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Rowan Crosby

Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.

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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 ahead as Victoria ramps up inner-city housing, though developers warn feasibility is still tight.

Celebrity Homes

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…

Industry News

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…

Celebrity Homes

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…

Celebrity Homes

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…

Franchise News

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…

Franchise News

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…

Celebrity Homes

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…

Industry News

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…

Celebrity Homes

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…

Industry News

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…

Franchise News

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…

Celebrity Homes

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.

Industry News

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.

Celebrity Homes

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…

Features

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…

News

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…

Industry News

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…

Celebrity Homes

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…

News

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 –…

Celebrity Homes

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…

Franchise News

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…

Celebrity Homes

Demi Lovato’s Hollywood Hills home hits the market for US$10.9 million

The four-bedroom estate above the Sunset Strip spans more than an acre with panoramic views from Downtown LA…

News

Adelaide homes selling faster than any other capital city

Properties in some suburbs are changing hands within two weeks of listing, with houses spending a median of…

Celebrity Homes

Castle Rumble hits market after decades of rejected offers

The handcrafted medieval-style castle at Waterford West comes with development approval for more than 100 residential lots.

News

Data reveals what draws women to Australia’s most female-friendly suburbs

Ray White analysis of 2,226 areas finds family infrastructure, lifestyle appeal and industry clusters matter more than price…

Celebrity Homes

Denzel Washington’s film apartment sells for record Brooklyn price

The DUMBO penthouse featured in Spike Lee's latest thriller has set a new benchmark for Brooklyn luxury real…

News

Trend-driven renovations could cost sellers up to $36,000

New research reveals one-third of renovation regrets stem from high-maintenance design choices that buyers are now pricing into…

Commercial

Commercial property isn’t out of reach, but it does demand a different mindset

NAI Harcourts Australia’s Head of Commercial, Tom Donnelly, says building a sustainable commercial career isn’t about having all…

News

NT and outer Sydney lead the nation’s hottest housing markets

New research identifies 30 suburbs where prices are moving so fast that accurate price guides have become genuinely…

Franchise News

Mark Mendel: Making buyer’s agents accessible for everyday Australians

Mark Mendel didn't set out to become a real estate agent, but twenty-five years later, he's revolutionising how…

Celebrity Homes

Bend It Like Beckham’ producer lists restored German mansion for €21 million

Film producer Ulrich Felsberg spent nearly two decades restoring the 120-year-old Neo-Baroque manor overlooking the Rhine.

News

New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers

The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…

Celebrity Homes

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot lists Malibu penthouse for $8.75 million

The actress and her husband are seeking a US$3.75 million profit on the oceanfront property after extensive renovations.

News

First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit

Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…