Rowan Crosby

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Rowan Crosby is a business journalist specialising in finance, economics and real estate.

Service station investment has dropped away in 2023

Investment in the service station sector has plunged to just $66.8 million, down sharply from the $1.07 billion invested last year

Auction clearance rates continue their rebound as volumes decline

Clearance rates have bounced back to 66% in April marking the first annual increase for fifteen months
new listings down in perth april

Perth housing market: New listings down as sellers hold back

The flow of new listings has fallen in Perth as rising immigration and a lack of sellers puts pressure on the market

Renters are struggling more than mortgage holders

New research has found that renters have accumulated less wealth during the Covid years than mortgage holders

Federal Budget 2023: Construction industry optimistic

The construction industry is pleased with the announcement of the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF),

Concrete made from recycled materials could make construction more eco-friendly

The material has already been used in high-profile projects such as Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

Investors active in sub-$5M commercial market

Smaller investors are still active in the CRE market, despite a slowdown in activity

Bricks + Agent buys Inspection Manager in $8M deal

The acquisition comes three months after the company also acquired Maintenance Manager

Rising prices continue to hurt the construction industry

Prices continue to rise in the construction sector, with builders forced to shoulder the burden

Australian rental market showing signs of easing

The rental market has seen a jump in vacant listings, suggesting the rental crisis could be starting to ease.

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With entries closing 10 July, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) has officially launched its ninth edition.

2026 set to redefine Australia’s property market

Rising demand and tight supply are driving strong growth across Australia’s property markets in 2026.

Where should you invest: Metropolitan or regional markets?

Explore the pros and cons of metropolitan vs. regional property markets.