In this episode, we’re joined by Peita Piper, CEO and Executive Director of Avenue Bank — Australia’s first bank dedicated exclusively to bank guarantees.

Peita breaks down a long-standing pain point in the property sector: slow, manual, and uncertain bank guarantee processes that can delay developments and tie up capital. She explains how Avenue Bank is challenging that model through digitisation, speed, and a highly specialised approach — delivering same-day guarantees, greater flexibility, and a more streamlined experience for developers and tenants.

We also explore how bank guarantees fit across the full development lifecycle, from site acquisition through to post-completion, and why demand is growing across asset classes — particularly in industrial and logistics. Peita shares insights into the role of technology in modern banking, the importance of certainty and speed in property transactions, and why focusing on a single niche has been key to Avenue Bank’s success.

In this episode of ReadyTalk, our very own Scott Bremner is joined by Peter Vines, Managing Director of Ray White Commercial Western Sydney — a market leader operating at the centre of one of Australia’s most rapidly evolving regions.

With over two decades of experience across Sydney and Europe, Peter brings a grounded, real-time perspective on the major forces shaping commercial property today. In this episode, he unpacks the recalibration of yields, why many investors are choosing to “buy, not build,” and how construction costs, builder shortages and compliance pressures are reshaping development feasibility.

We also explore the surge in demand for subdivision land, the ongoing scarcity of serviced sites, and the role modular construction may play in improving delivery speed and affordability. Peter breaks down why Western Sydney remains the industrial powerhouse of the state — and how infrastructure like the Aerotropolis and the new airport are cementing its long-term appeal.

Beyond the market dynamics, he shares candid insights on leadership, culture, and why Ray White’s family-driven values and data-led platform were the right foundation for building a nimble, high-performing commercial agency.

In this episode of ReadyTalk, Jack Johnstone speaks with Cieran Kayes, one of Australia’s most dynamic and versatile property developers.

From starting out as a bricklayer under his father, to running some of Melbourne’s busiest pubs, and ultimately leading landmark developments with Edge Development Group, Cieran has built a remarkable career.

Jack and Cieran's conversation explores how timing and cashflow have shaped his journey, the challenges of turning heritage pubs into successful projects, and the risks he faced during market downturns like the GFC. Cieran also reflects on the evolution of Melbourne’s property market — from townhouses to apartments and beyond — and shares his views on building strong teams, mentoring the next generation, and even venturing into new areas such as NDIS housing.