Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Ben Summons appointed as Kollosche’s new COO
Luxury real estate agency Kollosche has appointed Ben Summons as its new Chief Operating Officer to drive the business into a new era of growth.
Australian tenants lead worldwide adoption of rental tech
Australian renters are leading the way with property technology, and in the process enhancing their rental experience with…
Eviction rates highlight rental struggles in NSW’s outer suburbs
Tenants in Far Western NSW and outer Sydney suburbs are facing the highest risk of eviction, according to…
Building approvals decline raises concerns for housing targets
Building approvals for new homes in Australia have fallen significantly, raising alarm bells for the nation's housing targets.
Rental boom could be done and dusted
It looks like relief is on the way for struggling renters, with the rental market across Australia having…
Affordable homes outpace luxury market in price growth
Cheaper properties have experienced the strongest price growth over the past year, according to a leading property expert.
Housing market growth slows as spring listings surge
The Australian property market is showing signs of a slowdown, with national dwelling values rising by just 0.4…
Metricon Homes retains top spot as Australia’s largest home builder
Metricon Homes has maintained its position as Australia's largest residential builder for the ninth consecutive year, according to…
Industry warns against rent controls
Queensland's property industry is sounding the alarm over potential rent controls, warning they could further reduce rental availability.
Million-dollar suburbs hit record high despite affordability concerns
The number of Australian suburbs with median house or unit values of $1 million or more has reached…
Tight supply drags on property industry confidence
Property industry confidence remains stable despite concerns over tight levels of supply, according to the Property Council.
Higher taxes won’t solve housing crisis
Increasing taxes on housing will exacerbate affordability issues, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
McGrath agents join forces on Lower North Shore
A significant merger between McGrath's Hunters Hill and Lane Cove offices and its Crows Nest and Willoughby teams…
Government considers changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax
The federal government is exploring potential modifications to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, a move that…
How Art Sudharm turned a family goal into real estate success
A key factor in Art Sudharm's success in real estate has been her desire to support her family.
Innovation and focus on workplace culture drive the future of property management
The property management industry is seeing a rapid transformation, driven by rising revenues and new technology adoption, according…
Low-income Australians priced out of rental market nationwide
A new report reveals that Australians on the lowest incomes are facing severe rental stress across the country,…
Jellis Craig introduces new real-time vendor platform
Melbourne real estate group Jellis Craig has launched a new digital platform that it hopes will redefine transparency…
Domain launches Spring campaign to empower agents and guide buyers
Real estate platform Domain has unveiled its new Spring campaign, focusing on the trade-offs Australians face when choosing…
Nicole Jacobs joins Cohen Handler as Managing Director for Victoria
Leading Melbourne buyers advocate Nicole Jacobs has partnered with Cohen Handler to lead its Victorian operations.
Mark and Sam Forde Launch Harris South Coast
Mark and Sam Forde are set to launch Harris South Coast, marking a new chapter in the region’s…
Student housing sector to thrive despite international cap
Australia's student accommodation sector is expected to remain resilient despite the Federal Government's proposed cap on international student…
Affordable options still available for buyers with a small deposit
Despite rising property prices, there’s still hope out there from buyers with a deposit under $100,000.
Population growth outpaces housing supply
Australia's population has hit 27 million, growing at a pace that is outstripping new housing supply, according to…
Buyers take the lead as listings surge
Buyers are back in the driver's seat with surging property listings across the country providing more opportunities and…
Housing affordability measures fail to capture true costs
Current housing affordability measures are not accurately reflecting the real housing costs for lower-income households, according to new…
Industry wants more houses, not student caps
The government needs to do more than just cap international student numbers to deal with the housing crisis…
Proposed tax reforms would make negative gearing only available to some investors
A new report from RMIT University suggests using Australia's tax system to incentivise property investors to improve conditions…
Daniel Robinson: authenticity and focus drive success on the Mornington Peninsula
Daniel Robinson can clearly remember the moment when he knew he loved helping people in his real estate…
Markets predicting four rate cuts next year
Financial markets are pricing in four interest rate cuts in 2025, potentially bringing some relief to struggling Australian…
Leaders need to master the art of saying “no”
Effective leadership involves knowing when to say "no" and empowering your team members.
Auction markets show signs of cooling, but not everywhere
The auction market is showing signs of a slowdown, but there continues to be a big difference across…
REINSW names their top performers at the 2024 Awards
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has celebrated its top performers at its 2024 Awards…
More needed from Government to fix housing
Australia's housing crisis requires immediate and coordinated action from all levels of government, according to industry experts.
Investors flee rental market amid rising costs and new taxes
Property investors are abandoning the rental market in droves, with new data showing a significant increase in investment…