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.
Auction market rebounds after long weekend disruption
Australia’s auction market showed signs of renewed strength last week, with clearance rates and volumes rebounding after the disruption caused by the King’s Birthday long weekend. The latest figures from Cotality highlight a lift in both activity and success rates across the combined capital cities, led by strong performances in Melbourne and Sydney.
Former Bath rugby player Iestyn Lewis poised to sell £750m property portfolio
Former Bath rugby player Iestyn Lewis is close to sealing a £750 million (AU$1.4 billion) deal to sell…
Inside Bob Newhart’s US$10.5M townhouse and the Hollywood story behind it
A rare chance to own a piece of TV history has emerged in Los Angeles, with the late…
Unions NSW pushes for Airbnb levy to fund essential worker housing amid rental supply strain
Unions NSW is calling on the NSW Government to introduce a levy on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb,…
Rate cuts back on the table: what Westpac’s surprise forecast means for real estate
After months of market uncertainty, real estate agents may finally have a new talking point for buyers on…
Real estate leaders recognised in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List
Several respected figures from Australia’s real estate sector have been officially recognised in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours…
Richard Simmons’s iconic LA estate lists for US$7 million one year after his death
One of Hollywood’s most recognisable fitness personalities, the late Richard Simmons, is making headlines once more—this time in…
Stuntman to the stars lists beachfront family retreat
Veteran Australian stunt co-ordinator and director Jimmy Christiansen has listed his coastal sanctuary at Oak Beach, near Port…
Local buyers step up as global property markets reset
As global governments tighten tax rules and investment restrictions, a clear trend is emerging across international real estate:…
Apartments outperform houses as buyers shift priorities
New data shows apartment markets across Australia outpacing house price growth.
National mean dwelling price tops $1 Million for the first time
Australia’s residential property market has hit a new milestone, with the national mean dwelling price surpassing $1 million…
Real estate’s straight shooter: Paul Neshausen on money, marketing, and saying what others won’t
After walking away from a high-paying corporate role with no backup plan, Paul Neshausen didn’t just change careers,…
NAR scraps controversial ‘no-commingling’ rule
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the US has officially overturned its “no-commingling” policy—a move that’s gaining…
Four decades of doing things differently: inside TOOP+TOOP’s enduring success
Most real estate agencies don’t make it to 40 - but TOOP+TOOP isn’t most agencies. From late-night signboard…
Reuse over rebuild: why the property industry is rethinking what adds value
A powerful coalition of architects, developers, planners and academics is calling for a national rethink on the way…
Dubai’s digital property play: What Australia’s agents should know
Dubai has made headlines after its first tokenised real estate offering was fully funded within a single day…
Star of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ hits the market: historic Kurrajong estate up for auction
A romantic slice of Australian television history is officially on the market—with a starring role on Farmer Wants…
Queensland property market defies expectations with five-year growth
Queensland’s property market has delivered another solid quarter of growth, adding to a five-year stretch that has reshaped…
“It’s about legacy, not just property”: Henry Wong on why Asian buyers are shaping Australia’s real estate future
Asian buyers have become a major force in the Australian property market—often purchasing without finance, competing at the…
Builders keep Oz economy standing – but for how long?
Australia’s economic engine is losing steam, but it’s the nation’s builders who are keeping it upright—for now.
Homeowners stick with banks as internal refinancing hits record high
A record number of Australian homeowners are choosing to refinance their loans with their existing banks rather than…
Office conversions fuel new housing supply in major US cities
The push to convert under-utilised office buildings into residential units is gaining momentum across the United States, with…
Billy Joel lists his Long Island mega-estate (again) for $45 Million, and it comes with a piano-shaped pool
Billy Joel is once again trying to sell his sprawling Long Island estate, putting the Centre Island property…
Millennials buck trend with rising interest in homebuying despite mortgage rate pressures
While the broader US population remains hesitant about real estate transactions amid high mortgage rates, Millennials are showing…
Selling the dream: How travel perks are helping close prestige deals
“More than a home, it’s a passport”: ThirdHome gains ground in Australia and New Zealand luxury markets
Vennu wins 2025 Top of the Props pitch battle
Seven PropTech startups from across Australia and New Zealand went head-to-head in a live pitch battle on the…
RBNZ cuts rates again
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to…
Top agents list more than 60% of properties. Here’s what they have in common
In an industry built on optimism and driven by results, real estate has long traded on the appeal…
Energy-Efficient homes prove a hot commodity in 2025, fetching up to 14.5% more
As households contend with escalating living costs and energy bills, new research from Domain reveals that energy-efficient homes…
Christina Ricci lists home amid family crisis following LA wildfires
Actress Christina Ricci is parting ways with her architectural Silver Lake, Los Angeles home, listing the property for…
Why Suzanne Brown has flipped the script to treat tenants like VIP clients
Suzanne Brown, Director of Rentwest Solutions, doesn’t believe tenants should be treated as an afterthought. In fact, she…
Stevie Wonder’s Calabasas home on the market for US$15 Million
The modern Mediterranean-style Calabasas estate once shared by music legend Stevie Wonder and his former wife, clothing designer…
Game, set, sell: tennis star Nick Kyrgios lists Sydney penthouse
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment—perched atop the award-winning Capella building on Anzac Parade in Kensington, is being offered with…
David Duchovny lists Malibu home (Caboose guest house included) for $12.5M
Actor David Duchovny has listed his Malibu estate, a distinctive compound complete with a vintage train caboose guest…
The boutique brand that just hit $1Billion in sales
Stefanie Dobro has built one of Western Australia’s most successful boutique agencies, hitting $1 billion in sales in…