Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
New Zealand property prices continue to recover
Property prices in New Zealand ticked higher last month adding to the recent string of increases suggesting the market has turned the corner for the time being.
The RBA was ‘too hasty’ in raising interest rates again
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might have been too hasty in hiking interest rates last month, with…
Sydney super prime sales buck the worldwide trend
Rising interest rates have been slowing down the super prime market around the world, however, Sydney has bucked…
US home sellers file another commission lawsuit
Another lawsuit has been filed in the US against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major real…
Two-thirds of buyers and renters want energy-efficient homes
Increasing energy costs are leading homebuyers and renters to turn towards energy-efficient homes according to a new report.
Bringing pets to work could help bring office sector back to life
With workplaces around the country struggling to get people back to work, allowing pets could help bring offices…
Help to Buy scheme set to get more people into a home
Thousands of Australians looking to buy a home and struggling with affordability will soon get more government help,…
Reforms needed to boost housing supply
Reform is needed to help boost housing supply amidst an unprecedented population increase according to an expert.
Airspace development association aims to tackle housing crisis
A new association has been set up aiming to encourage the new construction process of airspace development to…
Falling prices in some suburbs make it easier to buy in Sydney and Melbourne
With interest rates rising, buying conditions remain tough however, there are still locations where people can find both…
Wiseberry Heritage acknowledges renters with new Tenant of the Year winner
Wiseberry Heritage continues to appreciate the important role that tenants play in real estate, with the latest winners…
REIA President Hayden Groves to hand over the reins
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Hayden Groves is set to finish up his term as head…
Barry Plant goes back to its roots with its rebrand and new offices
Barry Plant Group is set to rebrand with a fresh new look that takes the company back to…
New Zealand rents surged 6.1 per cent in the past year
New Zealand tenants aren't fairing much better than their Australian counterparts, with weekly rents rising 6.1 per cent…
REIQ helps arm agencies against cyber attacks
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is stepping up the battle against cyber criminals with the launch…
Tourism and industrial sectors the big winners this year
The tourism and industrial sectors have been the shining lights in whats been a rough year for commercial…
Knight Frank: 2024 will be better for commercial property
After a tumultuous 12 months, 2024 is shaping up as a better year for commercial property, with Knight…
Sydney’s blue-chip suburbs see values grow by more than $2 million in 10 years
The premium Sydney locations of Manly, Mosman and the Eastern Suburbs have seen home prices surge over the…
ANZ predicts next New Zealand interest rate move will be a cut
New Zealand interest rates will likely remain on hold until February 2025 at which time they will likely…
James Kirkland to head up Little Real Estate’s sales and marketing
Australia's largest independently owned real estate agency, Little Real Estate, has appointed James Kirkland as Executive General Manager…
REIA wants to phase out stamp duty and boost supply to tackle housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called for stamp duty to be phased out and lending…
Ray White’s annual conference uses curiosity to drive innovation and growth
The Ray White team has come together at their annual conference on the Gold Coast with a focus…
Property values rise in more than 80 per cent of markets
The Australian property market continues to build steam, with new data showing 82.4 per cent of house and…
REIQ supports Queensland body corporate reforms
Body corporate reforms aimed at prohibiting smokers and making life easier for pet owners living in units, strike…
Victoria’s new ‘granny flat’ reforms to boost housing supply
New secondary dwelling reforms introduced by the Victorian Government will likely boost housing supply by around half a…
NAR seeks a “complete reversal” in US commissions case
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) are set to fight the decision against it in the Sitzer Burnett…
“Fundamentally broken” rental market crushing low income earners
Low income earners continue to be the hardest hit from the ongoing rental crisis, with renters in Sydney,…
Office market declines approaching GFC level
The decline in office assets is approaching GFC levels, with the outlook for 2024 looking “rough” according to…
Greg Norman launches $300 million Sydney luxury estate
Golfing legend Greg Norman is back in Australia to launch a $300 million luxury residential community in southwest…
More high-profile departures from NAR after US commission case
National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) staff member Donna Gland has announced her retirement following the CEO's exit, as…
One in 10 homes must be affordable to end homelessness
With the housing crisis leaving many Australians without a place to live, there are calls for one in…
Demand for share accommodation heats up
Demand for share accommodation is ramping up this year, with the number of people looking for a room…
First home buyer demand across New Zealand hits a record high
Despite reduced housing affordability and higher living costs, first home buyers (FHBs) in New Zealand are buying homes…
Immigration surge putting short-term pressure on rental markets
The flood of overseas migrants is putting the rental market under extreme pressure in the short term and…
Alternative assets grow in popularity despite commercial slowdown
Higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty are slowing down commercial property transactions, however, alternative assets are continuing to…