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.
“A bit of showbiz never hurt anyone”: Josh Horner on why real estate needs more fun
From Disney choreography to sold stickers, Josh Horner brings flair, feeling and yes, even showgirls to the property market.
Hollywood star Rachel McAdams’ Sydney hideaway hits the market
Woollahra’s leafy backstreets have quietly hosted some serious star power—most recently, Hollywood actor Rachel McAdams. Now, the mid-century…
Overseas demand for UK property hits record low
The number of international buyers registering to purchase residential property in the UK has fallen to its lowest…
The soft skills closing hard deals
Every agent knows the script. Build rapport. Handle objections. Present your value. Close strong. But in the real…
Historic Scottish castle once home to Queen Margaret Tudor is selling for £1m
A castle steeped in royal history — and complete with its own escape tunnel — has been listed…
Why Simon Cohen’s teaming up with view.com.au to help the industry stay sharp
A month into his new role as Property Expert and Brand Ambassador for view.com.au, Simon Cohen says he’s…
Sardinian seafront villa sells for more than €160 million in record-breaking deal
A seafront estate on Sardinia’s exclusive Costa Smeralda has sold for more than €160 million (approximately AUD $267…
Could Brisbane overtake Sydney in house prices by 2029?
Brisbane’s property market is experiencing rapid growth — and some are now daring to ask the question: could…
Historic Brisbane home with David Jones and John Eales links sells for $5.8 Million
A landmark Brisbane residence with ties to the David Jones family and former Wallabies captain John Eales has…
Calls to ease housing affordability pressures as property leaders back red tape reduction
Two of Australia’s leading property industry voices have thrown their support behind changes to lending and investment policy,…
Navigating longer sales cycles in a shifting luxury market
When it comes to prestige property, patience is more than a virtue — it's part of the process.…
More choice, flexibility and support ahead for agents, says REA Group
Agents can expect “more choice, more flexibility, more value than ever before” in 2025, with REA Group rolling…
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost snap up “bargain” Upper East Side penthouse for US$13M
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson and comedian Colin Jost have secured a prime piece of New York real estate,…
Ireland’s global pitch to solve its housing crisis
At this year’s MIPIM conference in Cannes — Europe’s largest annual real estate trade show — Ireland made…
Andy Warhol’s former NY townhouse selling for $10.6 Million
A rare piece of pop art history has hit the market, with Andy Warhol’s former Manhattan townhouse listed…
Marcus Bontempelli lends star power to Footscray’s ARCO development
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is bringing more than just sporting success to Melbourne’s west, teaming up with…
Extell secures final Fifth Avenue lot for $265M AUD, plans $1.5B tower with Manhattan’s first IKEA
After a decade of strategic acquisitions, real estate heavyweight Extell Development Company has finalised its long-anticipated deal for…
NSW ends No-Grounds Evictions: rental reform laws to begin in May
The Minns Labor Government has confirmed that major rental law reforms — including the end of no-grounds evictions…
Norway’s oil fund buys 25% stake in London’s Covent Garden for £570 Million
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest at US$1.8 trillion, has acquired a 25 per cent stake in…
The Block winners Mitch & Mark list luxurious beach home
TV renovation stars Mitch and Mark have listed their meticulously transformed home in Sydney's Northern Beaches, marking their…
Victoria leads Australia’s population growth as housing shortfall looms
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows Australia’s population grew by 484,000 people (1.8%) in…
Sonia Kruger sells Mosman mansion for nearly $20 Million
Gold Logie-winning TV presenter Sonia Kruger and her partner Craig McPherson have sold their stunning Mosman home for…
LJ Hooker calls for urgent housing action ahead of Federal Budget
Australia’s housing crisis is in the spotlight as LJ Hooker urges the Federal Government to fast-track solutions to…
Dar Global invests AUD$613 million in Saudi Arabia’s residential market
Luxury real estate developer Dar Global has made a significant move in Saudi Arabia’s booming property market, investing…
Rock icons and fine wine: Tallagandra Hill hits the market
A celebrity-favourite winery and events venue, which has hosted some of Australia’s biggest music legends, is now on…
Big wins for home sellers, but unit owners feel the pinch
Australian home sellers achieved record-breaking profits in the December 2024 quarter, with a median nominal gain of $306,000,…
New York’s Woolworth mansion drops price to just under US$50 Million
A landmark Upper East Side townhouse, known as the Woolworth Mansion, has seen its asking price slashed by…
Trump’s tariffs push up construction costs for US developers
Real estate developers across the US are facing rising costs as President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs increase prices…
Brisbane and Gold Coast property markets bounce back after Cyclone Alfred
Just a week after Cyclone Alfred disrupted open homes and auctions, Brisbane and the Gold Coast real estate…
Ellen DeGeneres lists one of her last US homes following UK move
Ellen DeGeneres is continuing to shed her US real estate portfolio, putting one of her last remaining Montecito,…
Five years on: COVID-19’s lasting impact on Australia’s housing market
Five years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, its influence on Australia’s housing market remains strong, with…
Rental prices drop in Auckland and Wellington, offering relief for renters
New data from realestate.co.nz shows that rental prices have dropped in two of New Zealand’s largest cities, with…
What real estate agents can learn from an FBI hostage negotiator
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss has spent decades perfecting the art of persuasion, and his strategies translate…
Dubai’s real estate boom reshapes the Gulf’s luxury market
Dubai’s property market continues its rapid expansion, with residential sales reaching AED 120 billion ($32.7 billion) in the…
Property market gains momentum as new listings spike in February
Australia’s property market showed renewed momentum in February, with new listings rising across major capital cities and auction…