The ACCC has made realestate.com.au rewrite its agency contracts. For three years REA cannot require or incentivise agencies to list all or most of their properties with it, or push them into premium listings. No finding of wrongdoing, no penalty - but agents now have a choice to explain to vendors.

South Australia has opened a select committee into the conduct of real estate professionals - underquoting, appraisals, undisclosed faults, rental bidding. Submissions close 23 October. REISA's Andrea Heading wants scrutiny that is evidence-based, and a reminder that agents are not building inspectors.

Two Queensland licences, on opposite ends of the same provision: Tony O'Doherty in the Supreme Court arguing an Irish conviction should not cancel a Queensland licence, decision reserved - and a Brisbane agent sentenced this week over child abuse material. Plus arson at a Jacobs Well agency, a second Result Strata director banned, NSW Smart Rental Bonds statewide, and the modelling that says the 2027 CGT changes add eight years to a young saver's deposit.

Then Sarah Cincotta on why investors are leaving, what landlords are really saying in the Facebook groups, and why retention is the growth strategy nobody is running.

Before the Weekend is a weekly podcast for Australian property professionals, hosted by Kasey McDonald and Peter Schravemade. New episodes every Friday.