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.
NSW reverses ‘worst own goal’ on foreign investor tax to boost housing supply
Industry hails decision to ax 9% surcharge on build-to-rent projects, calling a decade of punitive global restrictions a devastating mistake for supply.
Budget tax reforms spark 151% spike in off-the-plan apartment demand
Victoria leads national demand as off-the-plan apartment enquiries jump sharply following Federal Budget tax changes.
Parliament passes sweeping tax reforms: What real estate professionals need to know
A definitive breakdown of key dates, grandfathering protections, and structural market shifts for real estate principals, property managers,…
Residential tax pain is commercial gain – the shift sparked by the Federal Budget
Federal Budget tax changes are expected to boost the appeal of commercial property, with investors increasingly eyeing industrial,…
‘Every other agent went straight for the sale’ – Why this principal is doing the exact opposite
How Matt Micallef uses emotional intelligence, and a single-letter question, to win trust when other agents only see…
Rate hikes bite: Sydney and Melbourne house prices set to fall
Domain's FY27 forecast warns multiple rate hikes have slashed borrowing power, splitting the nation's housing market into fragments.
The buyers paying the price for Australia’s pandemic property boom amid record $38B property windfall
While most Australians are selling for record profits, new Cotality data shows buyers who entered the market around…
Beyond the pre-approval: why savvy agents never rely on a conditional handshake
Understanding the true mechanics of the 'subject to finance' clause is the ultimate safeguard for your listings, your…
The psychology of a failed listing
For agents prepared to rethink positioning, presentation and buyer psychology, a failed campaign can become the foundation for…
Labor-Greens tax deal set to ignite real estate backlash as housing reforms edge closer
Greens support clears path for first tranche of tax reforms, with major changes to CGT, negative gearing and…
Toowoomba explodes with 236% growth as regional migration smashes all-time records
Record capital city exodus sparks a property gold rush in regional hubs as the national index hits its…
Why Australia’s auction slowdown isn’t about a lack of buyers
A wave of nervous vendors pulling properties from the block drives the national clearance rate down to 48%,…
‘Axe the tax’: Jane Hume slams proposed changes
Jane Hume has called on Labor to scrap its negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms, branding them…
Housing supply race exposes winners and losers as WA and Qld fall behind
New ABS data reveals which states are keeping pace with housing demand, with WA and Queensland facing the…
Multi-generational living is reshaping demand – is your listing ready for it?
Flexible floorplans, granny flats and dual-occupancy homes are becoming some of Australia's most sought-after properties as family living…
Three rate hikes finally hit housing market as Sydney and Melbourne lead the slowdown
REA Group's latest Market Snapshot shows higher interest rates are reshaping market conditions, with Sydney and Melbourne cooling,…
Labor backflips on key CGT reforms after backlash
The Albanese Government has announced four major concessions to its proposed capital gains tax reforms, easing pressure on…
Home prices climb 12% in sharpest annual gain since 2022 as rental vacancies hit record strain
Australia's median house price has climbed to $1.15 million as rental vacancies hit crisis lows, with the REIA…
$49k fines and forced 14-day lockouts: REIV fights back against chaotic consumer bill
Victoria's Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 could hit agents with fines of nearly $49,000 for not disclosing sale…
Entry-level Brisbane apartments now more expensive than Sydney
Three previous RBA rate hikes erase gains from falling home prices as Brisbane units overtake Sydney's lower quartile…
Balancing act: RBA holds cash rate amid softening economy
A definitive turning point for the property sector as economists, and real estate leaders analyse the path ahead…
Are buyers calling the shots in Melbourne’s housing market?
As more Melbourne listings undergo price reductions, realistic expectations and strong buyer relationships are becoming critical to achieving…
The EOI revolution: Why one Melbourne office abandoned auctions
As auction success rates slide and buyers become increasingly cautious, Buxton's David Seeber and Zoe Cherrie say Expressions…
‘No excuse’: rushed tax laws threaten wages and jobs
Peak business groups unite in unprecedented backlash as "snap" two-day Senate inquiry into Labor's massive capital gains tax…
From flatline to property fortune: the unexpected suburbs locking in 10-year price turnarounds
Discover the suburbs that flipped the script from flatline growth to staggering 270%+ surges over the last decade.
Rising sales listings and tightening rentals are reshaping the market
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee reveals a widening gap between property sales and rental stock as federal…
Tasmanian first-home buyers facing devastating ‘cliff edge’ as Stamp Duty exemption abruptly ends
Hidden budget cuts and a ruthless June 30 settlement deadline leave agents scrambling, as experts warn pending property…
Sydney house prices post second-largest dollar drop on record
Sydney house prices have suffered their sharpest quarterly decline in seven years, with a $75,000 drop as rising…
The database is the new ‘open home’
Pre-market campaigns, buyer appointments and smarter data strategies are transforming how listings are won and sold across Australia's…
Mortgage repayments hit record 50.8% of family income
Mortgage stress rises above 50% of household income as RBA rate hikes erase 2025 affordability gains and lift…
Migration outpaces new housing supply 3-to-1 as real estate sector faces unprecedented demand pressure
Migration outpaces housing construction nearly three-to-one, intensifying Australia’s supply crisis
Budget shock hits property market as positive cash flow suburbs shrink to just 0.8%
Positive cash flow properties collapse to just 0.8% of suburbs as yields tighten, costs rise, and investors pivot…
Canberra ditches Stamp Duty for First Buyers in major housing shake-up
Canberra becomes the first Australian jurisdiction to remove the tax entirely for first-time purchasers, regardless of property value…
Gold Coast crowned Australia’s fastest-growing economy
The Gold Coast is now outpacing Australia’s capital cities in economic growth, with 420+ new residents a week…
The property heavyweights dominating the King’s Birthday honours list
Property executives, agency founders and strata pioneers were among the business leaders recognised in the King's Birthday honours,…