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.
Hollywood icon Jane Russell’s former Montecito retreat returns to market
From Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to coastal California living, her legacy includes one of Montecito’s notable estates.
Lisa Pennell on fixing underquoting: “Use the tech we already have”
Barry Plant CEO, Lisa Pennell, argues that the real fix for underquoting lies in modern enforcement systems, not…
Townsville leads regional Australia’s next wave of growth
Townsville is emerging as one of Australia’s strongest regional performers, supported by both lifestyle appeal and solid employment.
Dubai leads as UAE real estate hits new highs
Dubai posts its strongest quarter on record while upcoming supply reshapes buying conditions across the UAE.
Why buyer’s agents with sales experience are becoming critical in a tightening market
Why shrinking stock, faster campaigns and buyer fatigue are accelerating the rise of buyer’s agents with deep sales…
San Francisco’s former Westfield mall sold for a tiny fraction of its past value
Once valued in the billions, the former Westfield mall has sold for just USD $133 million (around AUD…
Labour market strength delays rate-cut expectations
Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says a firm labour market is pushing back hopes of interest…
The commercial property talent shortage – and where the next generation will come from
With experienced commercial property managers scarce and formal training thin on the ground, Leteicha Wilson explains where firms…
Global ‘living’ sector to hit US$1.4 Trillion as institutional investment accelerates
JLL’s 2025 global report shows the living sector leading worldwide real estate investment, with US$1.4 trillion in forecast…
NSW to hit agents with fines of up to $110,000 under new underquoting crackdown
NSW agents could soon face fines of up to $110,000 for misleading price guides, as the state moves…
The case for decency as a business strategy
The quiet power of doing the right thing: David Snow on reputation, relationships and the long game in…
Building Proptech that works for the industry
Inside REACH ANZ’s new era: how Managing Partner Peter Schravemade and his team are reshaping the proptech accelerator…
Investors and renovators drive record housing finance as calls grow to cool overheated credit market
ABS data shows investor lending jumped nearly 18% in the September quarter while renovation finance hit record levels,…
Vacancy rate gridlock keeps Queensland renters stuck in place
Queensland vacancy rate remains stuck at 1% as renters stay put, landlords grow frustrated, and supply struggles to…
NSW’s Planning shake-up could finally get homes moving
New South Wales’ planning system is finally getting a makeover. After years of complaints about red tape and…
66 million reasons to read this story: The strategy behind Matt Lancashire’s biggest luxury auctions
Six homes, $66.35 million, one weekend. Matt Lancashire reveals what it takes to deliver record-breaking results in Brisbane’s…
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s LA high-rise apartment listed for AUD $3.7 million
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne may be gone, but a piece of his Los Angeles legacy is now up…
Marbella luxury market defies global slowdown as demand outpaces supply
Once dismissed as a seasonal playground for the wealthy, Marbella is proving itself one of Europe’s most resilient…
Spring property momentum builds as listings climb and confidence returns
Australia’s housing market gained traction in October, with new listings climbing to their highest level in a year…
The fifteen-minute rule: why great customer service still wins in real estate
As technology speeds up property marketing, customer service is often the first thing to suffer. But in a…
Sydney’s housing boost: 9,350 new homes planned for north-west under new proposal
Sydney’s housing supply is set for a significant lift, with the Minns Labor Government unveiling plans to rezone…
Global investor sentiment cools on Melbourne as surcharges bite
Investor confidence in Victoria is waning, with global capital increasingly steering towards Sydney and Brisbane amid concerns over…
Greece launches social rent and housing schemes to tackle deepening housing crisis
Government launches social rent and housing schemes, but experts warn bureaucracy could slow delivery.
Gavin Rubinstein on TRG’s global growth and why women are leading the recruitment drive
As The Rubinstein Group (TRG) prepares to open its first international office, Gavin Rubinstein is also reshaping the…
Canadian demand for US property slows as tariffs take effect, but some Florida and Arizona hotspots remain popular
Canadian interest in US real estate is easing as new trade tariffs and a weaker Canadian dollar make…
Sydney Sweeney eyes historic US$15 million Bel Air estate
When Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney goes house-hunting, Hollywood pays attention. The actress, already known for her growing collection…
Regional Australia powers ahead as dual forces drive growth
Regional Australia’s decade-long rise is no longer just a ripple effect from the capitals. Once defined by affordability…
The three habits that separate top agents from the rest: consistency, accountability and momentum
In real estate, success isn’t about luck, it’s built through habits, structure and discipline. REMAX sales negotiator and…
Free daytime power under new ‘Solar Sharer’ scheme
Australians in three states will soon be able to use free electricity during the day, as the Albanese…
RBA holds fire on rates as market momentum carries into summer
Despite no rate cut from the RBA, buyer confidence remains strong. Steady rates, tight stock and resilient demand…
Why joy at work could be the ultimate business advantage
Real estate has always been a high-stakes, high-pressure business. Between long days, demanding clients and constant market shifts,…
Spring momentum pushes Australian home prices to new record highs
Australia’s housing market shows no sign of slowing, with national home prices climbing for a tenth consecutive month…
Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five years faces growing pressure from rising…
Farmland values pause after 12-year growth streak
After more than a decade of near-constant growth, the Australian farmland market is finally showing signs of slowing,…
Beyond the standard campaign: how to market a quirky property that defies its postcode
Some homes don’t fit the usual formula - and neither should their marketing. Buxton Real Estate’s Mathew Cox…