Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Why real estate’s biggest winners think like apprentices, not entrepreneurs
Harcourts performance coach, Sam Owens, believes the agents building million-dollar businesses aren't chasing quick wins – they're mastering the fundamentals that most skip over.
Reese Witherspoon’s former Malibu retreat listed for US$9.275 Million
The 1.86-acre coastal compound, now owned by YouTuber Cody Ko, features a mid-century main residence, entertainment barn, and…
Housing costs driving inflation despite RBA rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase highlights a growing disconnect between monetary policy and housing-driven…
HGTV designer Leanne Ford lists Venice compound for $4.45M
The four-bedroom retreat marks the Fords' first property purchase after losing their Rustic Canyon home in the Palisades…
CGT discount to cost $247 billion over next decade, analysis shows
New Parliamentary Budget Office figures reveal the tax measure will cost more in the next ten years than…
Government to sell off defence properties for $1.8 billion
Victoria Barracks sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among 67 defence properties identified for disposal as the…
Filmmakers’ cinematic mountain retreat hits the market
A stunning 1973 residence in Idyllwild is now on the market, having been reimagined into a dramatic, design-forward…
Dr Seuss La Jolla estate returns to market for $9.95 million
The oceanfront property where 42 beloved children's books were written faces a sealed-bid auction through UC San Diego…
Major bank warns the housing boom is ending for half of Australia
ANZ is predicting a market slowdown as the RBA admits rate cuts fuelled excess demand faster than expected.
Why relationships still matter most when buying a rent roll
Starting again in real estate is challenging at the best of times, but Mike Drennan was able to…
Hulk Hogan’s beachfront mansion hits market for nearly $11 million
The oceanfront Florida mansion of late wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has been listed for sale at $10.98 million…
Luxury French Riviera estate offers “White Lotus” lifestyle for US$69.25 million
A newly built luxury villa estate on the French Riviera is offering fans of HBO's hit series "The…
National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth
Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets,…
House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty
Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into…
Maria Bello lists architectural gem in Hollywood Hills
Actress Maria Bello has placed her modern Hollywood Hills home on the market for US$3.3 million (AUD$4.7 million),…
Historic Mayfair mansion with Kennedy connections hits market for £25 million
A historic Mayfair mansion with connections to Jackie Kennedy's family has been listed for sale for the first…
Ben August: Strategy over sales in Cairns
In an industry where many still rely on charm, slogans or pressure tactics, Ben August has built a…
How to write a real estate CV that actually gets you hired
What agencies look for in entry-level applicants and how to make your CV stand out without prior experience.
Housing market confidence strong but varies by state
Housing market confidence remains strong across Australia heading into 2026, despite growing economic challenges and affordability concerns that…
Uma Thurman’s former Manhattan duplex hits the market for $9 million
A luxury Manhattan duplex once owned by actress Uma Thurman has returned to the market with an asking…
Nicole Kidman sells luxury Sydney apartment for $8.5 million
Australian actor Nicole Kidman has sold one of her six apartments in Sydney's prestigious Latitude building for $8.5…
Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property
Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered…
“Mr Australia Day” Chris Garnaut seals record-breaking $895m shopping centre deal
Fawkner Property, led by founder Chris Garnaut, has finalised a historic $895 million acquisition of Erina Fair shopping…
Sam Guo: How the industry’s best agents outperform and stay ahead
After more than 20 years in real estate, Sam Guo has seen every version of the Gold Coast…
Rental prices hit record highs across Australia
National rental prices have reached unprecedented levels with the median weekly rent hitting a record $650 in December…
Gene Hackman’s Santa Fe estate hits market for $6.25 million
The Santa Fe compound where Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa lived for decades has…
Sonny Bono’s historic Palm Springs estate hits market for $7.49 million
The former Palm Springs estate of singer, congressman and city mayor Sonny Bono has been listed for sale…
Copper baron’s historic Gilded Age mansion hits market after extensive restoration
James McLean, a copper baron from the Gilded Age, built the impressive Belle Terre mansion in 1906 as…
Pop star Ricky Martin sells Manhattan condo for $6.15 million
Ricky Martin has parted ways with his longtime New York City residence, selling his Upper East Side condominium…
Model Kaia Gerber lists renovated Soho loft for US$5.79 million
Kaia Gerber has placed her meticulously renovated Soho loft on the market for $5.79 million (AUD $8.72 million)…
Commercial property confidence shows a big regional divide
Investor confidence in Australia's commercial property market is creating a clear division between high-performing and struggling states, with…
First-home buyers maintain record market share in New Zealand
First-home buyers across New Zealand are capitalising on lower mortgage rates and below-peak property prices, maintaining a record…
Australian housing market profitability reaches 20-year high
Australian residential property sellers experienced their highest profitability rate in over two decades during the September 2025 quarter,…
Andrew McCalman joins Besser+Co as Sales Manager & Licensed Estate Agent
Besser+Co has welcomed experienced Melbourne agent Andrew McCalman to the team, appointing him as Sales Manager and Licensed…
Hollywood ranch from ‘War of the Worlds’ hits market for $44 million
A sprawling California ranch that served as the backdrop for major Hollywood productions including "War of the Worlds"…