Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Property listings rise in May but remain below last year’s levels
New property listings across Australia increased 7.6 per cent in May compared to April, as the market rebounded following the Easter and Anzac Day holiday period,
Rental relief as prices drop across Sydney suburbs
Sydney's rental crisis is showing signs of easing with more than a third of suburbs experiencing drops or…
Audrey Hepburn’s former Hollywood home hits market at US$10.9 million
A historic Brentwood property once rented by iconic actress Audrey Hepburn has been listed for sale at US$10.895…
Half of Australians want household batteries with solar systems
Australia is experiencing a battery boom with one in two Australians looking to install household batteries alongside rooftop…
US luxury real estate market cools despite rising values
The US luxury housing market is experiencing a slowdown as both buyers and sellers take a cautious approach…
Former ‘High School Musical’ star’s LA home hits market for $4.375 million
Vanessa Hudgens's former Los Angeles residence has been listed for sale at US$4.375 million, marking the first time…
It now costs $2.52 million to buy a luxury home
The entry price for luxury homes in Australia has surged to $2.52 million, marking a dramatic 72 per…
New Zealand property market remains sluggish
Property values across New Zealand edged down slightly in May, with mixed results across the country.
Residential land prices hit record high amid supply shortages
Residential land prices have surged to a new record high as sales volumes plummet to their lowest level…
John Goodman’s historic New Orleans mansion hits the market for US$4.75 million
A historic mansion in New Orleans' Garden District owned by John Goodman and with connections to multiple celebrities…
Australian housing market on track for million-dollar medians nationwide
Australia's housing market is experiencing unprecedented growth that could see most capital cities reach million-dollar median house prices…
Development site prices soar despite interest rate hikes
Development site prices have risen by more than 75 per cent since 2020 despite sharp interest rate increases,…
Australian home prices hit new record as interest rates fall
National home prices have reached a new record high, rising 0.39 per cent in May to mark the…
US housing market shifts in favour of buyers
The US housing market has entered a buyer's market phase with nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers currently…
Chris Evans lists Los Angeles home for $7 million as he heads east
"Captain America" star Chris Evans has put his longtime Los Angeles residence on the market for US$6.99 million…
Facebook co-founder lists historic Hudson Valley estate for nearly $10 million
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes has placed their historic Hudson Valley estate on the market
Auction activity surges ahead of King’s Birthday long weekend
Capital city auction volumes are set to reach their third highest level this year with 2,816 homes scheduled…
Iconic filmmaker Stanley Kubrick’s former home hits the market
Stanley Kubrick's former Hertfordshire residence, where he created some of cinema's most influential works, has been listed for…
REIWA chief executive Cath Hart steps down after three years
Cath Hart has announced her resignation as chief executive of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA)…
Labor’s super tax could force SMSF property investors to sell
Labor's proposed superannuation tax on balances over $3 million could create significant challenges for Australians holding residential investment…
New home sales surge following interest rate cut
New home sales have jumped to their highest level in 12 months, signalling a potential recovery in the…
Houses outperform owner incomes as property market shifts
Australian houses have quietly outperformed their owners' earning capacity over the past year, with property values increasing more…
From A-League to auctions: Adam Pearce on the winning mindset that powers top performing agents
When it comes to the mindset of top performers, former A-League goalkeeper Adam Pearce doesn’t see a difference…
Emma Stone lists Austin mansion for $26.5 million after extensive renovation
Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and her husband Dave McCary have placed their Austin, Texas estate on the market…
Robyn Agius: Giving back while building success in Mackay’s Pioneer Valley
Mackay real estate agent Robyn Agius has built a thriving business while donating $1,000 from every sale to…
Australian Airbnb owners on alert as Spain removes 65,000 illegal listings
A landmark court ruling has forced Airbnb to remove tens of thousands of illegal tourist accommodation listings in…
NSW housing reforms showing promise but remain off target
The NSW Government has increased the speed of planning approvals, but remain a long way off meeting housing…
Western Sydney faces a severe housing shortage as construction lags
Western Sydney is experiencing a critical housing delivery crisis with construction falling dramatically short of what's needed to…
Oroton heir invests $10.25m in Clontarf property for redevelopment
Oroton fashion empire heir Tom Lane has purchased a harbourview home in Clontarf for $10.25 million, with plans…
Jim Carrey slashes price of longtime LA home by $10 million
Actor Jim Carrey has reduced the asking price of his Los Angeles home by US$10 million since first…
Realestate.co.nz appoints Rishi Ankus as General Manager – Sales
New Zealand's property platform realestate.co.nz has announced significant changes to its sales leadership team as the company approaches…
Taylor Swift’s former Cape Cod mansion hits market for US$14.5 million
A luxurious Cape Cod mansion once owned by Taylor Swift has been listed for sale at US$14.5 million,…
Mark McGoldrick claims the 2025 Auctioneering title
Mark McGoldrick of New Zealand has been crowned the 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Champion at the prestigious AUSTROS competition…
Regional Queensland the top spot for families leaving the major cities
Regional Queensland has emerged as Australia's most popular destination for relocating families, with 2.48 families moving in for…
Historic Bob Dylan album cover home hits market for US$5 million
A historic Woodstock, New York compound that served as the backdrop for Bob Dylan's iconic "Bringing It All…