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.
Government pauses code changes to speed up home building
The Albanese Government will pause National Construction Code changes until 2029 and speed up housing approvals to boost supply. Industry leaders welcome the move but warn the housing crisis remains a supply problem.
Luxury, legacy and giving back: Monika Tu on real estate and charity
Selling some of Australia’s most prestigious homes has made Monika Tu a standout in the world of luxury…
NZ: OCR cuts not over yet
New Zealand’s central bank has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25 percentage points, and further reductions…
unió: Reimagining space for a smarter, smaller footprint
What if your bedroom could turn into a home office by day, or your lounge could become a…
The great mismatch: smaller households, bigger homes
Australia’s housing market has a size problem. While more than 60 per cent of households are made up…
Private equity executives swap London for Lake Como amid tax exodus
Rising taxes in the UK are prompting a wave of private equity executives to relocate, with Italy, and…
Property Management in an age of legislative complexity
Across Australia, property managers are facing sweeping legislative reforms that are tightening compliance and reshaping daily operations. From…
Stamp Duty under fire as top priority for Economic Roundtable
Stamp duty has emerged as a central issue at this week’s Economic Roundtable, with Domain’s Chief of Research…
Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons list Cremorne estate Ingleneuk for $23 million
Lisa Wilkinson and her husband, author Peter FitzSimons, have put their long-held family estate in Cremorne on the…
Build-to-Rent pipeline expands as NSW launches affordable housing project on South Coast
Australia’s build-to-rent sector is gaining ground, with fresh government projects rolling out alongside a record national pipeline, even…
HIA urges red, white and green tape overhaul ahead of Economic Reform Roundtable
Australia’s home building sector is demanding urgent action from policymakers as the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable gets…
HSBC flags 73% of Hong Kong commercial property loans as risky
HSBC has revealed that 73 per cent of its Hong Kong commercial property loans are now considered at…
Leadership fatigue is the hidden risk no one talks about
In an age where “always on” has become the default setting for many leaders, the pressure to be…
Supermodel Adriana Lima lists high-security Brentwood estate for $24.4m AUD
Supermodel Adriana Lima is selling her ultra-secure Brentwood estate, complete with AI-powered cameras, laser beams, and 24/7 armed…
Record migration adds to housing market pressures
Australia’s migration numbers are smashing records, and the housing market is feeling every bit of it. With more…
Listings lag, but sellers hold the advantage
Australia’s housing market may be brimming with demand, but a stubborn shortage of new listings is putting the…
Homeowners bank record profits as housing market recovery gains pace
Domain’s latest Profit and Loss Report shows 97% of house resales and 88% of unit resales made a…
First state-backed developer falls in China’s property crisis
China South City has become the first state-backed property developer to be ordered into liquidation since the country’s…
Melbourne office market faces major shift under proposed WFH rules
Victoria’s plan to make working from home a legal right is expected to trigger a major shift in…
‘Chateau Swann’ hits the market as AFL boss heads south
AFL football boss Greg Swann and his wife Leonie are farewelling their beloved Queensland home, affectionately known as…
The real estate talent squeeze: why the industry must rebuild career pathways
As offshoring and automation rise, Nick Boyd warns of a growing talent gap the industry can’t afford to…
Student housing crisis deepens in Greece as rents skyrocket ahead of academic year
Greece’s student housing market is buckling under the pressure of soaring demand and limited supply, with parents and…
Slight uptick in auctions hints at stronger spring momentum
Australia’s auction market is showing early signs of renewed energy, with a slight rise in listings this week…
Hong Kong awaits mainland investment as major commercial assets hit the market
Mainland investors tipped to play key role as landmark Hong Kong assets hit the market
New suburb approved for Melbourne’s expanding outer north
A major residential development has been approved for Melbourne’s outer north, with the Victorian Government greenlighting the Beveridge…
Shannen Doherty’s Malibu estate lists for US$9.5M one year after her death
The late actress’s cherished Malibu retreat, designed for privacy and connection, is now on the market for AU $14.25…
New Zealand property values flat as market uncertainty persists
National property values in New Zealand edged down by 0.2% in July, with the housing market showing little…
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.