Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Demi Lovato’s Hollywood Hills home hits the market for US$10.9 million
The four-bedroom estate above the Sunset Strip spans more than an acre with panoramic views from Downtown LA to the Pacific.
Adelaide homes selling faster than any other capital city
Properties in some suburbs are changing hands within two weeks of listing, with houses spending a median of…
Castle Rumble hits market after decades of rejected offers
The handcrafted medieval-style castle at Waterford West comes with development approval for more than 100 residential lots.
Data reveals what draws women to Australia’s most female-friendly suburbs
Ray White analysis of 2,226 areas finds family infrastructure, lifestyle appeal and industry clusters matter more than price…
Denzel Washington’s film apartment sells for record Brooklyn price
The DUMBO penthouse featured in Spike Lee's latest thriller has set a new benchmark for Brooklyn luxury real…
Trend-driven renovations could cost sellers up to $36,000
New research reveals one-third of renovation regrets stem from high-maintenance design choices that buyers are now pricing into…
Commercial property isn’t out of reach, but it does demand a different mindset
NAI Harcourts Australia’s Head of Commercial, Tom Donnelly, says building a sustainable commercial career isn’t about having all…
NT and outer Sydney lead the nation’s hottest housing markets
New research identifies 30 suburbs where prices are moving so fast that accurate price guides have become genuinely…
Mark Mendel: Making buyer’s agents accessible for everyday Australians
Mark Mendel didn't set out to become a real estate agent, but twenty-five years later, he's revolutionising how…
Bend It Like Beckham’ producer lists restored German mansion for €21 million
Film producer Ulrich Felsberg spent nearly two decades restoring the 120-year-old Neo-Baroque manor overlooking the Rhine.
New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers
The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot lists Malibu penthouse for $8.75 million
The actress and her husband are seeking a US$3.75 million profit on the oceanfront property after extensive renovations.
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…
John Lewis abandons ambitious UK rental housing venture
The retail giant has scrapped plans to build 10,000 homes, blaming rising interest rates and construction costs for…
National rental vacancy rate hits three-year high as market pressure eases
Melbourne leads capital cities with highest vacancy rate while Hobart remains the tightest rental market in the country.
Agents need strategy over ‘hustle’
Agents need to move away from the ‘hustle and grind’ mentality and focus more on strategic planning, according…
Retired MLB star lists Oklahoma estate with professional baseball field for $12 million
Seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday's 136-acre property, where he trained two sons who became first-round draft picks, is now…
House hunting now the biggest stress for Australian movers
New research reveals finding a property to buy or rent consumes dozens of hours and ranks among the…
Michael Lezaja: Finding purpose in property success
Michael Lezaja has found his true calling helping everyday Australians build wealth through property.
South Australian Labor pitches $500m land fund in housing push
Premier Peter Malinauskas has unveiled stamp duty relief for downsizers and a revolving land acquisition fund as Labor…
Land prices surge as supply constraints choke new home building
Median residential land prices hit a record $391,420 nationally, with land costs rising three times faster than inflation…
Historic New York Times estate hits market at US$75 million
The 268-acre Connecticut property, built for the Sulzberger publishing family in 1900, showcases the scale of America's ultra-luxury…
Play School star Monica Trapaga lists her Southern Highlands retreat
The beloved television presenter found creative solace in Moss Vale during the pandemic – now she's ready for…
Explore Property launches new website and flexible agreement model to support next phase of growth
Explore Property has unveiled a new website and refreshed brand platform designed to support its next stage of…
Councils unlock surplus land: new affordable housing pipeline for agents
New resource walks local governments through identifying unused depots and facilities that could become homes for low-income households.
Daniel Condon: Following family footsteps to real estate in Frankston
After 20 years with the same agency, Daniel has doubled his income while staying true to his grandfather's…
How to build a referral machine
Real Estate Coach Jimmy Burgess shares the exact strategies top-producing agents are using to build businesses powered by…
Gen Z now most likely to consider regional move
New research shows almost half of 18-to-29-year-olds are contemplating leaving metro areas, overtaking Millennials as the generation most…
KISS rocker Gene Simmons cuts Beverly Hills mansion price to $12.5 million
The 76-year-old bassist has reduced his asking price by US$1.5 million but says he won't sell to "schmucks."
Jack Freestone: From farm kid to property expert
From farm renovations to founding Buyer Collective, Jack Freestone's property journey spans first-time investments to multi-million dollar developments…
Brian Henderson’s former Middle Cove home asking $15.95m at auction
The late newsreader Brian Henderson’s architecturally significant residence has been extensively renovated since its 2021 sale and now…
Justin Baldoni lists Ojai estate for $8.9 million amid legal battle
The filmmaker and his wife Emily are selling their 10-acre compound while his court case with Blake Lively…
First home buyer loans hit record size as deposit scheme takes effect
The average first home buyer mortgage jumped 8.5 per cent to $607,624 in the December quarter, the largest…
Victoria’s property tax reliance highest in Australia
Victoria is forecast to rely more heavily on property taxes than any other state in Australia, with new…
Leo Edwards: Digital pioneer transforming coastal real estate
Former financial services professional Leo Edwards has transformed coastal real estate near Melbourne through digital innovation, building a…