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.
Brisbane leads global luxury property shift
Global wealth growth and severe prestige stock shortages are reshaping Australia’s luxury property landscape, led by Brisbane.
AI isn’t just changing how you market property. It’s changing the property itself
Smart cities expert Matthias Hollwich explains how AI is transforming architectural design, development decision-making and the future of…
‘A wake-up call’: Industry braces for impact after 2Apply privacy ruling
2Apply found in breach of Privacy Act: what the landmark ruling means for renters and real estate agencies
Rental market hits affordability ceiling as record-low vacancies fail to lift rents
Domain says renters have reached their financial limit, with record-low vacancy rates failing to drive broad rent increases…
PM/ONE returns to Sydney as property management takes centre stage
PM/ONE 2026 returns to the Sydney Hilton on September 13–14, bringing together property management leaders to explore AI,…
Mariah Carey’s penthouse is exactly as extra as you’d expect
The Grammy-winning singer's 12,728-square-foot triplex features 360-degree Manhattan views, a 38-foot bathroom, and Marilyn Monroe's former piano.
Boom, bust, repeat? The 18-year cycle theory that’s back in Australia’s property debate
A deep dive into the 18-year property cycle theory, and why some analysts believe Australia is approaching another…
REA launches AI model revealing buyer engagement across 9 in 10 sold listings
REA data shows 9 in 10 sold homes attract buyer engagement on realestate.com.au, backed by AI model and…
40 million people, no plan: watchdog warns Australia is growing without a national framework
New report highlights growing mismatch between Australia’s population growth and its ability to plan for it
What happens when a respected voice gets the keys to a 13,000-person network? We’re about to find out
Thomas McGlynn left one of Sydney's most admired businesses to take on something much harder. Here's why.
New York proposes tax on luxury second homes over US$5 million
The proposed pied-à-terre tax would hit vacant multimillion-dollar apartments in New York City, aiming to raise $500 million…
The Christchurch real estate agent who spent seven weeks in a nun’s habit – and has Miriam Margolyes’ best lines to prove it
A chance Facebook tag led Ray White salesperson Eneka Burroughs from real estate to seven weeks on a…
Domain rolls out 3D property tours nationwide as CEO flags major shift in listings experience
Domain launches nationwide 3D home tour rollout with in-house drone team, aiming to turn static listings into immersive,…
National vacancy hits 1% as rental market tightens further – what it means for PMs
National vacancy tightens further to 1.0% as supply shortages persist, pushing rents up 5.9% annually and keeping pressure…
David Elfick puts Palm Beach’s iconic Palladium dance hall residence on the market
1930s Art Deco former dance hall turned coastal residence and creative retreat, owned by film producer David Elfick…
What is an investment yield?
Why yield matters more than price in commercial real estate
Agents think they have a sales problem. They actually have a ‘relevance problem’
Andy Reid says real estate agents are misreading the modern market, as shrinking information gaps and process-driven selling…
Catalano’s View.com.au collapse ends ambitious challenge to REA and Domain
Collapse of View.com.au ends Antony Catalano's bid to challenge Australia’s property listings duopoly
Two-speed housing market emerges as WA and QLD leave rest of Australia behind
Population growth outpacing new housing in WA and QLD underpins sharp divergence in home values
How Hannah Gill is re-thinking property management
After nearly two decades in property management, Hannah Gill is reimagining the sector with Podium - offering equity,…
NSW ‘Pre-sale Finance Guarantee’ set to accelerate hundreds of new homes
Government-backed scheme removes lender risk and fast-tracks construction across Sydney
Iconic Harrods Estates closes after 130 years
High-end London market hit by tax changes and shifting buyer trends forces closure of historic agency.
Federal Budget looms: 61% of investors may pull back amid tax shake-up
Survey shows 61% of investors could pull back or sell as CGT discount drops and negative gearing is…
Forget the percentages: negotiation is about people
Maddie Harris, property consultant at OBrien Real Estate Berwick, shares 15 years of insights on negotiation, emphasising honesty,…
Luxury homes lead the way as top-end property markets heat up
High-end suburbs in Sydney, Adelaide, and regional hotspots are driving sales, showing that buyers remain willing to pay…
Step inside Jean Harlow’s legendary 1930s LA mansion
Original speakeasy, diving board, and Hollywood-era secrets await in this meticulously preserved Colonial Revival estate once home to…
Brisbane tops commercial yields as most markets see declines
Industrial yields tighten, retail remains highest-risk, and Adelaide posts biggest declines as Brisbane leads the pack.
Wine country steal? Ryan Seacrest drops US$2M off Napa Valley estate
The television host's 40-acre St Helena compound, featuring a main residence, guest cottage and 220-tree olive grove, has…
AML: who carries the compliance load?
A head-office-led AML reporting model aims to streamline compliance and reduce risk for agents.
NZ property market stalls as petrol prices bite into budgets
In NZ, asking prices hold steady while rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty prompt sellers to "press pause"…
Investor appetite for whole apartment blocks soar
Well-capitalised investors are snapping up entire Sydney apartment blocks, seeking control, consistent rental income, and long-term growth in…
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…