Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
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 housing construction sector after years of stagnation.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New listings slow down in April
The Australian housing market experienced a slowdown in April, with new listings falling for the second consecutive month…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…