In the hustle and bustle of strata work, it is easy to be engrossed in the day-to-day grind.

For the April 2026 issue of the Real Estate Voice e-magazine, REIACT sat down with strata professionals Michael Grady (Grady Strata & Facilities) and Michael Fennell (LMM Solutions ) as well as Sowing Seeds of Hope Founder Rohan Samara to know more about what they do to ensure they make an impact beyond their strata work.

Read the full article on Page 48 here: bit.ly/realestatevoiceapril2026

2026 REIACT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE GALA DINNER TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

It's that time of the year! We are pleased to invite you to the 2026 REIACT Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner. Join us on Saturday, 22 August, at the National Convention Centre Canberra for a spectacular night of celebration as we recognise the best of the ACT real estate community.

Get your tickets here: https://www.reiact.com.au/awards-for-excellence (ticket sales will close on 14th August).

This year's theme is Saturday Night Fever, so get ready for an evening of disco glamour, shimmering moments and just the right amount of sparkle! 🪩

A huge thank you to our major corporate partner Allhomes and corporate sponsors BAL Lawyers, MyConnect, The Rent Roll Finance Broker, Seeder Finance, JML Trades, ACT Property Inspections, Detector Inspector, Cloudstaff, First AML
Macquarie Bank, @HR Command and ITAnomaly

Happy Monday! Find out what's happening for REIACT and its members this week ⬇
22nd - 27th June 2026

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
23 June - REIACT Webinar: Understanding the science behind a rent roll valuation (register here: bit.ly/reiactrentrollvaluation)
ACT Licensed Agents (Class 1 & 2) - complete your CPD before 30 June, check the REIACT Training page for courses to help build your CPD (www.reiact.com.au/services/training/)

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆
25 June - REIACT attending a Minister’s Roundtable on the Lease Variation Charge System

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
23 June - REIACT Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner ticket sales open

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
Contact REIACT if you want to be part of the REIACT Board Committees
REIACT Awards - Complete your entry submissions via the online Awards platform by 6th July
Property & Strata Managers and colleagues - Register for the National Property & Strata Managers Day (register here bit.ly/2026npsmdact)

FINAL CHANCE to support your favourite auctioneer!

Watch our senior auctioneers from the 2026 REIACT Auctioneering Championships in action and vote for your favorite here: bit.ly/2026allhomespeoplechoiceauctioneer

The winner, who will receive the 2026 Allhomes People’s Choice Award - Auctioneer of the Year will be announced at the REIACT Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner to be held on Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at the National Convention Centre Canberra.

A big thanks to our major corporate partner Allhomes.

Real Estate Agent as a profession comes with a number of duties, including the fiduciary duty to act in a client’s or principal’s best interest, requiring loyalty, confidentiality and transparency.

However, conflicts of interests can arise and sometimes present themselves in ordinary transactions where relationships, interests and benefits are left undisclosed until it is too late.

In the April 2026 issue of the Real Estate Voice magazine, BAL Lawyers provides some tips to help agents avoid a potential conflict of interest spiralling into an occupational disciplinary issue.

Read the full article here: bit.ly/realestatevoiceapril2026

In a recent column for the Australian Property Investor Magazine, REIACT CEO Maria Edwards says that the presence of an established and transparent Energy Efficiency Rating system in the ACT property market has helped consumers and investors make more informed choices, with energy-efficient homes offering lower running costs, stronger long-term appeal and greater attraction for tenants.

Read the full article here: https://www.apimagazine.com.au/news/article/how-energy-efficiency-ratings-are-quietly-reshaping-property-values