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Rowan Crosby

Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.

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One in four borrowers are paying over 6.5 per cent on their mortgage

Rising interest rates have caught borrowers off guard, with one-in-four now paying over 6.5 per cent interest on their mortgage.

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PMVA secures six-year lease with Clark Global City

Property Management Virtual Assistant (PMVA) has extended its lease with Clark Global City for six more years, allowing…

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Mansion with its own $300,000 gym hits the market

Fitness enthusiasts tired of overcrowded gyms might want to take a look at this exclusive mansion that comes…

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HomeBuilder deadline extended for property owners

Property owners at risk of losing the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant due to ongoing building delays have been given…

Celebrity Homes

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski’s Hollywood Hills home back on the market

The former Hollywood Hills home of celebrity couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski is back on the market…

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New Zealand home sales hit lowest level in 40 years

Home sales across New Zealand have plummeted to the lowest level since the GFC, as the sharp increase…

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NSW and QLD top the list of recession-proof suburbs

NSW and QLD have a number of locations that could hold up in value in the event of…

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Loss-making resales jump across Sydney and Melbourne

The share of loss-making home sales across the country has jumped, led by both Sydney and Melbourne, which…

Celebrity Homes

Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen’s longtime UK estate listed for $10.43 million

The longtime estate of Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen has officially hit the market in the UK…

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New listings suffer as sellers err on the side of caution

The seasonal uptick in property listings that usually occurs in the first half of March has been noticeably…

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10 incredible homes built into nature

Over the years, architects have always looked for creative ways to incorporate the built form into nature.

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Perth remains affordable to buy and rent

Despite rising interest rates making life more difficult for homebuyers, Perth is still the second most affordable property…

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The 5 minimum daily activities you need to do to generate income

In the hectic life of a real estate agent, it's easy to get distracted and focus your time…

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Developing industry-ready virtual assistants

After working with dozens of virtual assistants during her 15-year career in real estate, Louise Schofield understands the…

Celebrity Homes

Royal residence in London up for sale for $48 million

A grandiose royal residence in London is on the market for the first time in 30 years and…

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Herron Todd White: too soon to call a bottom in the property market

High interest rates and the prospect of more pain ahead for borrowers as fixed-rate loans roll off, suggests…

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High interest rates weigh on new homes sales

The record rise in interest rates is continuing to weigh on new home sales, while a better than…

Celebrity Homes

Trainspotters: Scottish converted railway station hits the market

If you’re a railfan or trainspotter, your love of trains is likely something that has been with you…

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Teza Fruzande: From refugee to Chairman’s Elite

When Teza Fruzande arrived in Australia in 2010 as an illegal refugee, unable to speak English and living…

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PMLR to help property managers develop culture and look after themselves in 2023

Personal growth, mental wellbeing and developing a strong culture will be the focus at the 2023 Property Management…

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Women changing the face of PropTech in Australia

The PropTech industry in Australia is undergoing a fundamental change with the number of women launching startups on…

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The Sydney suburbs bucking the trend with double-digit growth

Despite property prices declining across Sydney over the past 12 months, a number of suburbs have seen double-digit…

Celebrity Homes

Vanderbilt mansion spanning two towns sells for $8 million

Vanderbilt Berkshires Estate, one of the most iconic homes in the famous Berkshires in Massachusetts has been sold…

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New Zealand’s high-end properties have fallen in value by up to $300,000

New Zealand’s wealthiest suburbs are being hardest hit by the current market slowdown, with values falling by up…

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Real estate agency ordered to pay after advertising mislead buyer on air-conditioning

A Melbourne real estate agency has discovered the hard way that it pays to get your listing copy…

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The real estate fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Silicon Valley Bank, America’s 16th largest bank and a large source of funding for some prominent PropTech companies,…

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PropTech is not something for agents to fear

Technology is continuing to change the way real estate agents operate, but the huge increase in new PropTech…

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LJ Hooker Property Specialists establishes new Adelaide superstore

LJ Hooker Property Specialists has established their new flagship location in North East Adelaide, under the direction of…

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$100,000 St Kilda garage attracts first-home buyers

A St Kilda garage listed for $100,000, that has the potential to be converted into a small apartment…

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The Boeing 737 that’s been converted into a luxury Bali home

Retired aircraft are often sold off for parts or installed in a museum, but being converted into a…

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Brisbane tenant suing former landlord for $1.2 million

A Brisbane man who claims he sustained serious life-changing injuries when he slipped on a flooded floor is…

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REACH Australia launches Proptech listing portal

Venture capital firm and PropTech accelerator, REACH Australia is getting ready to launch a listing portal featuring all…

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Julie Gauci: the power of auctions in regional areas

Julie Gauci’s career in real estate started as a 19-year-old receptionist before evolving over 20 years into a…

Celebrity Homes

Jennifer Lopez lists her Bel Air mansion for $42 Million

Popstar and actress Jennifer Lopez is officially looking to offload her sprawling Bel Air estate for a staggering…

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New South Wales the “poster child for failing housing markets”

A new report has found that the country's housing markets are in crisis, with New South Wales deemed…