and property management, and what surprised even those closest to the industry. We also look ahead to 2026, covering expectations around supply, demand, regulation, and where agents should be focusing their energy as conditions continue to shift.

Former pro athlete turned Perth real estate agent, Corey Adamson joins The Crunch.

Corey’s path to property is anything but standard. From US professional baseball to elite WA footy then back home into real estate, his career has been built on discipline, pressure and performance.

In this episode we unpack:
• How his sports background shaped his mindset in business
• The transition from professional sport to selling property
• Working alongside Paul Tonich and what that partnership has taught him
• Using social media as a serious business tool, not just content for content’s sake
• Standing out in a crowded Perth market without losing authenticity

Plenty of practical takeaways for agents, plus a few good stories along the way.

This week we’re joined by Tim Lane, Executive Manager of Policy & Advocacy at REIWA, to unpack the incoming Anti Money Laundering reforms and what they actually mean for WA real estate agents.

From July 2026, many agents will fall under the AML/CTF regime for the first time. That means new compliance obligations, new processes, and very real consequences if you get it wrong.

In this episode, we cover:

• What the new AML reforms are and why real estate is now in scope

• Which real estate activities and businesses are affected

• What agents will need to do differently day to day

• Customer due diligence, reporting obligations and record keeping in plain English

• Common concerns REIWA is hearing from WA agents

• What agents should be doing now to avoid a last-minute scramble

If you’re a sales agent, business owner or running an agency in WA, this is one episode you don’t want to skip.

AML Resources -

REIWA AML Home page: https://members.reiwa.com.au/s/advocacy/anti-money-laundering

Includes the webinar recordings, FAQs, back issues of newsletters.

AUSTRAC: https://www.austrac.gov.au/amlctf-reform

REIWA and First AML partnership: https://members.reiwa.com.au/s/products/first-aml