Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Colin and Karen Wallbank open Harcourts Southern Forests
Experienced real estate duo Colin and Karen Wallbank have launched Harcourts Southern Forests, taking over the existing Harcourts Manjimup office.
Ray White Elevate Group takes flight
Four leading offices across Sydney’s Inner West have come together to partner with Ray White.
Jaymee Le: Balancing motherhood and real estate
As a working mum with four children, Jaymee Le knows a thing or two about hard work and…
US buyers drive a surge in international interest for Australian property
International interest in Australian properties has seen a significant jump, with searches from overseas buyers and renters increasing…
Property market delivers record profits for Australians
Australia’s property market continues to solidify its reputation as a reliable wealth-building avenue, with a significant surge in…
Social housing and investor reforms urgently needed
The government needs to focus on building more social houses, eliminate policies like negative gearing and coordinate national…
Sydney records the highest prime rental growth in the world
Sydney has once again recorded the highest annual prime rental growth across 15 of the world’s leading cities.
Home buyers make offers after just 20 minutes
Home buyers in the UK, are spending less than 20 minutes looking at a home before putting in…
Senate launches enquiry to examine first home buyer finance
The Senate has voted to begin an inquiry examining the impact of Australia's financial regulations on home ownership,…
Record number of suburbs join Perth’s million-dollar club
Perth's property market continues to break new ground with a record 30 suburbs joining the million-dollar club in…
Spring selling favours vendors in Adelaide and Perth
The upcoming spring selling season is expected to be particularly good in Adelaide and Perth as vendors cash…
NAR facing lawsuit over access to listing platform
Beleaguered NAR has been hit with another lawsuit, however, this time it’s aimed at the industry requiring agents…
Foreign investors drive commercial property sales to $11.5 billion
Foreign investors have made a significant return to Australia's commercial property market, driving sales to $11.5 billion in…
Marcus Washington: Balancing success and lifestyle
A few years ago, Marcus Washington was struggling to find some sort of balance in his life.
Housing affordability remains challenging in New Zealand
Housing affordability in New Zealand continues to be strained despite weaker property prices and rising incomes.
Grant Hackett: Focus on purpose and meaning to succeed
If you want to succeed in real estate or sports you need to focus on finding your purpose…
Jason Leary joins The Agency in Queensland
Queensland agent Jason Leary has made the move to The Agency and is set to build on his…
Nick Matulic and David Aktas join forces with Kerry Jarvis
Leading agents Nick Matulic and David Aktas have partnered with Kerry Jarvis to create Ray White The Ryde…
Jamie Wood on finding success through auctions and innovation
Jamie Wood's journey from bricklayer to million-dollar agent and Principal at Ray White Barossa Valley and Two Wells…
One-minute data: Rental vacancy rate stabilises as investors return
The national rental vacancy rate held steady at 1.42 per cent in July, with some cities seeing improved…
One-minute data: Perth’s rental market shows signs of easing
Perth's rental market is showing slight signs of easing, with the vacancy rate inching up in July.
Buyers cautious with economy stuck between a ‘rock and a hard place’
The Australian property market is currently mixed with the economy trapped between a ‘rock and a hard place’…
LJ Hooker Penrith acquires a substantial rent roll
Peter and Kerrie Stanford are celebrating 30 years with LJ Hooker by acquiring a substantial rent roll in…
Ex-partners forced to live together to save money
Almost one in five Australians have been forced to remain living with an ex to save money on…
Population growth puts renters under extreme pressure
Surging population numbers are continuing to drive the rental crisis and politicians will need to answer for policies…
BresicWhitney unveils stunning Lower North Shore office
BresicWhitney has unveiled a stunning new office on Sydney's Lower North Shore, continuing its tradition of creating inspiring…
Thomas Crawford and Vincent Doran launch Crawford Doran
Top Adelaide agents Thomas Crawford and Vincent Doran have launched their own agency, Crawford Doran, in Adelaide's inner…
NSW to ban background check fees for renters
The NSW government is set to ban fees charged to prospective tenants for background checks when applying for…
International student caps not enough to free up housing
Universities across Australia could soon face new regulations limiting their international student enrolments to a maximum of 40…
One-minute data: Perth unit prices match 2014 peak amid soaring demand
Perth's property market is heating up, with unit prices reaching a decade-high milestone.
Barry Plant’s “Call-lympics” nets 1800 appraisals
Barry Plant's network-wide appraisal drive, dubbed the "Call-lympics," has resulted in over 1,800 appraisals booked during two short…
Valentina Parra finds work-life balance through auctioneering
When experienced sales agent, Valentina Parra, made the move to Ray White corporate, she realised she missed the…
Dwelling approvals fall as NSW housing faces a ‘perfect storm’
New dwelling approvals are declining across NSW and the state government’s approach to tackle the issue is leading…
Cash rate likely on hold, but a cut looms
Experts are predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia will be leaving the cash rate steady in August, but…
Malcolm French inducted into REIWA Rural Hall of Fame
Malcolm French from Elders Real Estate Geraldton has been inducted into the REIWA Rural Hall of Fame, recognising…