Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Cashed up investors to capitalise on rising prices
The resurgence in property prices has continued across the country, and investors are well positioned to capitalise on further growth according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
Inflation remains steady, but rate cut hopes remain
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged at 3.4 per cent in the 12 months to February, however,…
Sydney’s cost of living stifling investment
Sydney’s high cost of living is holding it back as an investment hub, despite being one of the…
Service station sales slow as EVs use expands
With the use of electric vehicles (EVs) on the rise, there are concerns about the future of service…
Marshall White Real Estate turns 60
Highly regarded, Marshall White Real Estate celebrates 60 years in business as one of Victoria’s leading brands.
The best Australian warehouse conversions on the market right now
Sitting in the living room of 27 Woodstock Street, Balaclava, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in…
Darwin property market on the cusp of major growth
Interstate investors are starting to pay attention to Darwin’s property market, potentially leading to the next growth phase…
Walter Antonelli joins Highland Property Group
Prestige property specialist Walter Antonelli has joined Highland Property Group, bringing his wealth of experience selling in the…
Calls to extend first home owner grant to established homes in WA
The Western Australian government needs to extend the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) to established homes to help…
Mum and dad builders targeting affordability and liveability
Mums and Dads looking to build a home in Victoria are increasingly targeting the “sweet spot” between location…
Australia’s only two-storey beach box up for grabs
What's believed to be Australia’s only two-storey beach box is up for grabs on the Mornington Peninsula, boasting…
Buyers and renters are increasingly worried about energy costs
The cost of living crisis is forcing both home buyers and renters to pay more attention to energy-efficient…
Australia’s property market buckles as immigration hits a 70-year high
The Australian housing market is being put to the test after a record 765,900 new overseas arrivals landed…
New virtual reality technology to preview homes before they’re built
New virtual reality (VR) technology has been released that allows people to preview homes before they are built…
The Sunshine State tops the list for investors chasing yield
Queensland is shaping up as a top investment location for investors searching for a combination of high yields…
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…
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…