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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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Louis and Kathy d’Espagnac open Coronis Pelican Waters

Louis and Kathy d'Espagnac have opened Coronis Pelican Waters, a new partnership franchise with the Coronis Group.

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Leanne Nehme relocates to Bella Vista

Leanne Nehme has moved her LJ Hooker agency to a new location in Bella Vista, rebranding as LJ…

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Ray White Queensland celebrates top performers at annual awards

Ray White Queensland has recognised its top performers at the 2023-24 annual awards ceremony held in Brisbane.

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New listings hit a decade high in the capital cities

Capital cities have experienced a significant increase in new listings, with Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra recording their highest…

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Strata industry faces calls for higher standards

Real estate industry bodies in New South Wales and Victoria are demanding higher professional standards for strata managers…

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Majority of Australians want house prices to fall

Most Australians want to see house prices decrease over the next five years, according to new polling data.

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National vacancy rate drops to 1.39 per cent

Australia's rental market tightened last month, with the national vacancy rate falling to 1.39 per cent in August,…

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You can’t rely on technology alone for property purchases

The industry is urging buyers not to overlook the importance of physical property inspections, despite advancements in AI.

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Victorian Government’s Airbnb tax faces backlash from investors

Victorian Government’s Airbnb tax faces backlash from investors

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Housing shortfall grows as Australia misses National Housing Accord target

Australia is set to fall short of its National Housing Accord target by over 166,000 homes, according to…

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Spring selling season kicks off strongly

The first weekend of Spring selling has started strongly with active buyers driving up clearance rates right around…

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RBA warns interest rates to remain high as inflation persists

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock has warned that interest rates will remain elevated for an…

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Rental crisis persists despite slowing rental growth

Australia's rental crisis remains severe despite a modest easing in rent increases in some areas, according to new…

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Lydia Sheridan Takes the Helm as JLL’s New Head of Marketing for ANZ

Lydia Sheridan has been appointed as JLL's new Head of Marketing for Australia and New Zealand. With 17…

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Haiven Property expands its reach in Perth

Award-winning independent Perth agency Haiven Property is getting set to open a new location in Applecross, amidst another…

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Shady and Narges Attia launch Attia Real Estate

Shady and Narges Attia are looking to expand their growing reputation, having launched their own real estate brand,…

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Planning systems failing regional Australia

Regional Australia is facing a severe housing crisis as planning systems struggle to keep up with demand, according…

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Nick Boyd appointed CEO of Belle Property

Nick Boyd has been named Chief Executive Officer of Belle Property, Hockingstuart and Acton | Belle Property, taking…

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Perth dominates list of top family-friendly suburbs

Perth has emerged as the leading city for family-friendly suburbs in Australia, according to new research.

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First home buyers forced to adapt amid rising costs

First home buyers are increasingly purchasing properties alone or using government-backed schemes to enter the property market, as…

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Home building approvals hit a 14-month high

New home building approvals in Australia have reached their highest level in 14 months, in a sign that…

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Inland property prices surge as buyers look beyond the coast

Home buyers are starting to look beyond the beach, with inland areas experiencing a boom in prices as…

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Greens take aim at dodgy landlords

The Australian Greens have unveiled a plan to establish a National Renters Protection Authority (NRPA) to enforce rental…

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Rent.com.au sees rising revenues

Leading rental portal, Rent.com.au has seen rising revenues last financial year, as it looks to grow its RentPay…

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Ray White Rural and Livestock celebrates 30 years of success

Ray White Rural and Livestock recently held its annual awards ceremony in Toowoomba, marking 30 years since the…

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Belinda Beekman: Building a community-focused real estate business

Belinda Beekman always felt that when you live and work in a community as a real estate agent,…

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Elite Retreat auction raises over $30,000 for children’s charity

A successful charity auction at this year's Elite Retreat on Hayman Island has raised more than $30,000 for…

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Home buyers prioritise lifestyle this Spring selling season

Home buyers are putting lifestyle first this Spring selling season, alongside traditional factors like location and size.

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The suburbs where homeowners hold onto property for 20 years

Certain Australian suburbs are seeing homeowners hold onto their properties for more than two decades which is double…

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New laws aim to improve strata living in NSW

The NSW government has introduced new legislation to restore confidence in strata living and investing, targeting issues with…

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realestate.com.au launches AI room renovation tool

realestate.com.au has launched an AI-generated styling tool that allows users to digitally renovate property images.

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DOJ sues RealPage over rent-pricing algorithm

The US Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, accusing…

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Eddy Piddington brings fresh energy to Ray White Northern Beaches

Leading agent Eddy Piddington has joined Ray White Northern Beaches, bringing over 20 years of local expertise to…

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Townhouses drive New Zealand’s housing market transformation

New Zealand's housing landscape has undergone a significant shift, with townhouses emerging as a key driver of growth,…

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Kathy Sweeney’s Asset Building Club turns five

RE/MAX Living broker owner Kathy Sweeney has celebrated the fifth anniversary of her Asset Building Club (A.B.C.), an…