Rowan Crosby
Rowan Crosby is a senior journalist at Elite Agent specialising in finance and real estate.
Coming clean: the most satisfying TikTok videos
If you’ve ever wanted to quickly clean up a carpet stain minutes before an open home then data from a new study on TikTok trends shows that you’re not alone.
Jonah Hill selling his Lower Manhattan loft for $11 million
Funnyman Jonah Hill is selling his Lower Manhattan loft for US$11 million having recently purchased a new home…
House prices grew at the fastest rate in 20 years
National house prices grew at 25.1 per cent in 2021, making it the fastest annual growth rate in…
Kerry Washington’s former New York rental for sale
The luxury New York penthouse Scandal actress Kerry Washington used to rent has hit the market with the…
Successive rate rises the biggest risk for homeowners
Successive interest rate increases from the RBA when they begin their tightening cycle could be the biggest issue…
Australian house prices grow at the fastest rate in the world
Australia has taken top spot as the country with the highest rate of annual price growth in 2021.
Property boom hasn’t helped owner-occupiers
Despite property prices rising at a rapid rate in the past two years, a leading economist said the…
Elon Musk unloads his $130 million property portfolio
After declaring he would “own no house”, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has made good on his promise and…
The Australian suburbs facing a rental crisis
South Australia, NSW, and Tasmania contain the most suburbs desperate for more rental stock with many locations now…
Stefan Siciliano: Building a volume business
In just six years Stefan Siciliano has built his real estate career from selling 41 properties in his…
More Aussies intend to buy a home
A boost in home-buying intentions and increased spending on transport post lockdown are behind an increase in the…
Perth’s median property price grows $325,000 in 20 years
The Perth property market has grown steadily over the last two decades with the median house price increasing…
NAB cuts its variable home loan interest rate
Tight competition between the big four banks has seen NAB cut its variable home loan interest rate by…
Helping Indigenous tenants achieve a successful tenancy
The implementation of local Indigenous staff and creating connections with health and community services can help indigenous Australians…
Housing affordability stretching homeowners to the limit
It’s tougher than ever to afford a home with new data showing the proportion of income needed to…
Listings surge in busiest start to the year in almost a decade
Listing volumes across the country have surged, providing buyers relief from previously tight stock levels.
Office occupancy rates start to bounce back post-Omicron peak
After nearly two years of working from home, Australians are finally starting to head back to the office.
Housing affordability stress ahead of the federal election
A social housing campaign group has called on the Federal Government to tackle Australia's growing affordable housing crisis,…
Actor Matthew Morrison lands a buyer for his Hollywood Hills home
Glee star Matthew Morrison has tripled his money after securing a buyer for his renovated Hollywood Hills home.
Sydney’s best performing suburbs doubled in value in 2021
Sydney house prices saw record gains in 2021 with certain suburbs doubling in value in 12 months according…
Call for property owners to release rental properties to help flood victims
REIQ and Q Shelter are urgently calling on Queensland property owners to turn their holiday rentals and vacant…
Russian-Ukraine crisis to hit housing affordability
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine will hit Australians in the hip pocket which could weigh on housing…
Schitt’s Creek star Emily Hampshire scores two-house LA compound
Schitt’s Creek Star Emily Hampshire, best known for her portrayal of Stevie Budd on the hit Canadian show,…
Australia’s most affordable housing markets close to the CBD
South Australia and Western Australia have the most affordable suburbs close to their respective CBDs, according to new…
Reese Witherspoon flips her renovated Los Angeles estate
Oscar-winning actress, Reese Witherspoon is looking to make a tidy profit on her luxury LA home after listing…
Byron Bay luxury property forecast to grow 35 per cent by 2027
The huge increase in demand for luxury homes by ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) could see prices in Byron Bay…
REISA launches Future Leaders Taskforce
The Real Estate Institute of South Australia is looking to empower the next generation of real estate professionals…
Flood-affected housing markets could take years to recover
Property prices in flood ravaged East Coast markets could take years to recover according to new analysis.
Investor loans hit a record high as affordability pressure mounts
Loans to investors jumped 6.1 per cent in January, showing “investors are backing the housing market”.
Perth house prices still the most affordable in the country
While house prices have been rapidly rising across the country, Perth values haven’t kept pace with the East…
Demand for WA industrial assets set to continue
The WA industrial and logistics sector was the strongest performer in 2021 across all commercial asset classes, with…
Jerry Seinfeld sells his luxury ski retreat
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his wife Jessica have sold their 26-acre Telluride luxury ski retreat for US$14 million.
Rise in listings likely to slow price growth
The surge in new properties listed for sale is likely to continue until May, putting downward pressure on…
Australia facing a housing supply crunch
Australia could be facing a ‘concerning’ housing shortfall of 163,400 homes by 2032 leading to further affordability issues…
Pharrell Williams sells his Californian pad
Hip-hop superstar Pharrell Williams has sold his luxury Hollywood Hills home to a tech millionaire for US$9.2 million.