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.
Family wallets under pressure: 6% of Aussies helped loved ones with rent or a deposit
Finder report shows the cost of housing is increasingly a shared burden among family members
Why floor plans are failing the real estate industry
They’re trusted by buyers, overlooked by agents, and riddled with errors. Floor plans could be the weakest part…
What’s the real price? Inside the grey areas of quoting, compliance and trust
In Victoria, underquoting remains a complex and often contentious issue. Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell believes the current…
Christie’s launches dedicated crypto real estate division as demand for digital property deals grows
The luxury property firm becomes the first major brokerage to establish a dedicated team for crypto-only deals, signalling…
Domain shareholders back $3 Billion CoStar takeover
Nearly 100% of eligible shareholders vote in favour of CoStar’s $3 billion acquisition of Domain, paving the way…
“Who’s winning?” is the wrong question. Here’s a smarter way to negotiate in real estate
In real estate, negotiation happens daily, but if your strategy still centres on “winning,” you might be doing…
Pivott: revolutionary platform delivers 60% productivity gains for construction industry
Pivott, a new construction management platform, is transforming the industry with reported 60% productivity gains and 5% cost…
‘Bridesmaids’ mansion breaks sales record with $20.5M off-market deal
The lavish estate from the hit comedy changed hands for the first time in 26 years.
Keeping it hush: Andrew Campbell on winning the trust of celebrity and ultra-high-end buyers
In a market where prestige homes often change hands without a whisper, Andrew Campbell has built a reputation…
Sapporo’s ¥400 billion property portfolio to be sold
Japanese brewing giant Sapporo looks to offload its flagship property assets, including Tokyo’s Yebisu Garden Place, in a…
“A demolition of regional communities”: new land laws spark alarm in Victoria
Agents warned of potential impact on property rights, land values and buyer confidence as new VicGrid bill draws…
Architectural desert retreat once rented by Beyoncé now for sale
A striking 2,858-acre ranch in Texas, once rented by Beyoncé, has hit the market, offering privacy, scale and…
Mortgage refinancing hits record high in NZ
Refinancing activity hit record highs in June, with more than 3,500 mortgage holders switching banks and nearly $2.5…
1 in 4 Aussie households plan to invest in property – despite broader caution
New research from Agile Market Intelligence’s Consumer Pulse survey reveals that property remains the top investment choice for…
Real estate agent turnover remains high despite national decline in job mobility
Real estate agents are still changing jobs at one of the highest rates in the country, according to…
Crossing borders: How First National Real Estate Bonnici & Associates masters multi-state operations
When most real estate agents think about expansion, they consider adding staff or growing their database. William Bonnici…
Refurb boom in London as eco demand outpaces supply
Financial firms drive uptake of sustainable office upgrades amid scarcity of premium space
Tying the knot versus cutting ties: marriage and divorce trends hint at property market movements
Latest ABS data shows a rise in marriages and a dip in divorces, pointing to shifts in housing…
Community is currency
While others chase clicks and cold leads, @realty MD, JJ Taylor, says the agents who win are the…
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…
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…