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.
Spain proposes 100% tax on non-EU buyers amid housing crisis
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU residents, targeting foreign investors as part of a broader strategy to address the nation’s housing affordability crisis.
Trump’s policies and their potential impact on Australian real estate
Sydney-based real estate agent Tina O’Connor and the Economic Society of Australia have shared their insights on how…
UK singer lists stunning $10.5million Fulham home
Heidi Range, former Sugababes star, has listed her lavish Fulham home for £5.3 million ($10.5 million AUD).
More than one-third of US homeowners say they’ll never sell
High housing costs are keeping many US homeowners firmly in place, with more than one-third (34%) saying they’ll…
Gucci owner Kering secures $1.3 Billion in strategic Paris property sale
Luxury giant Kering, owner of brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent, has announced the sale of 60% stakes…
Take a peak into Hayden Panettiere’s childhood home in exclusive New York enclave
A charming residence in Palisades, NY, once home to actress Hayden Panettiere, is now on the market.
Domain’s December 2024 House Price report: insights across Australia’s capital cities
Australia’s property market experienced a mix of resilience and deceleration in the final quarter of 2024, as revealed…
Mastering the art of cold calling
For real estate agents, the first 10 seconds of a cold call can determine success or failure.
Body Shop mogul lists $10m Portsea estate
Graeme Wise, the visionary behind The Body Shop's arrival in Australia, and his wife Angelina are selling their…
TikTok ban looms in the US
The January 19 deadline for the US anticipated ban on TikTok and its China-based owner ByteDance is fast…
Kristin Cavallari lists her expansive Tennessee estate for $16.8M AUD
Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari has placed her stunning Franklin, Tennessee estate on the market for $11 million…
International schools fuel global property hotspots
International schools are becoming key drivers of global property markets as affluent families prioritise premium education alongside lifestyle…
Gen X overtakes Baby Boomers in property wealth, according to KPMG report
A new analysis by KPMG reveals that Gen X has now surpassed Baby Boomers in property and share…
Joan Rivers’ former NYC penthouse re-listed with a US$10M price cut
The iconic penthouse that the late comedian Joan Rivers called home for nearly three decades is back on…
NZ property market closed 2024 with fresh opportunities despite December lows
The New Zealand property market experienced a subdued close to 2024, with realestate.co.nz reporting record lows across key…
How climate risks are reshaping real estate
As climate change intensifies natural disasters, homebuyers in Australia and the US are increasingly weighing climate risks alongside…
Historic £38M Belgravia mansion becomes London’s first super-prime sale of 2025
A historic Belgravia mansion, originally built in 1827-8 as the London residence of the Earls of Bessborough, has…
New home building activity shows signs of recovery
Australia's new home building market continues to show improvement, with building approvals data highlighting a moderate-paced recovery for…
Calls for RBA to ease interest rates
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show a modest annual…
Rent growth slows to lowest rate since 2021
The Australian rental market is showing signs of relief for tenants, with rents growing at their slowest pace…
Ivana Trump’s lavish NYC townhouse still on the market for $30.3 million
The opulent Manhattan townhouse that once belonged to Ivana Trump remains on the market more than two years…
Consumer confidence kicks off 2025 with a boost
Consumer confidence surged in the first week of 2025, rising 3.6 points to 87.5 according to the latest…
Billionaires retreat from London’s ‘super-prime’ market
London’s super-prime property market experienced a downturn in 2024, with billionaire buyers pulling back amid economic and political…
Private equity bets big on UK rental market
Private equity firms and pension funds are ramping up their investments in the UK rental market, with a…
Raine & Horne appoints Chris Nicholl as CEO to lead next phase of growth
The move comes after a standout year of growth, including a significant brand refresh and an expansion into…
Bill Murray’s historic home hits the market
The Yellow House, a storied property once owned by actor and comedian Bill Murray, has been listed for…
National home values record first decline in almost two years
CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) ended 2024 with its first national decline in nearly two years, dropping by…
Granny flats take centre stage in SA’s housing market
South Australia’s housing crisis has reshaped homebuyers’ priorities, with granny flats now high on shopping lists as intergenerational…
Iconic ‘Breaking Bad’ house listed for sale
The house made famous as Walter White’s residence in the hit TV series Breaking Bad has hit the…
Robert Redford’s waterfront retreat exceeds US$4.15 million asking price
Robert Redford and his wife, Sibylle Szaggars Redford, sold their Tiburon, California, waterfront home for $4.65 million ($7.15…
Real estate heavyweights spill on crushing 2025’s challenges and grabbing opportunities
From tackling social injustices to leveraging technology and maintaining balance, these industry leaders highlight the strategies that will…
Lionel Messi opens his €223 million real estate portfolio to investors
Football icon Lionel Messi has taken a bold step off the pitch, listing his real estate investment trust…
Top 50 Australian Residential Real Estate Industry Influencers 2024
What a year it's been for real estate - From AI-powered platforms reshaping the industry to market-shifting policy…
Bing Crosby’s former Palm Desert estate hits the market for $13.5 million (AUD $21 Million)
A sprawling Palm Desert estate, once owned by legendary singer Bing Crosby and steeped in Hollywood lore, is…
How real estate agents can thrive in 2025
With the real estate market in constant flux, agents face a choice: evolve or risk being left behind.…