Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Ronan Keating forks out $6.3m for super-exclusive Tamarama home
The Voice judge and wife Storm secured the rainforest property with only pedestrian access.
Neil Valentine: Building a business around helping people first
Neil Valentine has built his buyer's agency business on a simple philosophy - put people first, and success…
Homeownership intentions slip as more Aussies hit pause on buying
New survey data shows homeownership intentions falling across all age groups, with nearly half of aspiring buyers held…
Hannah Gill launches Podium Property Management to help PMs build their own business
Podium Property Management launches with a model designed to let experienced PMs build ownership in their portfolios as…
Auctions vs private treaty: choosing the right method, not the familiar one
Discover when each sales method works best, and why great agents prioritise alignment over preference.
Blackstone’s Australian property chief steps down after a decade of deals
Chris Tynan oversaw a tenfold increase in real estate assets to $50 billion, including the record $24 billion…
Home price growth slows as rate rises bite
National prices still climbing, but more than three-quarters of markets are losing momentum as affordability pressures mount.
Westpac predicts cash rate surge to highest level since GFC
The bank's forecast of three more hikes this year puts it sharply at odds with other major lenders…
The three leadership levers that unlock high-performing sales teams
For many real estate businesses, the difference between an average month and a standout one rarely comes down…
From ‘Odd Couple’ to oddly luxurious: Heather Randall’s $9.5M NYC condo is on the market
Heather Randall, widow of "The Odd Couple" star Tony Randall, is seeking US$9.5 million (A$15.1 million) for the…
Sunshine Coast leads regional migration as city exodus continues
New data shows capital-to-regional moves at second-highest level since the pandemic, with Brisbane now losing residents to the…
Anthony Nardella: Breaking records on the Mid North Coast
Anthony Nardella has been breaking street records throughout his career, but his journey to becoming one of the…
Orlando Bloom lists Malibu home for $18.5 million after Katy Perry split
The actor purchased the property with Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr in 2011 for $3.8 million.
Victorian Government approves 1,500 new CBD homes including 65-storey tower
Major Melbourne project adds density to the CBD as approvals rise but viability concerns remain. $495m tower moves…
Reality TV couple buys second penthouse in same LA tower
Terry and Heather Dubrow paid US$13.75 million (A$21.8 million) for the unit directly below their existing penthouse, potentially…
Investor borrowing jumps 64% amid tight rental market
A new report shows almost all investor sales in late 2025 turned a profit, with South Australia and…
Katharine Hepburn’s Manhattan townhouse takes fourth price cut
The Oscar winner's home of six decades is now asking US$6.195 million (A$9.8 million), down from US$7.2 million…
Jo Koy lists sculptural Las Vegas mansion with tree trunk staircase
The comedian is asking $11.25 million (AUD$17.8 million) for the architectural home, which features a Brutalist exterior, Zen-like…
Simone Chin: From ballet to Brighton real estate success
Simone Chin has built a leading real estate business in Brighton, Melbourne, grounded in discipline, creativity and a…
Explore Property announces new ownership for Cairns office
Explore Property has announced a new chapter for its Cairns office, with established agents David Hall and Shaun…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s ex-Gold Coast mansion back for sale
The four-block riverfront mansion, once home to Dwayne Johnson during filming, offers a rare opportunity to secure one…
National vacancy rate drops to 1.1% as rental squeeze tightens
Darwin and Hobart lead rent rises with double-digit annual growth, while Perth and Brisbane remain among the tightest…
Ewan McGregor’s ex-wife lists Brentwood mansion for $77,000 a month
The six-bedroom Los Angeles property, awarded to Eve Mavrakis in their 2020 divorce settlement, sits next door to…
Victoria floats seller-funded building inspections, but not until 2027
The Allan government says home sellers should cover inspection costs, but the policy won't be legislated until after…
Neil Casey’s journey: Helping investors succeed
After a life-altering health scare, Neil Casey turned past investment failures into a boutique buyer’s agency focused on…
Fitness mogul Kayla Itsines secures $13m Gold Coast waterfront estate
The Sweat app co-founder has been struggling to find the right property in southeast Queensland's competitive prestige market.
Sydney’s cheapest homes now leading market price growth
First-home buyers and expanded government schemes are flipping the script on Sydney's traditional prestige-led housing cycle.
Miranda Lambert’s Texas childhood home listed for US$1.6 million
The 25-acre compound where the country star grew up includes two houses, a shooting range and a pond…
Why the best agents are thriving while others wait for the market to change
In a market where vendor expectations and buyer reality sit far apart, precision beats patience every time, according…
Stacey Mitchell: From marketing director to property matchmaker
After a successful career as a marketing director across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, Stacey Mitchell made…
Rental growth slows but Gold Coast houses now cost more than Sydney
National rents have stabilised rather than declined, with lifestyle markets overtaking traditional capitals at the top of the…
Singer Rufus Wainwright lists quirky Laurel Canyon home for $2.3 million
The 1926 storybook property features a turret library with 15-foot bookshelves and Tudor-style interiors where Wainwright wrote his…
Family suburbs tipped for growth that agents should focus on
Almost 40 per cent of this year's top growth suburbs were chosen for their appeal to families –…
David Lynch’s Hollywood Hills compound sells for US$13 million
The late filmmaker's sprawling creative estate, built over decades, found a buyer six months after listing – though…
Tim Allen: From finance broker to buyer’s agent
From an 18-year-old investor to a dual-licensed expert, Tim Allen’s journey highlights how mastering finance and transparent advocacy…