Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Billionaire Chris Ellison’s $57.5m Perth mansion hits market after 16 years
The MinRes founder's riverfront estate in Mosman Park is expected to reset Western Australia's house price record, with strong interest already registered from Asian and Australian buyers.
Brisbane and Perth booms to come to an end in 2027
New analysis shows Australia's property market splitting in two, with rate hikes failing to cool the hottest capital…
Why the best agents haven’t changed, even as everything else has
Technology has transformed how agents market, search, and operate, but according to Explore Property founder Andrew Acton, the…
Pete Davidson lists New York retreat for US$2.27m after three years
The comedian says the 1930s cottage was "literally like living in paradise" but needs to be closer to…
Real estate agencies urged to prepare for the Payday Super countdown
With three months until the 1 July deadline, the ATO is urging agencies to check their payroll systems…
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith: Building a business on communication and community
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith has built a leading real estate business in Bondi Junction on a simple principle - communicate…
Trina Henry: Building a family legacy in Gold Coast real estate
After 25 years in real estate, Trina Henry is leveraging the @realty OASIS model to build her own…
$85 billion savings drain: over half of Aussie raiding cash to cover rent, mortgages, and essentials
Over half of Aussies have tapped into their savings in the past year, with housing costs, everyday essentials,…
Sharon Osbourne lists LA mansion nine months after Ozzy’s death
The 1930s Hancock Park estate, which the couple spent years restoring, returns to market at US$17 million (approximately…
Monique Treder: Finding an edge in Sydney’s buyer’s agency space
For Monique Treder, success in the buyer's agency industry came when she stopped trying to be someone else…
She’s out! Roxy Jacenko lists Paddington HQ as she exits Sydney
The Sweaty Betty PR founder's former headquarters hits the market following her move to Singapore, with an auction…
Milan emerges as tax haven alternative as wealthy flee Gulf conflict
Italy's flat-tax regime and European lifestyle are drawing high-net-worth individuals away from Dubai, with property prices in Milan…
Call reluctance: three beliefs that stop agents making the calls that win listings
When prospecting feels uncomfortable, the problem usually isn't your script – it's what you're telling yourself before you…
Hugh Jackman takes a hit on his New York apartment
The Australian actor and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness have cut almost US$10 million from the asking price of…
Construction costs threaten housing affordability despite cooling prices
Ray White's chief economist warns rising building costs and renewed supply chain disruptions will worsen affordability, even as…
Ronan Keating forks out $6.3m for super-exclusive Tamarama home
The Voice judge and wife Storm secured the rainforest property with only pedestrian access.
Neil Valentine: Building a business around helping people first
Neil Valentine has built his buyer's agency business on a simple philosophy - put people first, and success…
Homeownership intentions slip as more Aussies hit pause on buying
New survey data shows homeownership intentions falling across all age groups, with nearly half of aspiring buyers held…
Hannah Gill launches Podium Property Management to help PMs build their own business
Podium Property Management launches with a model designed to let experienced PMs build ownership in their portfolios as…
Auctions vs private treaty: choosing the right method, not the familiar one
Discover when each sales method works best, and why great agents prioritise alignment over preference.
Blackstone’s Australian property chief steps down after a decade of deals
Chris Tynan oversaw a tenfold increase in real estate assets to $50 billion, including the record $24 billion…
Home price growth slows as rate rises bite
National prices still climbing, but more than three-quarters of markets are losing momentum as affordability pressures mount.
Westpac predicts cash rate surge to highest level since GFC
The bank's forecast of three more hikes this year puts it sharply at odds with other major lenders…
The three leadership levers that unlock high-performing sales teams
For many real estate businesses, the difference between an average month and a standout one rarely comes down…
From ‘Odd Couple’ to oddly luxurious: Heather Randall’s $9.5M NYC condo is on the market
Heather Randall, widow of "The Odd Couple" star Tony Randall, is seeking US$9.5 million (A$15.1 million) for the…
Sunshine Coast leads regional migration as city exodus continues
New data shows capital-to-regional moves at second-highest level since the pandemic, with Brisbane now losing residents to the…
Anthony Nardella: Breaking records on the Mid North Coast
Anthony Nardella has been breaking street records throughout his career, but his journey to becoming one of the…
Orlando Bloom lists Malibu home for $18.5 million after Katy Perry split
The actor purchased the property with Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr in 2011 for $3.8 million.
Victorian Government approves 1,500 new CBD homes including 65-storey tower
Major Melbourne project adds density to the CBD as approvals rise but viability concerns remain. $495m tower moves…
Reality TV couple buys second penthouse in same LA tower
Terry and Heather Dubrow paid US$13.75 million (A$21.8 million) for the unit directly below their existing penthouse, potentially…
Investor borrowing jumps 64% amid tight rental market
A new report shows almost all investor sales in late 2025 turned a profit, with South Australia and…
Katharine Hepburn’s Manhattan townhouse takes fourth price cut
The Oscar winner's home of six decades is now asking US$6.195 million (A$9.8 million), down from US$7.2 million…
Jo Koy lists sculptural Las Vegas mansion with tree trunk staircase
The comedian is asking $11.25 million (AUD$17.8 million) for the architectural home, which features a Brutalist exterior, Zen-like…
Simone Chin: From ballet to Brighton real estate success
Simone Chin has built a leading real estate business in Brighton, Melbourne, grounded in discipline, creativity and a…
Explore Property announces new ownership for Cairns office
Explore Property has announced a new chapter for its Cairns office, with established agents David Hall and Shaun…