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.
Singapore home sales more than double in first half of 2025
Singapore developers have delivered a blockbuster first half of 2025, moving 4,634 private homes - more than double the 1,889 units sold in the same period last year.
European commercial property market stagnates as recovery falters
Hopes of a rebound in Europe’s commercial property sector have faded in 2025, with sales volumes stagnating, investor…
The “fortress suburbs” where price pressure hits a wall
In most property markets, rising prices in one suburb tend to push buyers into neighbouring areas offering better…
Capital city property prices rise in unison as market momentum builds
No rate cut - yet - but housing demand and tight supply continue to drive growth across Australia
Inside Maria Sharapova’s $25M beach mansion, and it doesn’t even have a tennis court
Retired tennis superstar Maria Sharapova is making headlines again, this time not with her backhand, but with a…
NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price
New analysis from realestate.co.nz reveals a surprising shift in the property market: sellers across New Zealand are, on…
When a listing stalls: how to turn silence into a sale
When a property sits on the market without meaningful buyer interest, it’s easy to assume price is the…
FoundAt: precision AR that’s reshaping field operations and asset management
When civil engineer and project director Leigh Dowie set out to solve one of the most persistent challenges…
Capital Gains Tax reform floated as housing supply solution
McKell Institute CGT plan gains momentum as Labor prepares for economic roundtable
Rahul Grover appointed CEO of iD4me as Proptech firm enters growth phase
Rahul Grover has been appointed CEO of iD4me as the Proptech platform enters a new phase of growth.…
“You never pay too much, just too soon”: Why Judi O’Dea is at the peak of her career at 70
In this profession that is often obsessed with the next big thing, Judi O’Dea is proof that consistency…
Zillow accuses Compass of ‘Hidden Listing Scheme’ in new court filing
Zillow rejects Compass’ call for an injunction, accusing the brokerage of limiting transparency through private listing tactics.
The overlooked home details that can derail a purchase
Agents are being urged to remind buyers about simple but often forgotten pre-purchase checks that can prevent major…
New home sales lift to highest levels in three years
New detached home sales have reached their highest level in almost three years, with the Housing Industry Association…
NSW launches $1 housing designs with 10-day approvals
The NSW Government has released $1 architect-designed housing templates with a ten-day approval process to boost supply and…
Housing activity picks up pace
Australia’s home building sector is showing signs of life, with new dwelling commencements hitting their highest level in…
How to stay ambitious without burning out
Ambition might get you into the industry. But without boundaries, it won’t keep you there. That’s the warning…
Spring surge or missed opportunity? Matt Lahood’s insider advice to win the season before it starts
While many agents are gearing up for a spring surge, The Agency CEO, Matt Lahood, cautions that relying…
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star lists charming NYC apartment
After four years in their Gramercy Park “oasis,” actor Elan Zafir and his family are saying goodbye to…
UK government plans to ban ‘Upward-Only’ rent reviews in new commercial leases
The UK government has proposed a major shift in commercial leasing, moving to ban upward-only rent reviews in…
RBA proposes ban on card surcharges, lower merchant fees: what it could mean for real estate businesses
The Reserve Bank of Australia is proposing sweeping changes to the way card payments are handled in Australia…
Saudis back billion-dollar skyscraper near Central Park as foreign investors flock back to NYC
Saudi Arabia’s powerful government-backed Public Investment Fund is making a major move into Manhattan real estate, teaming up…
Brisbane officially joins the million dollar club
Brisbane’s median house value has officially topped $1 million, driven by rapid population growth, interstate migration, and tight…
What’s driving Australia’s property market in the second half of 2025
With rates on pause and sentiment shifting, Australia’s property market is entering a new phase. Domain’s Dr Nicola…
NZ rental prices fall again
Rental prices across much of New Zealand are falling, with new figures from realestate.co.nz showing the national average…
Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens
Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA…
Historic Manhattan townhouse with ties to Dr Seuss lists for US$13.5M
Tucked between Lexington and Park in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill, this 1870s townhouse comes with more than just ornate…
How this 24 year old built ScaleApp to help a generation plan their way into property ownership
At 24, Nick Melrose transformed his personal financial frustration into ScaleApp, a platform helping young Australians visualise pathways…
Australia’s rental market stalls as affordability pressures peak
After years of rising rents, new data shows Australia's rental market is slowing as affordability pressures force a…
Price drop for Mariah Carey’s music mansion in Connecticut
The New Canaan estate where global superstar Mariah Carey recorded part of her latest album has just had…
Inside the business of growing million-dollar agents
She’s not your typical CEO, and her agents don’t run typical teams. Hayley Van de Ven doesn’t just…
Co-location developments could deliver over 31,000 new homes across London
Co-location developments are gaining serious traction in London, offering a bold solution to the city’s dual housing and…
Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now
While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many…
Is the cost-of-living crisis over? Finder survey reveals expert divide and a growing property class gap
Experts split on end of cost-of-living crisis as mortgage stress falls and property divide grows.
Home run listing: Yoenis Céspedes’ $30M ranch hits the market
Former New York Mets star Yoenis Céspedes has put his 400-acre Port St. Lucie estate on the market…