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.
Why Australia’s auction slowdown isn’t about a lack of buyers
A wave of nervous vendors pulling properties from the block drives the national clearance rate down to 48%, triggering a major structural shift in favour of buyers.
‘Axe the tax’: Jane Hume slams proposed changes
Jane Hume has called on Labor to scrap its negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms, branding them…
Housing supply race exposes winners and losers as WA and Qld fall behind
New ABS data reveals which states are keeping pace with housing demand, with WA and Queensland facing the…
Multi-generational living is reshaping demand – is your listing ready for it?
Flexible floorplans, granny flats and dual-occupancy homes are becoming some of Australia's most sought-after properties as family living…
Three rate hikes finally hit housing market as Sydney and Melbourne lead the slowdown
REA Group's latest Market Snapshot shows higher interest rates are reshaping market conditions, with Sydney and Melbourne cooling,…
Labor backflips on key CGT reforms after backlash
The Albanese Government has announced four major concessions to its proposed capital gains tax reforms, easing pressure on…
Home prices climb 12% in sharpest annual gain since 2022 as rental vacancies hit record strain
Australia's median house price has climbed to $1.15 million as rental vacancies hit crisis lows, with the REIA…
$49k fines and forced 14-day lockouts: REIV fights back against chaotic consumer bill
Victoria's Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 could hit agents with fines of nearly $49,000 for not disclosing sale…
Entry-level Brisbane apartments now more expensive than Sydney
Three previous RBA rate hikes erase gains from falling home prices as Brisbane units overtake Sydney's lower quartile…
Balancing act: RBA holds cash rate amid softening economy
A definitive turning point for the property sector as economists, and real estate leaders analyse the path ahead…
Are buyers calling the shots in Melbourne’s housing market?
As more Melbourne listings undergo price reductions, realistic expectations and strong buyer relationships are becoming critical to achieving…
The EOI revolution: Why one Melbourne office abandoned auctions
As auction success rates slide and buyers become increasingly cautious, Buxton's David Seeber and Zoe Cherrie say Expressions…
‘No excuse’: rushed tax laws threaten wages and jobs
Peak business groups unite in unprecedented backlash as "snap" two-day Senate inquiry into Labor's massive capital gains tax…
From flatline to property fortune: the unexpected suburbs locking in 10-year price turnarounds
Discover the suburbs that flipped the script from flatline growth to staggering 270%+ surges over the last decade.
Rising sales listings and tightening rentals are reshaping the market
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee reveals a widening gap between property sales and rental stock as federal…
Tasmanian first-home buyers facing devastating ‘cliff edge’ as Stamp Duty exemption abruptly ends
Hidden budget cuts and a ruthless June 30 settlement deadline leave agents scrambling, as experts warn pending property…
Sydney house prices post second-largest dollar drop on record
Sydney house prices have suffered their sharpest quarterly decline in seven years, with a $75,000 drop as rising…
The database is the new ‘open home’
Pre-market campaigns, buyer appointments and smarter data strategies are transforming how listings are won and sold across Australia's…
Mortgage repayments hit record 50.8% of family income
Mortgage stress rises above 50% of household income as RBA rate hikes erase 2025 affordability gains and lift…
Migration outpaces new housing supply 3-to-1 as real estate sector faces unprecedented demand pressure
Migration outpaces housing construction nearly three-to-one, intensifying Australia’s supply crisis
Budget shock hits property market as positive cash flow suburbs shrink to just 0.8%
Positive cash flow properties collapse to just 0.8% of suburbs as yields tighten, costs rise, and investors pivot…
Canberra ditches Stamp Duty for First Buyers in major housing shake-up
Canberra becomes the first Australian jurisdiction to remove the tax entirely for first-time purchasers, regardless of property value…
Gold Coast crowned Australia’s fastest-growing economy
The Gold Coast is now outpacing Australia’s capital cities in economic growth, with 420+ new residents a week…
The property heavyweights dominating the King’s Birthday honours list
Property executives, agency founders and strata pioneers were among the business leaders recognised in the King's Birthday honours,…
REIV warns reserve price disclosure laws could push sellers away from auctions
REIV warns Victoria’s reserve price laws risk pushing vendors away from auctions despite push for greater transparency
Saturated suburbs: Why Australia’s $1.4b childcare property boom just reached a tipping point
Australia's childcare property market has attracted record investment, but local oversupply, staffing shortages and operator quality are now…
Listings build collides with cautious buyers as housing market shifts into new phase
Australia’s housing market is shifting as listings rise and buyer demand cools, with clearance rates falling and withdrawal…
RBA flags early housing slowdown as interest rate rises begin to bite
Reserve Bank says higher borrowing costs are starting to ease housing conditions, while warning inflation remains “too high”…
New wave of South Asian buyers reshapes Brisbane property market dynamics
As South Asian migration reshapes Brisbane’s housing market, one young agent is bridging language, culture and trust in…
Perth housing market slows as selling times double, but prices keep rising
Perth selling times double as listings climb above 5,000, but prices continue to rise despite easing market momentum
China’s property crisis claims another casualty: PM firms
Fee collection slump, rising vacancies and homeowner pushback deepen pressure on China’s property services sector
Property market holds steady despite economic uncertainty
Despite budget shocks, rate uncertainty and geopolitical tension, new Ray White data shows sales values are holding firmer…
Dave Hughes becomes the unlikely face of Australia’s Budget backlash
The comedian's social media tirades have attracted thousands of reactions and hundreds of comments, but he is part…
Stamp duty nears $35bn as rising prices do the heavy lifting
Rising property prices, not rising sales, are driving a record $34.4 billion stamp duty haul across Australia.
Between Budget and Law: a market holding its breath
Policy uncertainty lingers in Parliament as buyers and investors recalibrate ahead of key Senate votes, fragmenting conditions across…