Catherine Nikas-Boulos
Catherine Nikas-Boulos is the Digital Editor at Elite Agent and has spent the last 20 years covering (and coveting) real estate around the country.
Buyers stay cautious as auction market hits 2026 peak
Auction volumes hit their 2026 peak, but are buyers are becoming more selective amid economic uncertainty?
Zero reserve, maximum drama: would you sell a $50M home without a safety net?
How removing the reserve price is turning luxury homes into global hot properties and keeping buyers on their…
Fuel crisis forces national calm test – how real estate leaders can steady their teams now
How real estate leaders can navigate rising fuel costs, supply chain pressures, and workforce stress while keeping teams…
Cooling-off periods: a tool, not a threat for smart agents
Understanding cooling-off periods is essential for real estate agents, it's a professional safeguard that protects buyers, sellers, and…
From dirt roads to drone shots: Kate Jefferies’ hands-on approach to rural real estate
Hands-on rural expertise meets creative storytelling: how Albany-based Ray White Rural WA consultant Kate Jefferies uses photography and…
Tax changes could cut 45,000 homes and push up rents, industry leaders warn
Industry leaders warn that proposed changes to negative gearing and CGT discounts could slash housing supply, drive up…
Why buyers struggle at auction, and how agents can guide them
New research reveals the generational gaps and common pitfalls buyers face at auctions, and why agents who guide…
Energy efficiency is the new property power play agents can no longer ignore
Forget the granite benchtops and European appliances; the next battleground for property value is ‘energy productivity’, and agents…
NSW to launch Smart Rental Bonds to ease renters’ upfront costs
NSW’s new Smart Rental Bonds system will allow tenants to transfer bonds between properties for $25, aiming to…
Meeting the demands of the modern buyer
How technology, immersive content, and AI are reshaping what buyers expect — and what agents need to do…
Step inside Lily Tomlin’s star-studded Palm Springs retreat
The mid-century "Lily Pad" in the exclusive Old Las Palmas neighbourhood features a guest house, five fireplaces and…
Record-low rental affordability hits renters
Record-low rental affordability leaves median-income Australians able to rent just 37% of properties, with NSW and SA the…
Housing outlook amid Middle East energy shocks
Rising energy prices create a split market: winners in resources, pressure on households and housing.
From ‘Bass’ to big bucks: Meghan Trainor’s US$10.7M mansion hits the market
The Grammy-winning singer's extensively renovated estate features a recording studio, resort-style pool, and full tennis court on more…
‘King of Queens’ star Kevin James drops $26M on Boca Raton luxury estate as Florida boom accelerates
The comedian's new six-bedroom mansion features resort-style amenities inside one of South Florida's most exclusive gated communities.
Record housing supply set to trigger major price downturn by late 2027, new data shows
NSW and Victoria face the sharpest slowdown as record housing supply and high interest rates reshape the national…
Ireland pitches €20 billion housing investment plan
Ireland's Housing Minister, James Browne, leads delegation to Cannes, targeting international capital to help deliver 300,000 homes by…
Real estate expansion: balancing people and process
From hands-on leadership to structured systems, Kylie West reveals how to grow teams and maintain culture without losing…
Josh Flagg, Million Dollar Listing star, heads to Australia with US$50 million bi-coastal portfolio
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star Josh Flagg, heading to AREC26 on the Gold Coast this May, has…
What is an Agency Agreement and why signing it correctly protects both agent and vendor
Why a properly signed agency agreement is critical for protecting both agents and property sellers.
‘No one’s coming to rescue you’: The agents winning as rates bite
Rising rates test agents, but Tom Ferry says those who act consistently and follow through keep winning.
Aussie homeowners hit record equity as property profits soar
Record resale profits across Australia are boosting homeowner equity, supporting upgrades, and widening the gap for first-time buyers.
Labor signals major Capital Gains Tax reforms ahead of May budget
Inquiry finds tax breaks for investors are inflating prices and limiting opportunities for first-time buyers.
Rate hike reality check: RBA lifts to 4.10% as borrower pressure intensifies
RBA rate hike to 4.10% affects borrowers – experts share insights for buyers and property markets
Alan Bond’s daughter, Harvard-educated, and building a Perth property empire: Jody Fewster
How the Western Suburbs agent turned Harvard smarts and corporate experience into one of Perth’s most formidable property…
Dr. Dre cashes out of Malibu: legendary producer sells beachfront mansion for US$16.5M
The hip-hop mogul's "Billionaire's Beach" property sold off-market after years on the market, netting a significant gain on…
Underquoting fines set to jump to $110,000 under new NSW crackdown
Stricter penalties, mandatory price guides and stronger oversight aim to boost transparency and protect buyers in NSW’s property…
Ray White warns proposed investor tax changes could reduce rental supply
The real estate group says potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing could reduce rental supply…
Leading real estate into the future: Joel Davoren on people, technology, and what really drives success
Exploring how human skill, thoughtful leadership, and the smart integration of technology will shape the future of real…
Portugal leads Europe in property price growth
Australian agents watching offshore investment trends should note Portugal's emergence as Europe's most sought-after market, with property values…
‘Vanilla’ with bite: How Matt Lancashire turns social media into a selling machine
How Matt Lancashire uses authenticity and strategy on social media to create competition, connect buyers to properties, and…
Where buying an apartment now rivals renting
Inner Melbourne, Darwin and Canberra show unit buyers can now pay less than renters, as affordability pressures reshape…
Back to basics: What does anti-money laundering really mean for agents?
Anti-money laundering doesn’t have to be confusing. This feature breaks down what AML means for real estate agents,…
Victoria land primed for comeback as SEQ and Adelaide show strength
Victoria’s land market is set for a comeback in 2026, while South East Queensland and Adelaide continue to…
Calm under pressure: Why Reika Dzupinka believes great leaders are “stress dampeners”
How calm, focused leadership drives results, builds confidence, and supports women in a high-pressure property sector.