Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Profitable resales decline across New Zealand
Profitable resales across New Zealand continued to decline last quarter, dropping to 96.8 per cent according to CoreLogic.
The $2 million Scottish island you can call your own
US brokerage Compass posts a $154 million loss
US tech-enabled real estate brokerage Compass posted a US$154 million loss last quarter, as the housing downturn continues…
Covid regional hotspots lead price declines
The Covid boom that saw tens of thousands of people moving to regional Australia has officially come to…
Where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
After the surge in property prices over the past few years, it’s now cheaper to buy than rent…
Spanish Village with 44 homes hits the market
For anyone dreaming of a quiet life in Spain, a Spanish village could be yours for just $400,488…
Top US real estate agent sells 16 homes every day
Texas real estate agent, Ben Caballero, might be 83 years old, but he’s officially the top sales agent…
RBA rate hikes kick in for variable borrowers
Borrowers with a CBA, NAB and ANZ variable home loan have had a 0.25 per cent interest rate…
First annual decline in Australian home values since October 2019
The value of Australian residential real estate continued to decline in October, down to $9.5 trillion from $9.6…
David Walker: Developing a high-performance culture
If you’re going to succeed in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country, you’re…
Johnny Galecki sells his Hollywood Hills home
Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki has sold his mansion in the celebrity-filled Outpost Estates neighbourhood of Los…
More choice for buyers as listings rise
The total number of properties for sale is increasing in nearly every part of the country, finally giving…
Flood-affected property markets to recover within 12 months
Flood-affected property markets are likely to bounce back within 12 months according to an expert.
Miley Cyrus is moving back to Malibu and into an $8 million mansion
Wrecking ball singer Miley Cyrus is moving back to Malibu after successfully selling her Nashville ranch.
Bali hotspot Sanur is getting a luxury makeover
One of Bali’s original tourist spots is making a comeback with Sanur undergoing major gentrification and in the…
Young Australians live with their parents to save for a house deposit
The rising cost of living, including a lack of affordable housing, has changed the financial landscape for Australia’s…
NSW and Brisbane hit hard by the housing supply crunch
Inner Brisbane and the western suburbs of Sydney are some of the hardest hit locations of Australia’s housing…
South Australian property remains steady as rates rise
Despite rising “economic uncertainty”, the South Australian property market continues to be the strongest in the country.
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s former mansion for sale
REA Group increases revenue as “heat” comes out of the market
REA Group has announced an increase in first quarter revenue thanks to strong listings, however, the outlook remains…
Another record-breaking year for pub sales
After a record-setting year for pub sales across NSW last year, 2022 is shaping up to be even…
Rate hikes slash home buyer’s budgets $214,000
The average family's borrowing capacity has shrunk by $214,600 as a result of seven months of interest rate…
Billionaire puts Brisbane’s tallest penthouse on the market
Brisbane’s tallest penthouse, standing 270 m high, has hit the market.
Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx picks up Lake Sherwood mansion
Mötley Crüe bass player and songwriter, Nikki Sixx, has purchased a Lake Sherwood mansion for US$6.9 million.
Digital signatures the most valuable tech tool for agents
Digital signatures, a lockbox and apps and technology that connect to listing portals, are the most important technology…
The 20 suburbs where property price growth is still on the cards
Burekup in south west Western Australia is ripe for future property price growth new analysis shows.
Real estate industry needs to be more vigilant with data
Industry experts have called for more to be done to protect tenants', landlords' and trades' personal and financial…
Mortgage rates nearing APRA’s mortgage serviceability buffer
The sharp rise in the official cash rate has seen mortgage rates pushing up towards the Australia Prudential…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s childhood home on sale for $17.5 million
Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow’s childhood home in Los Angles has hit the market with an asking price…
October clearance rates hit a seven-month high
Auction clearance rates bounced to a seven-month high across the combined capitals and volumes have risen as sellers…
Perth most affordable for first home buyers
Perth is the cheapest location in Australia to buy a home with the outer suburbs representing good value…
The Office fans can experience a night inside Dunder Mifflin
Fans of the US version of The Office will soon get to experience exactly what it would be…
Dr Dre lists his Malibu beach house for $20M
Music mogul Dr Dre is set to part ways with his long-held Malibu beach house, asking US$20 million…
Craig Pontey and Michael Finger move to McGrath
High-profile Double Bay agents, Craig Pontey and Michael Finger have officially moved over to ASX-listed McGrath after 35…
Interest rates and lending buffer see investors stuck on the sidelines
The rapid increase in interest rates is continuing to weigh on property prices and is making it more…