Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Nicole Kidman sells luxury Sydney apartment for $8.5 million
Australian actor Nicole Kidman has sold one of her six apartments in Sydney's prestigious Latitude building for $8.5 million, following her recent divorce from country music star Keith Urban.
Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property
Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered…
“Mr Australia Day” Chris Garnaut seals record-breaking $895m shopping centre deal
Fawkner Property, led by founder Chris Garnaut, has finalised a historic $895 million acquisition of Erina Fair shopping…
Sam Guo: How the industry’s best agents outperform and stay ahead
After more than 20 years in real estate, Sam Guo has seen every version of the Gold Coast…
Rental prices hit record highs across Australia
National rental prices have reached unprecedented levels with the median weekly rent hitting a record $650 in December…
Gene Hackman’s Santa Fe estate hits market for $6.25 million
The Santa Fe compound where Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa lived for decades has…
Sonny Bono’s historic Palm Springs estate hits market for $7.49 million
The former Palm Springs estate of singer, congressman and city mayor Sonny Bono has been listed for sale…
Copper baron’s historic Gilded Age mansion hits market after extensive restoration
James McLean, a copper baron from the Gilded Age, built the impressive Belle Terre mansion in 1906 as…
Pop star Ricky Martin sells Manhattan condo for $6.15 million
Ricky Martin has parted ways with his longtime New York City residence, selling his Upper East Side condominium…
Model Kaia Gerber lists renovated Soho loft for US$5.79 million
Kaia Gerber has placed her meticulously renovated Soho loft on the market for $5.79 million (AUD $8.72 million)…
Commercial property confidence shows a big regional divide
Investor confidence in Australia's commercial property market is creating a clear division between high-performing and struggling states, with…
First-home buyers maintain record market share in New Zealand
First-home buyers across New Zealand are capitalising on lower mortgage rates and below-peak property prices, maintaining a record…
Australian housing market profitability reaches 20-year high
Australian residential property sellers experienced their highest profitability rate in over two decades during the September 2025 quarter,…
Andrew McCalman joins Besser+Co as Sales Manager & Licensed Estate Agent
Besser+Co has welcomed experienced Melbourne agent Andrew McCalman to the team, appointing him as Sales Manager and Licensed…
Hollywood ranch from ‘War of the Worlds’ hits market for $44 million
A sprawling California ranch that served as the backdrop for major Hollywood productions including "War of the Worlds"…
Robin McIlwain retires after five decades shaping Brisbane’s real estate
After an extraordinary 47-year career that has left an indelible mark on Queensland's real estate landscape, industry icon…
Hasbro CEO’s Beverly Hills mansion sells for $18.8 million
A Beverly Hills mansion owned by the late Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner has sold for $18.8 million (AUD$28.3…
Home prices turn negative for first time since 2023
US home prices have declined year-over-year for the first time in over two years, according to new data…
Cisco co-founder lists historic Virginia farm for $19.8 million
Tech entrepreneur Sandy Lerner is selling her meticulously restored 571-acre Virginia farm after nearly three decades of ownership…
Dutch housing market shows signs of recovery amid mixed signals
The housing market is gradually recovering with increasing demand and slightly rising prices, though regional variations persist and…
Housing affordability improves for third consecutive quarter
Housing affordability in Australia has continued its positive trajectory for the third consecutive quarter, while rental affordability has…
Russell Wilson and Ciara list California estate for record-breaking price
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and Grammy Award-winning singer Ciara have put their lavish Rancho Santa Fe estate on…
Swiss property market rebounds with strong growth
The Swiss property market has rebounded significantly in 2025 following a two-year correction phase, with residential investment properties…
Brisbane emerges as commercial property standout
Brisbane has established itself as the leader in Australian commercial property performance, benefiting from Queensland's strong population growth…
Five per cent deposit scheme reveals big regional disparities
The expanded five per cent deposit scheme for first-home buyers is creating vastly different opportunities across Australian cities,…
Lowes CEO lists Whale Beach estate for $30 million
A clifftop compound featuring its own 18-hole golf course has hit the market in Sydney's Northern Beaches, with…
Global housing bubble unlikely despite overheated markets
Housing markets worldwide are likely to remain stable despite concerns about potential bubbles, with only a few cities…
Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026
The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026…
First home buyers face shrinking housing options
First home buyers in Australia are facing increasingly limited options, with only 12 per cent of housing stock…
Renters will need six-figure incomes by 2026
Australian renters will need to earn significantly more to afford housing in 2026, with new analysis from Domain…
Simpsons duo list Manhattan apartment for $8.75 million
A luxury Manhattan apartment owned by two longtime creative forces behind "The Simpsons" has hit the market for…
Scottish property market shows resilience despite slowdown in activity
Property prices across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders have risen by 5.1 per cent year-on-year to…
Affordable housing market outpaces premium segment as first home buyers surge
The affordable end of Australia's housing market has significantly outperformed more expensive segments since the pandemic, with further…
Five direct mail campaigns to set up your best year ever
As 2025 winds down, the best agents aren’t slowing down, they’re setting the stage for their biggest year…
Coronis Bribie Island launches led by Jason Watson
Coronis Group CEO Karuna Mazzocchi has announced the launch of Coronis Bribie Island, led by Agency Director Jason…