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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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High school students increasingly drawn to real estate careers

Queensland high school students are showing strong interest in real estate careers, with thousands engaging with industry representatives at recent career expos across the state.

Celebrity Homes

Silvio Berlusconi’s “bunga bunga” villa on track for record-breaking sale

The sprawling Sardinian villa that once belonged to former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is close to being…

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Spring set to deliver property market boost as interest rates fall

The Australian property market is poised for its traditional spring revival, with the season historically delivering the strongest…

Franchise News

Ali Bandari: Building a real estate powerhouse in Geelong

Ali Bandari has transformed from high school graduate to real estate entrepreneur, achieving 137 property sales with Area…

Celebrity Homes

Historic Wedgwood showroom transformed into luxury Mayfair penthouse

A luxurious duplex penthouse with royal connections has hit the market in one of London's most prestigious neighborhoods…

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Housing affordability in New Zealand reaches a six-year high

Housing affordability across New Zealand has improved to its most favourable level since 2019, easing financial pressure on…

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Sydney ranks third for luxury rental growth

Sydney has emerged as one of the world's hottest luxury rental markets, recording the third highest growth globally…

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Pet-friendly workplaces unlikely to solve office vacancy crisis

Despite Australia having more pets than people, bringing furry friends to work is not the silver bullet solution…

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Home sale cancellations hit record high in the US as buyers retreat

Home purchase agreements in the US are falling through at the highest rate in years as buyers grapple…

Celebrity Homes

Former NASCAR champion lists luxury lakefront estate for $12 million

Former NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray has placed his custom-built mansion in Mooresville, North Carolina, on the market for…

Celebrity Homes

Fashion designer lists stunning Mosman home for $18 million

Bec + Bridge co-founder Bridget Yorston has put her Mosman property on the market with an $18 million…

Celebrity Homes

Tennessee estate with famous recording studio hits market for $24 million

A sprawling Tennessee estate featuring the renowned Dark Horse Recording studio, where music icons including Taylor Swift and…

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UK housing market sees strongest July sales since 2020

The UK housing market experienced its busiest July for property sales since the post-lockdown boom of 2020, as…

Celebrity Homes

Bachelor couple sells luxury Elsternwick home

Former Bachelor stars Sam and Snezana Wood have sold their renovated Elsternwick property, with industry sources indicating the…

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US home sellers playing the waiting game

The traditional summer surge in US home sales has stalled as sellers hold off listing their properties in…

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Rate cuts benefit different housing markets

Australia's housing market has responded differently to each of the three major interest rate cutting cycles since 2015,…

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Interior design boosts property values by up to 120 per cent

Professional interior design is proving to be a significant investment for homeowners, with new data showing designer homes…

Celebrity Homes

Hollywood power couple’s longtime home hits market for US$5 million

The longtime Los Angeles home of filmmaker John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands has been listed for sale…

Celebrity Homes

Heavy metal guitarist lists castle-inspired Las Vegas mansion for US$28 million

A castle-inspired mansion in Las Vegas owned by Five Finger Death Punch guitarist and founder Zoltan Bathory has…

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Cameron McIntyre to lead REA Group as new CEO

Cameron McIntyre has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of REA Group Ltd, set to take…

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Mark Sewell: Community connections drive success in Koo Wee Rup

Mark Sewell has built his real estate business on community connections and genuine client service, creating a powerful…

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Dubai property prices surge with villas leading the way

Dubai's real estate market is experiencing robust growth in 2025, with property prices climbing steadily through the first…

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ASIC review could unlock billions for property investment

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a targeted review that could potentially boost superannuation fund…

Celebrity Homes

Dubrows sell Beverly Hills mansion for $16.5 million

The luxury real estate market in Beverly Hills continues to thrive as celebrity couple Terry and Heather Dubrow…

Industry News

New Zealand property resale profits hit a decade low

Property owners in New Zealand are experiencing the lowest rate of resale profits in more than a decade…

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RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence

The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling…

Features

Rudy Grommen: Finding strength in family and team

Rudy Grommen's positive outlook has not only built a successful real estate career spanning 25 years but is…

Celebrity Homes

Brad Pitt acquires $12 million Hollywood Hills home

Hollywood star Brad Pitt has purchased a Spanish-style home in Los Angeles for US$12 million (AUD$18 million), adding…

Industry News

Property boom creates record number of Australian millionaires

Australia now boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of millionaires, with one in ten Australians holding wealth…

Celebrity Homes

Actress sells historic Case Study house above asking price

Lily Collins has sold her midcentury modern home in Pasadena, California for US$6.13 million (AUD$10 million), exceeding her…

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Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt

The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their guidance on how HELP debts are assessed during…

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Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for…

Celebrity Homes

Sarah Paulson sells her Hollywood Hills home for $3 million

Actress Sarah Paulson has found a buyer for her Hollywood Hills West home just three weeks after listing…

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New ACCC rules set to reshape commercial property deals with major supermarkets

Commercial property landlords with major supermarket tenants face significant regulatory changes from January 2026, with new mandatory ACCC…

Celebrity Homes

Kanye West’s former property transformed into $17 million Chumash-inspired estate

A Hidden Hills property once owned by Kanye West has undergone a dramatic transformation, with the original dwelling…