Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Australia’s top-growth suburbs saw values rise 30 per cent
The top-performing suburbs across the country, saw their values surge more than 20 per cent this year according to new data.
Housing affordability drops to a new low
Australians are struggling to afford housing like never before as rising interest rates and soaring housing and rental…
Agency operating costs and commissions impacting profit margins
Challenging market conditions over the past few years with rising costs and declining commissions have been weighing on…
Perth house prices hit a new record high
Strong demand for property in Perth has seen the median house price hit a record high of $585,000…
Property prices could rise 4 per cent next year
The rebound in the property market is expected to continue in 2024, with values to rise by up…
Aussies are stashing cash in their offset accounts
Borrowers are stashing spare cash in their offset accounts in a bid to help fend off higher interest…
The Block serial buyer Danny Wallis to offload his 11 Victorian properties
One of the biggest buyers on The Block, Danny Wallis, is set to sell all of Victorian investment…
Confidence returns as auction volumes hit a 19-month high
Vendors have been busy trying to sell their properties before the Christmas break, with capital city auction volumes…
Australians under extreme financial stress compared to 2020
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping rates on hold, Australians are still facing mounting financial stress…
Renters facing a tight changeover period as vacancy rates remain low
The traditional summer changeover period is shaping up as an incredibly challenging period for renters with the latest…
The $1.5 million house covered in doodles
Most parents tell their kids not to draw on the walls but for artist Sam Cox, he’s been…
Leading Cairns agencies join Ray White
Top Cairns agents Ray, David and Sharyon Murphy are rebranding their market-leading agencies, to become Ray White Cairns…
QLD unit prices ‘awaken from their slumber’
QLD home buyers are starting to chase affordability with new data showing that unit price increases are starting…
Borrowers to be spared a Christmas interest rate hike
This week’s lower-than-expected inflation number is shaping up as an early Christmas present for borrowers, with the Reserve…
‘Beds and sheds’ to see strong demand in 2024
Property assets in “beds and sheds” sectors which include tourism, boarding houses, blocks of units and industrial assets…
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…
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…