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.
Call of Duty Creator sells California mansion for US$22 million
The British creator of Call of Duty: Black Ops has sold the Brentwood mansion where he developed the hit franchise, closing at US$22 million (about AUD $34 million) after more than a year on the market.
Queensland’s housing shortage keeps prices climbing
New quarterly data shows prices rising across Queensland as limited housing supply, strong investor activity and regional momentum…
Inflation rises to 3.8% as housing costs and electricity drive monthly CPI higher
Australia’s new Monthly CPI shows inflation lifting to 3.8 per cent in October, with housing costs, rising electricity…
A look inside Pasadena’s hidden lakefront estate with film ties and a long family history
A handcrafted Doug Ewing–designed lakefront estate in Pasadena, long favoured by film producers, hits the market for US…
CBD office markets edge toward a 2026 rebound as supply tightens
Improving vacancy figures, limited supply and renewed institutional interest point to stronger conditions for prime CBD office assets…
NZ property resale gains fall to weakest level since 2013 as short hold periods drag outcomes
Latest Cotality NZ data shows resale gains easing as long hold periods and firm buyer expectations shape outcomes…
The new first step in a sales campaign (and how to use what you already know)
Why rising vendor costs and better-used buyer data are reshaping the opening stage of modern sales campaigns.
US home turnover drops to 30-year low
New data shows Americans are moving far less than they have in decades, with weak hiring, job uncertainty…
The real estate office of 2026: Why the industry is moving toward centralised, support-led platforms
Why the next stage of real estate will depend on shared services, specialist support and clear performance visibility.
‘It just stinks of imbalance’: Andy Reid says proposed Victorian reserve-price laws miss the mark
Auctioneer Andy Reid says the planned requirement for agents to publish reserve prices a week before auction shifts…
The future is arriving faster than real estate thinks
How digital change, shifting cities and a new workforce are reshaping the way agencies operate — and what…
Home prices to hit new highs in 2026 as first-home buyer demand intensifies: Domain
Prices expected to climb again in 2026 with first-home buyers driving much of the early momentum.
WA named nation’s strongest home building market after decade-long climb
WA climbs to the top of the HIA Housing Scorecard for the first time in a decade, supported…
Student housing pipeline expands as federal policy links visas to new beds
Fresh figures reveal strong growth in student accommodation, with delivery uneven across states.
Hollywood icon Jane Russell’s former Montecito retreat returns to market
From Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to coastal California living, her legacy includes one of Montecito’s notable estates.
Lisa Pennell on fixing underquoting: “Use the tech we already have”
Barry Plant CEO, Lisa Pennell, argues that the real fix for underquoting lies in modern enforcement systems, not…
Townsville leads regional Australia’s next wave of growth
Townsville is emerging as one of Australia’s strongest regional performers, supported by both lifestyle appeal and solid employment.
Dubai leads as UAE real estate hits new highs
Dubai posts its strongest quarter on record while upcoming supply reshapes buying conditions across the UAE.
Why buyer’s agents with sales experience are becoming critical in a tightening market
Why shrinking stock, faster campaigns and buyer fatigue are accelerating the rise of buyer’s agents with deep sales…
San Francisco’s former Westfield mall sold for a tiny fraction of its past value
Once valued in the billions, the former Westfield mall has sold for just USD $133 million (around AUD…
Labour market strength delays rate-cut expectations
Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says a firm labour market is pushing back hopes of interest…
The commercial property talent shortage – and where the next generation will come from
With experienced commercial property managers scarce and formal training thin on the ground, Leteicha Wilson explains where firms…
Global ‘living’ sector to hit US$1.4 Trillion as institutional investment accelerates
JLL’s 2025 global report shows the living sector leading worldwide real estate investment, with US$1.4 trillion in forecast…
NSW to hit agents with fines of up to $110,000 under new underquoting crackdown
NSW agents could soon face fines of up to $110,000 for misleading price guides, as the state moves…
The case for decency as a business strategy
The quiet power of doing the right thing: David Snow on reputation, relationships and the long game in…
Building Proptech that works for the industry
Inside REACH ANZ’s new era: how Managing Partner Peter Schravemade and his team are reshaping the proptech accelerator…
Investors and renovators drive record housing finance as calls grow to cool overheated credit market
ABS data shows investor lending jumped nearly 18% in the September quarter while renovation finance hit record levels,…
Vacancy rate gridlock keeps Queensland renters stuck in place
Queensland vacancy rate remains stuck at 1% as renters stay put, landlords grow frustrated, and supply struggles to…
NSW’s Planning shake-up could finally get homes moving
New South Wales’ planning system is finally getting a makeover. After years of complaints about red tape and…
66 million reasons to read this story: The strategy behind Matt Lancashire’s biggest luxury auctions
Six homes, $66.35 million, one weekend. Matt Lancashire reveals what it takes to deliver record-breaking results in Brisbane’s…
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s LA high-rise apartment listed for AUD $3.7 million
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne may be gone, but a piece of his Los Angeles legacy is now up…
Marbella luxury market defies global slowdown as demand outpaces supply
Once dismissed as a seasonal playground for the wealthy, Marbella is proving itself one of Europe’s most resilient…
Spring property momentum builds as listings climb and confidence returns
Australia’s housing market gained traction in October, with new listings climbing to their highest level in a year…
The fifteen-minute rule: why great customer service still wins in real estate
As technology speeds up property marketing, customer service is often the first thing to suffer. But in a…
Sydney’s housing boost: 9,350 new homes planned for north-west under new proposal
Sydney’s housing supply is set for a significant lift, with the Minns Labor Government unveiling plans to rezone…