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.
3 in 10 Australians remain financially anxious as households adjust to rate cuts
New data shows that while household sentiment is improving, three in ten Australians still feel financially anxious; a factor likely to influence property decisions in the months ahead.
“Affordable” homes vanish as housing burden deepens for young Australians
First-home buyers are being squeezed harder than ever, with entry-level homes rising faster than premium properties, deposits now…
From eyeliner to empire: Leanne Pilkington’s 30 years at Laing+Simmons
Her first sale was scribbled down with an eyeliner pencil on the back of a business card. Three…
Branded residences boom as luxury buyers seek community, wellness and status
Once the preserve of luxury hotels, branded residences are expanding fast — with fashion, motor and wellness brands…
Back to the Future star puts Santa Barbara retreat on the market
Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd is parting ways with his Montecito retreat, listing the three-bedroom Santa…
Australia’s housing market hits $11.1 trillion milestone
Fresh ABS figures show Australia’s residential housing stock has soared to $11.1 trillion, with the average home now…
Average home loan projected to top $1.1m as lending recovery drags to 2036
Australia’s mortgage market faces a long road back to its Covid-era highs, with new analysis warning it may…
Sydney Metro suburbs carry a hefty premium, but price growth trails wider market
Homes near Sydney’s Metro stations command some of the city’s steepest prices, but new data shows value growth…
Peter Diamantidis’ growth formula: 7 Offices, 100+ staff by 38
At 38, Peter Diamantidis has built a western Sydney real estate empire with seven Ray White offices, more…
New Zealand lifts foreign buyer ban on $5m luxury homes
New Zealand will allow wealthy foreign investors to buy or build luxury homes worth NZ$5 million (A$4.3 million)…
National property listings rise, but old stock points to unrealistic pricing
Fresh listings climb ahead of spring, but mispriced homes risk being left behind.
Property investors exit amid rising costs, tax pressures
Australia’s rental market is under renewed pressure as fresh figures show property investors leaving in increasing numbers, stripping…
NSW councils offered $200m to speed up housing approvals
Councils that speed up housing approvals will be rewarded with a share of $200m for local projects.
Melbourne dominates PropTrack CommBank First Home Buyer Report 2025 hotspots
First-home buyer activity is rising even as affordability hits a three-decade low, with Melbourne emerging as the nation’s…
Gold Coast overstretched: study finds city 14% beyond ‘ideal size’
The Gold Coast’s booming property market is colliding with population pressures, with a new study finding the city…
Digital land records poised to unlock huge foreign investment in India
India’s push to fully digitise land records by December is set to streamline acquisitions, reduce disputes and attract…
B-52s’ Kate Pierson lists quirky Woodstock cabin for sale
B-52s frontwoman Kate Pierson is parting ways with her quirky Woodstock hideaway, listing the three-bedroom cabin for $750,000…
Tyson and Paris Fury cash in on UK seaside home
Heavyweight champion offloads six-bedroom Morecambe home for £700,000 (A$1.45m), banking a sizeable profit despite trimming the price.
Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman emerge as key entry points for expat buyers
Expatriates entering the UAE property market for the first time are broadening their horizons beyond Dubai, with new…
Extra bedrooms add hundreds of thousands to Kiwi house prices
New Zealanders are paying big premiums for extra bedrooms, with new data showing national price jumps of up…
HIA forecasts more than one million new homes in five years
Australia is on track to build more than one million new homes in the next five years, with…
Housing costs drive inflation higher as CPI rises 2.8%
Australia’s inflation jumped to 2.8% in July 2025, with rising rents, power bills and building costs driving up…
CoStar completes acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia
CoStar Group completes acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia, expanding its presence in the property marketplace sector.
The ownership question: Why more agents are asking ‘What’s next?’
As more top-performing agents hit career milestones and principals edge toward retirement, a new conversation is taking shape…
Not so spooky: Tim Burton lists English Georgian manor for $9.35m
The gothic filmmaker’s Georgian estate on the River Thames is more fairytale than fright night.
Evergrande delisted from Hong Kong Exchange after years of turmoil
Once the crown jewel of China’s property boom, Evergrande has officially been delisted from the Hong Kong Stock…
HIA Chief Economist says ending LMI will lower home prices over time
HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon says the Federal Government’s decision to scrap Lenders Mortgage Insurance for first home…
Capitals reclaim growth lead from regions after nine-month run
Australia’s property race just took a turn. After nine months of regional dominance, the capitals are back in…
Government pauses code changes to speed up home building
The Albanese Government will pause National Construction Code changes until 2029 and speed up housing approvals to boost…
Luxury, legacy and giving back: Monika Tu on real estate and charity
Selling some of Australia’s most prestigious homes has made Monika Tu a standout in the world of luxury…
NZ: OCR cuts not over yet
New Zealand’s central bank has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25 percentage points, and further reductions…
unió: Reimagining space for a smarter, smaller footprint
What if your bedroom could turn into a home office by day, or your lounge could become a…
The great mismatch: smaller households, bigger homes
Australia’s housing market has a size problem. While more than 60 per cent of households are made up…
Private equity executives swap London for Lake Como amid tax exodus
Rising taxes in the UK are prompting a wave of private equity executives to relocate, with Italy, and…
Property Management in an age of legislative complexity
Across Australia, property managers are facing sweeping legislative reforms that are tightening compliance and reshaping daily operations. From…