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.
NZ rental prices fall again
Rental prices across much of New Zealand are falling, with new figures from realestate.co.nz showing the national average weekly rent dropped to $636 in June 2025, a 2.7% decrease compared to the same time last year.
Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens
Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA…
Historic Manhattan townhouse with ties to Dr Seuss lists for US$13.5M
Tucked between Lexington and Park in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill, this 1870s townhouse comes with more than just ornate…
How this 24 year old built ScaleApp to help a generation plan their way into property ownership
At 24, Nick Melrose transformed his personal financial frustration into ScaleApp, a platform helping young Australians visualise pathways…
Australia’s rental market stalls as affordability pressures peak
After years of rising rents, new data shows Australia's rental market is slowing as affordability pressures force a…
Price drop for Mariah Carey’s music mansion in Connecticut
The New Canaan estate where global superstar Mariah Carey recorded part of her latest album has just had…
Inside the business of growing million-dollar agents
She’s not your typical CEO, and her agents don’t run typical teams. Hayley Van de Ven doesn’t just…
Co-location developments could deliver over 31,000 new homes across London
Co-location developments are gaining serious traction in London, offering a bold solution to the city’s dual housing and…
Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now
While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many…
Is the cost-of-living crisis over? Finder survey reveals expert divide and a growing property class gap
Experts split on end of cost-of-living crisis as mortgage stress falls and property divide grows.
Home run listing: Yoenis Céspedes’ $30M ranch hits the market
Former New York Mets star Yoenis Céspedes has put his 400-acre Port St. Lucie estate on the market…
India overtakes APAC peers as commercial property sentiment holds strong
India has emerged as the most resilient commercial real estate market in the Asia-Pacific region, outpacing traditionally strong…
One in four Kiwis ‘accidentally’ buy a home, new survey reveals
A new survey has revealed just how quickly curiosity can turn into commitment in New Zealand’s property market.…
Renovated North Sydney home of Sydney to Hobart skipper heads to auction
Sydney to Hobart sailor Andrew Butler and his wife Amber have listed their renovated North Sydney terrace, drawing…
From cold calls to selling a $55 million harbourfront mansion
In Sydney’s prestige property market, reputation is everything, says Adam Reichman — and it’s a lesson that runs…
Interest rate cuts boost building approvals as RBA meeting looms
Latest ABS data shows a 3.2% rise in May building approvals, as rate cuts and improved buyer sentiment…
Buying cheaper than renting in pockets of Australia, new data reveals
New analysis from Domain has revealed the suburbs across Australia where buying a home is now cheaper than…
Bella Thorne lists her OTT floral fantasy mansion in LA
Former Disney star Bella Thorne is selling her wildly decorated Topanga Canyon estate, complete with faux flowers, pastel…
Countdown begins for Queensland’s new seller disclosure laws
Big changes are coming to Queensland property sales from 1 August 2025, with new disclosure laws requiring sellers…
New Zealand property prices flat for 2.5 years as listings cool in winter
The latest data from realestate.co.nz shows the national property market remains steady, with prices flat for 2.5 years.
‘One Approval’ could cut costs and speed up housing supply
The Housing Industry Association is calling for urgent, nationwide planning reform, warning that outdated and inconsistent approval systems…
Compass vs Zillow and the fight to control real estate visibility
A landmark legal battle is unfolding in the U.S., pitting two real estate heavyweights, Compass and Zillow, against…
Property prices push Aussie wealth to eye-watering $17.3 Trillion
New ABS figures reveal the surprising role property still plays in building household wealth, even as super takes…
Historic Coppola residence hits the market with star-studded past
Once home to members of the legendary Coppola filmmaking family, this 1920s Spanish Revival property in Los Angeles…
Resetting the rules: The real estate legal overhaul every agent needs to know
It’s not just a new financial year, it’s a hard reset for real estate rules across Australia. From…
Australia’s priciest home: $141.55m for a Barangaroo penthouse in landmark deal
Multimillionaire Yan Zhang has made Australian property history, settling a $141.55 million purchase for the top three floors…
Blackstone eyes Australian real estate as part of global growth push
As Australia continues to grapple with housing supply challenges and rising infrastructure demands, global investment giant Blackstone is…
Real estate 101: Why GCI isn’t the whole game
In real estate, big GCI numbers often steal the spotlight — but Scott Mackey says they rarely tell…
The real estate ‘Moneyball’: How Dion Besser turned metrics into momentum
As founder of Melbourne agency Besser & Co, Dion Besser has built a high-performing team by borrowing a…
NSW bets on AI to unclog housing approvals backlog
As NSW rolls out its 2025–26 Budget, one of the most quietly disruptive moves could be its investment…
NSW budget repositions commercial property with $30b infrastructure plan and developer guarantee
The 2025–26 NSW budget lays the groundwork for a decentralised commercial property market, with major infrastructure and planning…
18-car garage, yacht dock and a waterfall: Alex Guerrero’s $113m Miami build hits the market
Former Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Alex Guerrero has swapped baseball diamonds for beachfront builds, listing his latest ultra-luxury…
Budget delivers boost for first home buyers, REIQ welcomes reforms
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has endorsed the LNP Government’s State Budget, citing expanded support for first…
Smarter rent reviews. More revenue. Less burnout
Leesy's IRIS system transforms the time-consuming task of rental reviews into an automated process, delivering data-backed recommendations in…
Buyer power grows in US property market as sellers cut prices
US agents are seeing more stock, price cuts, and longer selling times - signs of a market swinging…