Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
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 climbed to share second place.
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…
Housing taxes and regulations hindering federal affordability measures
State government taxes and regulations are threatening to undermine federal efforts to improve housing affordability.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rebecca Cuderman launches NGU Logan
Award-winning Queensland agent Rebecca Cuderman has launched her own business under the NGU Real Estate banner, opening the…
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…
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…
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 &…
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…
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,…
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…
More pain for tenants as rents re-accelerate
National rental prices have picked up pace in the first quarter of 2025, reversing the slowing trend observed…
Canadian real estate investment in US threatened by political tensions
Growing tensions between the United States and Canada are raising concerns about the future of billions in Canadian…
US sellers optimistic about housing market despite high interest rates
Most homeowners looking to sell their properties this year are confident they will get their asking price or…
Retail sector poised for growth as investor confidence returns
The Australian retail property sector is showing strong signs of recovery with investment volumes rebounding and growth expected…
Comedian Celeste Barber sells her Central Coast home for $1.045 million
International comedian Celeste Barber and her husband Api Robin have sold their Central Coast home for $1.045 million,…
Worldwide data centre market set to reach US$4 trillion by 2030
The worldwide data centre market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections indicating it will reach US$4 trillion by…
Australia facing GFC-level rental price hikes
Australia's rental market is experiencing price increases not seen since the Global Financial Crisis, with projections indicating more…
US real estate agents urged to diversify as TikTok faces uncertain future
TikTok has received a 75-day extension to comply with US regulations requiring the platform to either sell its…
Iconic ‘Full House’ San Francisco home sells for US$6 million
The famous San Francisco home featured in the hit '90s sitcom "Full House" has changed hands for US$6…
New listings surge in Sydney and Melbourne
Property listings across Australia have shown strong growth with national new listing volumes increasing 6.1 per cent in…
Australian retail vacancy rates decline as market shows resilience
Australia's retail property market continues to strengthen with vacancy rates falling to 4.7 per cent in December 2024,…
Australian home values spike 39 per cent over five years
National home values have climbed 39.1 per cent over the past five years, adding approximately $230,000 to the…
Michael Wood named The Agency Victoria GM of Sales
The Agency has appointed highly acclaimed real estate professional Michael Wood, as General Manager of Sales at The…
Storybook cottage features doors from Peter Rabbit movie set
A charming country property in Kurrajong Hills has hit the market featuring the doors used in the set…
US warehouse sector faces pressure amid trade tensions
Trade war concerns are sending shockwaves through the warehouse and logistics real estate sector in the US, with…
Western Sydney emerges as Australia’s leading industrial hub
Western Sydney's industrial market has made a strong start to 2025, boosting its position as Sydney's premier industrial…
Japanese investors dominate Australian office market with $600m Sydney purchase
Japanese property investors continue to lead the Australian commercial property market with Daibiru Corporation acquiring a premium Sydney…
Rental growth slows but landlords still hold the upper hand
Australia's rental market is showing signs of cooling with growth hitting a four-year low, though landlords remain firmly…
Rosie O’Donnell sells NYC penthouse at significant loss after relocating to Ireland
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell has finally found a buyer for her New York City penthouse after nearly two years…
Housing market maintains growth momentum following February rate cut
The housing market has recorded its third consecutive month of price growth, with March data showing continued momentum…