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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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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 real estate landscape.

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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…

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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.

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Population growth outpaces housing supply

Australia's population has hit 27 million, growing at a pace that is outstripping new housing supply, according to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Leaders need to master the art of saying “no”

Effective leadership involves knowing when to say "no" and empowering your team members.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…