Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s ex-Gold Coast mansion back for sale
The four-block riverfront mansion, once home to Dwayne Johnson during filming, offers a rare opportunity to secure one of the Gold Coast's most significant landholdings.
National vacancy rate drops to 1.1% as rental squeeze tightens
Darwin and Hobart lead rent rises with double-digit annual growth, while Perth and Brisbane remain among the tightest…
Ewan McGregor’s ex-wife lists Brentwood mansion for $77,000 a month
The six-bedroom Los Angeles property, awarded to Eve Mavrakis in their 2020 divorce settlement, sits next door to…
Victoria floats seller-funded building inspections, but not until 2027
The Allan government says home sellers should cover inspection costs, but the policy won't be legislated until after…
Neil Casey’s journey: Helping investors succeed
After a life-altering health scare, Neil Casey turned past investment failures into a boutique buyer’s agency focused on…
Fitness mogul Kayla Itsines secures $13m Gold Coast waterfront estate
The Sweat app co-founder has been struggling to find the right property in southeast Queensland's competitive prestige market.
Sydney’s cheapest homes now leading market price growth
First-home buyers and expanded government schemes are flipping the script on Sydney's traditional prestige-led housing cycle.
Miranda Lambert’s Texas childhood home listed for US$1.6 million
The 25-acre compound where the country star grew up includes two houses, a shooting range and a pond…
Why the best agents are thriving while others wait for the market to change
In a market where vendor expectations and buyer reality sit far apart, precision beats patience every time, according…
Stacey Mitchell: From marketing director to property matchmaker
After a successful career as a marketing director across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, Stacey Mitchell made…
Rental growth slows but Gold Coast houses now cost more than Sydney
National rents have stabilised rather than declined, with lifestyle markets overtaking traditional capitals at the top of the…
Singer Rufus Wainwright lists quirky Laurel Canyon home for $2.3 million
The 1926 storybook property features a turret library with 15-foot bookshelves and Tudor-style interiors where Wainwright wrote his…
Family suburbs tipped for growth that agents should focus on
Almost 40 per cent of this year's top growth suburbs were chosen for their appeal to families –…
David Lynch’s Hollywood Hills compound sells for US$13 million
The late filmmaker's sprawling creative estate, built over decades, found a buyer six months after listing – though…
Tim Allen: From finance broker to buyer’s agent
From an 18-year-old investor to a dual-licensed expert, Tim Allen’s journey highlights how mastering finance and transparent advocacy…
Demi Lovato’s Hollywood Hills home hits the market for US$10.9 million
The four-bedroom estate above the Sunset Strip spans more than an acre with panoramic views from Downtown LA…
Adelaide homes selling faster than any other capital city
Properties in some suburbs are changing hands within two weeks of listing, with houses spending a median of…
Castle Rumble hits market after decades of rejected offers
The handcrafted medieval-style castle at Waterford West comes with development approval for more than 100 residential lots.
Data reveals what draws women to Australia’s most female-friendly suburbs
Ray White analysis of 2,226 areas finds family infrastructure, lifestyle appeal and industry clusters matter more than price…
Denzel Washington’s film apartment sells for record Brooklyn price
The DUMBO penthouse featured in Spike Lee's latest thriller has set a new benchmark for Brooklyn luxury real…
Trend-driven renovations could cost sellers up to $36,000
New research reveals one-third of renovation regrets stem from high-maintenance design choices that buyers are now pricing into…
Commercial property isn’t out of reach, but it does demand a different mindset
NAI Harcourts Australia’s Head of Commercial, Tom Donnelly, says building a sustainable commercial career isn’t about having all…
NT and outer Sydney lead the nation’s hottest housing markets
New research identifies 30 suburbs where prices are moving so fast that accurate price guides have become genuinely…
Mark Mendel: Making buyer’s agents accessible for everyday Australians
Mark Mendel didn't set out to become a real estate agent, but twenty-five years later, he's revolutionising how…
Bend It Like Beckham’ producer lists restored German mansion for €21 million
Film producer Ulrich Felsberg spent nearly two decades restoring the 120-year-old Neo-Baroque manor overlooking the Rhine.
New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers
The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot lists Malibu penthouse for $8.75 million
The actress and her husband are seeking a US$3.75 million profit on the oceanfront property after extensive renovations.
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…
John Lewis abandons ambitious UK rental housing venture
The retail giant has scrapped plans to build 10,000 homes, blaming rising interest rates and construction costs for…
National rental vacancy rate hits three-year high as market pressure eases
Melbourne leads capital cities with highest vacancy rate while Hobart remains the tightest rental market in the country.
Agents need strategy over ‘hustle’
Agents need to move away from the ‘hustle and grind’ mentality and focus more on strategic planning, according…
Retired MLB star lists Oklahoma estate with professional baseball field for $12 million
Seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday's 136-acre property, where he trained two sons who became first-round draft picks, is now…
House hunting now the biggest stress for Australian movers
New research reveals finding a property to buy or rent consumes dozens of hours and ranks among the…
Michael Lezaja: Finding purpose in property success
Michael Lezaja has found his true calling helping everyday Australians build wealth through property.
South Australian Labor pitches $500m land fund in housing push
Premier Peter Malinauskas has unveiled stamp duty relief for downsizers and a revolving land acquisition fund as Labor…