Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Say ‘no’ to sell more: Matt Lancashire’s blueprint for luxury real estate
Most agents spend their careers trying to win every listing they can. Matt Lancashire took the opposite approach - deliberately turning down properties below a certain price point to build a luxury brand.
House prices could flatline for 20 years
A new analysis suggests the structural tailwinds behind Australia's property boom have exhausted, with tax changes adding further…
Auction clearance rates fall below 2022 downturn levels
Five weeks of weak results signal buyer demand has softened faster than the last correction, though improving inflation…
Budget tax changes spark new-build demand
Removing negative gearing on established properties is a win for developers, but experts say investors should be wary…
Budget housing measures could trigger economic ripple effects beyond prices
Ray White's chief economist warns that fewer property transactions mean less stamp duty revenue and reduced spending across…
Brisbane investors under the pump as Olympic construction crunch intensifies
As Sydney and Melbourne lose momentum, Brisbane's housing shortage, Olympic infrastructure pipeline, and record-low supply are creating a…
Darren Piper: A decade of pioneering the buyer’s agent space
When Darren Piper took a holiday in late 2016, he couldn't stop thinking about one thing – becoming…
Dallas Cowboys coach lists Texas home as commute takes its toll
Brian Schottenheimer is selling his McKinney property for $3.8 million ($AUD5.9 million) to move closer to the team's…
Short-term rentals outnumber vacancies 36 to one in some locations
New research reveals the scale of Australia's short-term rental sector and what it would take to regulate it…
Redfin launches exclusive listing tier to compete in pre-market wars
The new "Early Access" category prioritises listings from Redfin and Compass agents, signalling an escalation in the battle…
Granny flats take flight near Western Sydney International Airport
Homeowners in five councils can now build secondary dwellings up to 85 square metres, reversing restrictions that blocked…
Budget’s negative gearing changes could cut investor borrowing by 20%
Experts warn the proposed reforms will hit borrowing capacity before they touch tax returns – and the numbers…
The framework that turns data from a burden into a business advantage
With softer market conditions emerging in Melbourne and Sydney, Harcourts' Head of Data and Analytics shares the metrics…
Sydney’s Northern Beaches leads the nation in resale profits
New data shows almost all Australian homeowners are selling at a profit, with Sydney and Queensland dominating the…
Reserve price disclosure could backfire on Victorian vendors
A new survey shows that 94 per cent of property owners would change their selling strategy if forced…
Baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. lists Florida mansion for US$27 million
The 13-time All-Star's custom-built Windermere estate reflects how luxury lakefront values have transformed in Central Florida since 2008.
The tough compliance conversation every PM needs to have
With sweeping rental reforms reshaping the market, property managers like Sophie Kennedy Rush are navigating a new reality…
Trump Tower Gold Coast scrapped as developer calls brand ‘toxic’
Valentine's Day handshake at Mar-a-Lago turns to mud-slinging in under three months, with both parties blaming the other…
Talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael relists historic Hudson Valley estate
The 15,000-square-foot Elizabethan manor returns to market at US$5 million (A$7.9 million) after price cuts totalling US$1.5 million…
All Properties Group rebrands to Avenue Property after 19 years
Queensland independent agency unveils new identity designed to unify its Logan and Gold Coast operations under one scalable…
Henry Wong: Building bridges beyond real estate
Henry Wong has built a leading real estate business by understanding that success comes from adding value beyond…
What is land tax, and how does it affect property investors?
Property taxes have been thrust back into the spotlight on the back of changes to negative gearing and…
Regional markets triple capital city growth as buyers chase affordability
Western Australia dominates national rankings with Busselton leading all 50 major regional areas, while selling times in Albany…
Daniel Brennan: from property management to Perth’s boutique buyer’s agent
A passion for property and a desire to work for himself led Daniel Brennan, founder of DV Buyers…
Angelina Jolie lists historic Cecil B. DeMille estate for US$30 million
The six-bedroom Los Angeles compound, once home to Charlie Chaplin, hits the market as the actress reportedly prepares…
Victoria greenlights $330m build-to-rent projects adding 800 rental homes
Two Melbourne towers approved under fast-track program, but housing groups call for transparency on developer contributions.
Ben Affleck hands over control of his US$50m Beverly Hills mansion to Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is now responsible for all sale costs after Ben Affleck transferred his share of the property…
Harry Potter producer’s Versailles-inspired Knightsbridge townhouse hits market
The Grade II Listed property, which served as a sculpture studio for Queen Victoria's portrait and later housed…
Nearly half of Australians blame federal government for housing crisis
New research reveals trust in Canberra has plummeted 8 per cent in three months as 72 per cent…
Jamie Hershman: Agency Matters – a business built on empathy, transparency and skill
Jamie Hershman's journey into real estate began with a frustrating experience as a first-home buyer that left him…
eXp World Holdings acquires NextHome, rebrands as AGNT
The deal creates a dual-model platform offering agents and entrepreneurs a choice between franchise ownership and cloud-based brokerage.
Reality TV divorce leads to $5.25 million Miami Beach villa purchase
Todd Nepola bought the Ritz-Carlton Residences property for his ex-wife Alexia Nepola, one year after the couple finalised…
Investor lending surges at fastest pace in a decade despite rate rises
Property investors borrowed $42 billion in the year to March, while first home buyers retreat from the market
Vern Fitzgerald: From wine sales to winning deals in Brisbane’s Bayside
Vern Fitzgerald has found his calling as a buyer's agent in Brisbane's Bayside market.
Selena Gomez lists Tom Petty’s former LA mansion for US$6.5 million
The Encino property, originally built by the late rock star after an arson attack destroyed his previous home,…