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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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Ray Ellis appointed CEO of CENTURY 21 Australia

Experienced real estate leader Ray Ellis has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of CENTURY 21 Australia.

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REA Group CEO Owen Wilson announces retirement

REA Group's Chief Executive Officer Owen Wilson has announced his intention to retire from full-time executive roles in…

Industry News

Leadership takes centre stage at Launch 2025

Leadership was the focus at Ray White's Launch 2025 event, where more than 1,200 members gathered at the…

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Office vacancy remains stable as new supply hits market

The Australian office market is showing resilience with CBD vacancy rates remaining relatively stable, despite significant new supply…

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Domain’s Head of Customer Solutions Angus Ferguson departs after successful tenure

Domain's Head of Customer Solutions, Angus Ferguson, is set to leave the company after six years of leading…

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Consumer confidence surges as rate cuts loom

Consumer sentiment in Australia has reached its highest point in nearly three years, as speculation grows about potential…

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Agents are optimistic about house price growth in 2025

The majority of real estate professionals are predicting house prices will increase in 2025, with improved affordability and…

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Luxury real estate is in for a change in 2025

The luxury real estate market is poised for big changes in 2025, with more balanced market conditions, growing…

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REIA unveils seven-point plan to tackle housing crisis

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a comprehensive election commitment plan aimed at addressing Australia's…

Celebrity Homes

Olympic Legend Mo Farah Lists Surrey Mansion for $12 Million

Four-time UK Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah has placed his luxury Surrey mansion on the market, seeking…

People Moves

Blake Lowry joins BresicWhitney Inner West

Award-winning Inner West agent Blake Lowry has made the move to BresicWhitney, strengthening the group's presence in key…

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Property prices dip as market momentum slows

National home prices have recorded their first decline of the year, dropping 0.08 per cent in January, though…

Celebrity Homes

Historic Mayfair mansion with royal connections hits market for $29M

An exquisite townhouse in Mayfair, once home to British Foreign Secretary James Harris and host to Emperor Napoleon…

People Moves

Jae Choi to lead new Belle Property Sunnybank office

Belle Property continues its Queensland expansion with experienced local agent Jae Choi heading up their new Sunnybank office.

People Moves

Jess Culling leads Place Redcliffe Peninsula opening

Place Estate Agents has expanded its presence in the Moreton Bay Region with the official opening of Place…

People Moves

Sally O’Connell named CEO of Abercrombys

Leading finance and real estate executive Sally O'Connell has been appointed as the new CEO of Abercrombys, effective…

Franchise News

Sarah McCallum: taking control of your business

Making the transition from a franchise to running her own business was a watershed moment for Sarah McCallum,…

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Rental market shows signs of cooling as availability improves

The Australian rental market is showing early signs of easing, with slower price growth and improved property availability…

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New Zealand coastal suburbs see extraordinary growth patterns

New Zealand's coastal property market has experienced exceptional growth across both islands, with some areas achieving up to…

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The One Conference helps elevate agents in 2025

More than 800 real estate professionals from across Australia gathered at The Star in Brisbane for The One…

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Property investors target consistent markets

Property investors are increasingly understanding the value of consistent markets over boom locations, with new research revealing the…

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How can you build client trust?

Trust and longevity are rare commodities in real estate, but for Gavin Ottaway, they're the cornerstone of his…

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First home buyers flock to Victoria as ‘rentvesting’ gains momentum

First home buyer loan activity is surging across Australia, with Victoria emerging as the nation's leading destination for…

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Sam Hatzistamatis: where analytics meets people in property management

Success in property management comes down to two critical elements - understanding the numbers and managing people.

People Moves

Sonia Lennon joins Harcourts SA leadership team

Experienced property management professional Sonia Lennon has been appointed as Property Management Operations Manager at Harcourts South Australia.

People Moves

Jo Phelps returns to Harcourts SA

Jo Phelps has been appointed as State Operations Manager/Events at Harcourts SA, marking her return to the company…

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Land prices surge past inflation and construction costs

National land prices have hit record highs, outpacing both consumer inflation and building costs as supply constraints continue…

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Singapore’s Ho Bee Land launches takeover bid for AVJennings

Ho Bee Land has entered a bidding war for Australian homebuilder AVJennings, offering A$391 million in a move…

Celebrity Homes

Melbourne Cup winner’s iconic Lavender Bay home hits the market

A breathtaking Lavender Bay residence, owned by championship thoroughbred horse owner and Melbourne Cup winner Fergus Doyle, is…

Celebrity Homes

Actor Jeremy Renner makes a tidy profit on renovated LA mansion

Hollywood star Jeremy Renner has sold his extensively renovated Los Angeles home for US$12.4 million.

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Property slowdown gives NZ buyers the upper hand

New Zealand's property market continues to experience a slowdown, with national property values falling nearly 18 per cent…

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Property listings surge to highest levels since 2017

The property market has seen its strongest year of new listings since 2017, giving buyers more choice and…

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Dr Sarah Bell: don’t be left behind by the tech revolution

Technology is already changing real estate, reshaping the way agents and property managers connect with clients, whether we…

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This Florida mega-mansion could be America’s most expensive home

A planned luxury compound in Manalapan, Florida, is pushing the boundaries of high-end property with a staggering US$285…

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Queensland first-home buyers can soon rent rooms without losing benefits

First-home buyers in Queensland will soon be able to rent out spare rooms without risking their grants or…