Catherine Nikas-Boulos
Catherine Nikas-Boulos is Digital Editor at Elite Agent.
Payday Super reforms will reshape real estate payroll from July 2026
Real estate agencies face major payroll and cashflow changes under the new Payday Super rules, with contributions due every pay cycle from 1 July 2026 and significant compliance, administrative, and financial pressures for businesses of all sizes.
Artist Hunt Slonem snaps up haunted Rhode Island mansion
The 43,772-square-foot Gilded Age estate served as the exterior for cult TV series "Dark Shadows" and is reportedly…
Why growth only works when strategy and infrastructure keep pace
After a $25 million launch, Matt Lahood shares the hard lessons of growing The Agency: why planning, systems, and…
Vendor paid advertising: the investment conversation agents can’t avoid
Vendor Paid Advertising (VPA) lets sellers fund strategic marketing campaigns, from premium portal placement to social media promotion,…
Trump Tower to rise on the Gold Coast in $1.5 Billion first Australian project
The 91-storey Trump International Hotel & Tower will feature luxury apartments, hotel rooms, and retail, aiming to become…
REIQ returns to REIA after 11-year break, strengthening national real estate voice
Return gives Queensland agents a seat at the federal table and pathways to the REIA National Awards for…
Switch off to switch on: how smarter boundaries sharpen your edge in real estate
Why the deals you replay at night may be hurting your performance more than the ones you lose.
Reading people, not just properties: the art of emotional intelligence in real estate
Megan Hill of First National Copper Coast reveals how empathy, intuition, and even fashion cues help her tailor…
Investor capital rotates: Melbourne gains as Perth and Queensland cool
Investor activity shifts from Perth and Queensland toward Melbourne and select smaller capitals, signalling opportunities for sales and…
Underquoting uncovered: how accurate pricing builds trust and keeps you compliant
Learn what underquoting really means, the rules in each state, and how new agents can stay compliant while…
Golden Girls star Estelle Getty’s Hollywood Hills home listed for US$7.65 million
The gated 1940s residence features classic period details, a 1,500-bottle wine cellar and nearly half an acre in…
Inside a property management overhaul
Chantelle Collin on rebuilding team pathways, reducing burnout, and why sustainable property management starts with people, not portfolio…
“Buying with a calculator” – Tony Williamson on returning to real estate and the investor wave reshaping Cairns
After two retirements and decades at the top end of Far North Queensland real estate, Tony Williamson returns…
‘Death tax by stealth’: Why inherited homes may hit the market faster
Proposed ATO changes could accelerate estate sales, tighten timelines and pull agents into more tax-driven conversations with grieving…
Thinking of switching careers into real estate? Read this first
With career-changers flooding into real estate, a former compliance professional outlines why the industry still rewards discipline, mentoring…
Inside the exclusive London square once home to Tony and Cherie Blair
The tightly held Connaught Square address has attracted prime ministers, TV stars and Grammy winners - and is…
Finding your voice in a performance industry
Marianne Hynes on the hidden cost of people-pleasing and why honest leadership is becoming a competitive advantage in…
When perks fall short: property management looks to healthcare to tackle burnout
As staff burnout continues to challenge property management, one agency is trialling accessible healthcare to reduce pressure and…
Door knocking and data: Why the ‘silver platter’ era of real estate is dead
As the market resets, Molly Gibbons argues that agents who double down on training, structure and real-world presence…
Why command-and-control leadership no longer works in real estate
As agencies scale and expectations shift, McGrath’s Head of Franchise Services Christopher Mourd says the future belongs to…
Australian house prices rise 560 per cent over 25 years
New Propertyology research reveals property values grew from $210,000 to $1.18 million nationally, with 16 townships achieving 700…
How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest
What aspiring auctioneers need to understand before they ever call an auction
Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…
When family is the business: How to lead, negotiate and survive in a family-run agency
Family-run real estate agencies face unique pressures when growth slows. Lessons on authority, succession and change from a…
Four pillars shaping the most successful real estate agencies in 2026
From value-based fees and precision marketing to human-centred AI and personal brand, Matt Giggs explains the four pillars…
Why speed and systems can’t replace judgement in real estate: “You can automate tasks. You can’t automate care.”
Kiarni Hall on leadership, psychological safety and why performance can’t be measured by KPIs alone.
Rental markets ease slightly, but pressure remains as vacancies stay below long-term norms
SQM Research data shows vacancy rates lifted slightly at year end, but most capital city rental markets remain…
If it’s not searchable, it may as well not exist
In an industry where sold prices are visible but strategy rarely is, structured editorial content offers a way…
Agencies prioritise data ownership
Three-quarters of property professionals want to control their digital footprint, but advertising spend still flows to portals.
Darryn Lyons lists Australian properties as he shifts focus overseas
The former Geelong mayor and media personality is selling his tropical North Queensland beachfront retreat and his long-held…
OECD urges housing reform as new data shows home building starts to lift
The OECD has called for higher social housing targets, tax reform and planning changes to tackle Australia’s affordability…
John McGrath’s 10-year bet on a very different kind of real estate business
As compliance tightens and expectations rise, John McGrath believes the real estate industry is being forced to grow…
When leadership shifts from selling to setting standards
Tristan Brown’s approach to leadership is built around energy, presence and environment rather than targets and top-down pressure.
Back to Basics: Why preparation, not personality, wins listings
New agents may lack years in the market, but the listing presentation is where structure, evidence and clarity…
Lucky socks and the long game: the superstition behind Nick Roche’s $34.6 million week
From golden retriever socks to off-market street records, 25-year-old Ray White Ascot agent Nick Roche reveals how small…