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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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Tara Christianson appointed as National Customer Training Manager at REA Group

REA Group has appointed Tara Christianson as National Customer Training Manager, partnering with Luke Dore to lead customer training initiatives across franchises, ownership groups and agencies.

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Streamline Property Buyers wins at REIQ awards

Brisbane's Streamline Property Buyers has secured the Buyers Agency of the Year award for the second consecutive year,…

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Knight Frank expands Asset Management Services in Tasmania

Knight Frank has established two new Asset Management Services teams in Hobart and Launceston, marking a significant expansion…

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REIA announces 2025 board leadership team

REIA has announced its 2025 board leadership team, with Leanne Pilkington continuing as president and Hannah Gill as…

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Callum Donders: becoming a top agent at 25

When Callum Donders graduated from university during COVID with a marketing degree, he never imagined he'd become one…

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Renovations outpace new builds as homeowners opt for upgrades

Homeowners are increasingly choosing to renovate rather than build new homes, with renovation spending now accounting for 40…

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Sydney suburbs show strong growth potential despite a slowdown

A number of suburbs in Sydney continue to show resilience and growth potential, even with prices slowing down…

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Shared living on the rise

Rising costs and creative solutions are reshaping Australia’s housing market.

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Artemus Group acquires iconic New Farm property

Artemus Group, the hospitality company behind Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves, has expanded with the purchase of an iconic…

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Capital cities could accommodate three million new homes

New research has identified the potential for more than three million additional strata units to be built across…

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Hamish Firth expands Ray White footprint with Coolah office

Experienced rural real estate agent and business owner Hamish Firth has opened his third office, Ray White Coolah,…

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First home buyers finding creative ways to enter the market despite rising costs

First home buyers are now saving less than half of what they were a year ago as the…

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Commercial property market surges as investor confidence returns

Australia's commercial property market has shown resilience in 2024, with average sale prices increasing by seven per cent…

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Affordability shifts towards the unit market

A shift towards unit living is gaining steam as house prices continue to surge across Australia's capital cities,…

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Thomas McGlynn takes the helm at REINSW 

The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has announced Thomas McGlynn as its President.

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City exodus: four in ten eye a move to regional Australia

Four in ten city residents are now considering a move to regional Australia, as new research reveals mounting…

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‘Mum and Dad’ investors the key to affordable housing

Small-scale property investors could play a big role in addressing Australia's affordable housing crisis, according to new research.

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Ray White Northern Beaches expands with ninth office

David Walker and Charles Caravousanos have expanded their footprint on Sydney's Northern Beaches, acquiring Hunter Estate Agents in…

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NAR’s REACH program crowned top PropTech accelerator

The National Association of Realtors' (NAR) REACH technology growth program has been named PropTech Outlook's 2024 Accelerator of…

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New home sales lift as market rebounds

New home sales jumped in October, with an 8.8 per cent increase compared to September, signalling a potential…

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REINSW calls for clear expectations in planning reform

The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has cautiously welcomed the state government's new Housing Delivery Authority.

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Cathy Freeman and Dom Price to present at Ready25

REA Group has released the first speaker details for Ready25, the biggest property industry event of 2025, set…

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WA real estate industry celebrates excellence at REIWA Awards

Western Australia's real estate industry has recognised its top performers at the prestigious REIWA Awards for Excellence, with…

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Queensland’s best recognised at excellence awards

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has hosted its largest ever Awards for Excellence, celebrating outstanding achievement…

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Experts worried immigration is overwhelming housing supply 

Australia's leading experts on housing are worried that Australia’s high levels of immigration are hurting housing affordability and…

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Record property listings across capital cities

Capital city property buyers are being given the most choice in a decade, as new listings hit record…

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New $900 million fund to boost construction productivity

The Federal Government has announced a significant new initiative aimed at addressing productivity challenges in the building and…

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Property markets remain resilient despite high rates

Property markets across Australia continue to show remarkable resilience in the face of high interest rates, with several…

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Ray White Queensland shows true partnership spirit

Ray White Queensland partners with Brisbane Lions during challenging period, demonstrating commitment to long-term success.

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Travis and Emma Smith launch Harcourts Drysdale

Husband and wife team Travis and Emma Smith have opened Harcourts Drysdale on the Bellarine Peninsula, bringing their…

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Will Torres to establish new headquarters

Will Torres has announced the acquisition of a new headquarters for Torres Property in Coorparoo, marking a significant…

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Adam Boettcher launches McGrath Ipswich

McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of McGrath Ipswich, with Adam Boettcher appointed as Principal and Dane…

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Harris Real Estate named Residential Agency of the Year

Harris Real Estate has taken out the prestigious Residential Agency of the Year award at the REA Group…

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Leo Widjaja: building success through genuine connections

Leo Widjaja never imagined a chance meeting at a diving course would lead to a successful career in…

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Real estate agencies face hidden risks with overseas freelancers

Cybersecurity experts are warning Australian real estate agencies about the dangers of using overseas freelancers for outsourcing operations.