Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
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 confidence is starting to return.
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…
Greens take aim at dodgy landlords
The Australian Greens have unveiled a plan to establish a National Renters Protection Authority (NRPA) to enforce rental…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…