Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Jade Fitzgerald: Building a family business with a personal touch
Jade Fitzgerald’s journey into real estate began with a less-than-ideal experience—one that would ultimately shape the foundation of her business.
The Australian dream is alive but not the same as before
New analysis of OECD data suggests homeownership remains within reach – but the path has changed dramatically.
Not all business is good business in property management
Hayley Mitchell on why property management's talent crisis starts, and ends, with the decisions agencies make before they…
Nothing but net! NBA star Jeff Green sells Miami mansion for $24.6 million
The Houston Rockets forward offloaded his custom-built Pinecrest estate for nearly $10 million below asking price, adding to…
Property sector leads AI adoption at nearly 70 per cent
New research shows property services are leading SME AI adoption in Australia, with early users reporting faster growth,…
Paul Neshausen: From corporate burnout to luxury real estate success
Paul Neshausen has built a highly successful real estate career in Auckland after walking away from the corporate…
Sam Mansy: Building a lifestyle empire in Surfers Paradise
From working 3am breakfast shifts while building a real estate career to running a thriving business, Sam Mansy…
Hollywood love story home: Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra’s retreat for sale
The mid-century home served as a sanctuary for the silver screen star during her marriage to Frank Sinatra
Affordable regional suburbs dominate buyer demand hotspots
New data reveals Victorian and Tasmanian suburbs are seeing enquiry surges of up to 313 per cent, signalling…
Former Bondi Rescue star Harrison Reid exits Sydney with $1.5m apartment sale ahead of NZ agency move
Celebrity lifeguard Harrison Reid has sold his Rose Bay apartment for $1.5 million and relocated to New Zealand,…
Property manager vacancies hit 5,300 as six-figure salaries fail to stem exodus
New data reveals the scale of the workforce crisis, with Victoria's 1,100 vacant roles reflecting the toll of…
Anna Younan: Building success through transparency and trust in Camden
Anna Younan didn't dream of becoming a real estate agent as a child – but nineteen years later,…
Lizzo sells her Beverly Hills home at a loss after price cuts
The Grammy-winning artist listed the property for nearly $16 million but accepted an offer closer to $12.5 million…
Domi Antalfy: putting buyers first in Sydney
Domi Antalfy has built her buyer's agency business on a simple principle — genuine care for her clients,…
Billionaire Chris Ellison’s $57.5m Perth mansion hits market after 16 years
The MinRes founder's riverfront estate in Mosman Park is expected to reset Western Australia's house price record, with…
Brisbane and Perth booms to come to an end in 2027
New analysis shows Australia's property market splitting in two, with rate hikes failing to cool the hottest capital…
Why the best agents haven’t changed, even as everything else has
Technology has transformed how agents market, search, and operate, but according to Explore Property founder Andrew Acton, the…
Pete Davidson lists New York retreat for US$2.27m after three years
The comedian says the 1930s cottage was "literally like living in paradise" but needs to be closer to…
Real estate agencies urged to prepare for the Payday Super countdown
With three months until the 1 July deadline, the ATO is urging agencies to check their payroll systems…
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith: Building a business on communication and community
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith has built a leading real estate business in Bondi Junction on a simple principle - communicate…
Trina Henry: Building a family legacy in Gold Coast real estate
After 25 years in real estate, Trina Henry is leveraging the @realty OASIS model to build her own…
$85 billion savings drain: over half of Aussie raiding cash to cover rent, mortgages, and essentials
Over half of Aussies have tapped into their savings in the past year, with housing costs, everyday essentials,…
Sharon Osbourne lists LA mansion nine months after Ozzy’s death
The 1930s Hancock Park estate, which the couple spent years restoring, returns to market at US$17 million (approximately…
Monique Treder: Finding an edge in Sydney’s buyer’s agency space
For Monique Treder, success in the buyer's agency industry came when she stopped trying to be someone else…
She’s out! Roxy Jacenko lists Paddington HQ as she exits Sydney
The Sweaty Betty PR founder's former headquarters hits the market following her move to Singapore, with an auction…
Milan emerges as tax haven alternative as wealthy flee Gulf conflict
Italy's flat-tax regime and European lifestyle are drawing high-net-worth individuals away from Dubai, with property prices in Milan…
Call reluctance: three beliefs that stop agents making the calls that win listings
When prospecting feels uncomfortable, the problem usually isn't your script – it's what you're telling yourself before you…
Hugh Jackman takes a hit on his New York apartment
The Australian actor and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness have cut almost US$10 million from the asking price of…
Construction costs threaten housing affordability despite cooling prices
Ray White's chief economist warns rising building costs and renewed supply chain disruptions will worsen affordability, even as…
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…