Opinion

In 2015, an Australian agent did something the real estate industry wasn’t ready for: he listed and sold homes on Facebook.

Every year, as the monsoon sweeps across India, it reshapes more than just the landscape. Torrential rains test the strength of buildings, reveal the weaknesses of infrastructure, and slow construction to a crawl.

Australian real estate figurehead Charles Tarbey, Chairman and Owner of CENTURY 21 Australasia, has officially commenced his international expansion into the Indian and UAE property markets, completing a strategic multi-city tour following his acquisition of the master franchise rights for both regions in late 2024.

In this episode, Real Estate Today’s Nic Fren sits down with Adam to discuss the mindset shift from elite sport to real estate, and how the lessons from the pitch are shaping his career in property.

The Indian real estate sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation in 2025, shaped by rapid urbanisation, regulatory reforms, technological disruption, and evolving consumer expectations.