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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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Sarah Savio’s journey from paddocks to pinnacle

Twelve years ago, Sarah Savio was immersed in animal science studies at university, specialising in horses and dreaming of a career in the equine world. 

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Property listings plummet as winter chill hits

Property listings across Australia experience a significant decline during winter months as homeowners postpone selling in favour of…

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Australian farmland prices set for modest rebound

Australian farmland prices are expected to return to modest growth in the year ahead following a period of…

Celebrity Homes

NBA star Ben Simmons’ Brooklyn apartment for sale for $17 million

NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has put his luxury Brooklyn apartment on the market for US$16.995 million following his…

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Australian property prices set to double by 2030

Property values across Australia could double in many areas by 2030 if current growth trends continue, with some…

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Duran Duran bassist sell Los Angeles home for $7.8 million

Duran Duran bassist John Taylor and Juicy Couture co-founder Gela Nash-Taylor have sold their longtime Los Angeles residence…

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New listings slow down in April

The Australian housing market experienced a slowdown in April, with new listings falling for the second consecutive month…

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Queensland rental market tightens further in 2025

Queensland's rental market has started 2025 with even fewer options for tenants as vacancy rates continue to tighten…

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NSW planning system reforms to streamline housing development

The NSW Government has passed significant reforms to streamline the planning system and accelerate housing development across the…

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Graham Norton lists historic Manhattan carriage house for US$5.59 million

Irish comedian and broadcaster Graham Norton has put his unique Manhattan carriage house on the market for US$5.59…

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Outer suburbs lead property price growth across Australia

Property prices in Australia's outer suburban areas are significantly outperforming inner-city markets, as buyers seek more affordable housing…

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Investor activity surges nationwide with Victoria lagging behind

Australian investors have ramped up their buying activity to near-decade highs, with Victoria being the notable exception according…

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AUSTROS finalists get set for the Auctioneering Championships

The 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) will feature novice auctioneers for the first time, marking a significant expansion…

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Obama’s former summer retreat hits market for $39 million

A luxurious Martha's Vineyard estate once rented by former President Barack Obama and his family has been listed…

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Labor’s housing policies set to drive prices higher before boosting supply

Labor's election victory has put housing affordability at the centre of Australia's political agenda, with policies that experts…

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Winston Churchill’s first home hits London market

Winston Churchill's former Mayfair apartment has been listed for sale for the first time in a decade, offering…

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Slowing inflation could mean a May rate cut is coming

Inflation has officially returned to the Reserve Bank of Australia's target band for the first time in over…

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Home prices reach new record high

Australian home prices have hit a new record high in April, with the national median price rising 0.20…

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Mel Gibson’s old Adelaide villa hits the market

A landmark Queen Anne villa in Adelaide's prestigious Unley with ties to Hollywood star Mel Gibson has been…

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Kristen Bell’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ home hits the market

A Mediterranean-style Los Angeles home featured prominently in the Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" has been listed for…

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Western Australia has the strongest economy but Queensland’s rising

Western Australia has retained its position as Australia's best-performing economy for the second consecutive quarter, while Queensland has…

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Industry faces critical anti-money laundering compliance deadline

Australia's real estate industry must prepare for significant regulatory changes as the government introduces mandatory anti-money laundering reforms…

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Housing taxes and regulations hindering federal affordability measures

State government taxes and regulations are threatening to undermine federal efforts to improve housing affordability.

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Jeff Bezos sells Seattle mansion for record-breaking US$63 million

Jeff Bezos has sold his waterfront Seattle-area mansion for US$63 million, setting a new record for the most…

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Sydney has the most unaffordable electorates

Sydney dominates the nation's housing affordability crisis, with 12 of Australia's 20 most unaffordable electorates located in the…

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McGrath expands with new Coolum office on Sunshine Coast

Longstanding McGrath Principals Chris Pace and Damien Michael have opened a new office in Coolum, expanding their presence…

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Lukas Pedder: From professional soccer to real estate in Mildura

Former professional soccer player Lukas Pedder has established a successful real estate business in Mildura since joining Area…

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Retirement living reforms could unlock nearly 60,000 homes

Proposed reforms to retirement living policies could release almost 60,000 homes back into the Australian housing market, helping…

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Rebecca Cuderman launches NGU Logan

Award-winning Queensland agent Rebecca Cuderman has launched her own business under the NGU Real Estate banner, opening the…

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Benny Blanco sells Chelsea condo below asking price

Music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco has sold his Chelsea apartment for US$3.6 million, nearly US$400,000 below the…

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New Zealand housing market finds its feet

New Zealand's housing market has found some stability following recent interest rate cuts, though experts warn there may…

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Jodie Jacobson: from cancer survivor to real estate success

Jodie Jacobson survived breast cancer and then decided to chase her passion in real estate with Besser &…

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The ultra-rich hideaway you’ve never heard of

A tiny, secretive city in California has become a haven for billionaires and multi-millionaires seeking privacy, exclusivity and…

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Stately Buckinghamshire estate with Hollywood pedigree lists for $59M

A historic English estate with links to nobility, Hollywood royalty, and actual royalty has been listed for sale,…

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Easter break sees auction volumes plummet nationwide

Auction volumes dropped dramatically across Australia's capital cities due to the Easter holiday period, with scheduled auctions down…