Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Numbers ‘not adding up’ for New Zealand investors
Despite rising rents in New Zealand, investor yields are still lagging behind mortgage repayments, forcing ‘Mum and Dad investors’ to reach into their own pockets to make up the shortfall.
Century 21’s NSW Rookie of the Year makes a flying start
After just eight months in real estate, Maan Muhana has been named Century 21’s Rookie of the Year,…
The power of praise: Unlocking leadership with Ray White
You must be prepared to praise your teams if you want to develop leadership was the message coming…
Rental bond subscription service to save tenants thousands and property managers time
A new subscription rental bond service has been launched that has the potential to save tenants thousands of…
NAR agrees to $418 million settlement in US commission case
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has agreed to a US$418 million legal agreement that could see agent…
Richard Matthews Real Estate to launch a new office in the Hills District
Richard Matthews is opening a fourth office in Sydney’s Hills District as the team looks to bring their…
Penelope Rollston heads up First National Connect in New Zealand
First National Real Estate has opened a new office in Nelson, New Zealand with experienced principal Penelope Rollston…
WA Rent Relief Program pays out $1 million in three months
Struggling WA renters have received more than $1 million as part of the State Government’s Rent Relief Program.
Vacancy rates drop again to a record low 1.07 per cent
The rental crisis is showing no signs of easing just yet, with new data finding that the national…
Brendan Lappan on building a business from the ground up
Only 18 months into his real estate career, Brendan Lappan picked up and moved to a new area…
Sail away to your own slice of paradise on Victor Island
If you’ve ever wanted to own an island in the Whitsundays, now is your chance with Victor Island…
National median house and unit prices continue to rise
National house prices have tipped over the $1 million mark after a strong quarter of growth right across…
Angela Avgerinos returns to Laing+Simmons as head of network performance
Experienced real estate professional Angela Avgerinos is headed back to Laing+Simmons as the new Head of Network Performance,…
First National name their top performers in QLD
First National Real Estate has highlighted its best performers for the past 12 months, with Ryan McCann from…
REIA names the finalists for National Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has named the finalists for this year's National Awards for Excellence,…
First National Port Stephens resurrect the famous ‘Chopper Ball’ for charity
First National Port Stephens has relaunched the famous “Chopper Ball” and has raised $62,016 to help support the…
Japanese garden oasis for sale in the heart of Horsley Park
One of Australia’s most unique properties, featuring its own Japanese-style gardens, with pontoons and bridges has hit the…
Four years later: How Covid changed housing trends
In the four years since the onset of Covid, the housing market has seen prices surge 32.5 per…
REA Group’s Ready24 raises $400,000 for charity
Ready24 has returned for another year, with the sold-out event set to raise over $400,000 for community organisations…
Five hobbies to help reduce stress in your life
With work and life becoming increasingly chaotic for most people, certain hobbies have been found to reduce stress…
High-income households rent more, low-income renters face greater stress
The number of high-income households who choose to rent is on the rise, while lower-income renters are under…
Tiny Sunshine Coast cottage gets 104 bids at auction
A tiny Sunshine Coast cottage, that looks like your grandma’s house, received a staggering 104 bids at action…
Real estate employees to be awarded excess travel time
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has clarified the way in which employees are to be paid for the…
Housing affordability has reached the lowest level in 20 years
Housing affordability is at its lowest level in 20 years, with interest rate increases putting homebuyers under extreme…
Knight Frank expands its presence on the NSW Central Coast
LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast, the largest agency on the NSW Central Coast, has rebranded to Knight Frank.
Dan Sowden and Jake Loiero take the reins at Ray White Buderim
After 25 years in charge of Ray White Buderim, Brett Graham is handing the reins over to new…
Kelly Qualtrough makes the move to Ray White One Group
Top agent, Kelly Qualtrough has moved to Ray White One Group, where she will look to increase her…
Queensland and Victoria hold property investment gems
Investors should look towards Queensland, Victoria and Sydney’s west, where tight supply and steady demand are likely to…
Building approvals can’t keep up with record immigration
Australia’s record level of immigration is outpacing new construction which means the housing crisis is only going to…
Coastal office markets continue to see steady demand
Coastal office locations are continuing to see steady demand as growing population numbers in regional areas help boost…
Ayre Real Estate expands with a new office in Barangaroo
Ayre Real Estate is opening a new office in Barangaroo to help support the new One Sydney Harbour…
The Australian BTR sector set to outperform
The Australian Build-to-Rent sector (BTR) has the potential to outperform over the next decade with commercial investors needing…
Ellie Anstee appointed associate director at JLL
JLL has appointed Ellie Anstee as Associate Director, as the company looks to expand its office leasing team.
DiJones returns to Woollahra with new central hub
DiJones is returning to its roots and is opening a central operations hub in Woollahra, in Sydney’s Eastern…
NSW assistant agents now able to apply for registration extension
The NSW Government has offered more than 14,000 assistant agents the chance to apply for an extension of…