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.
Regional Australia powers ahead as dual forces drive growth
Regional Australia’s decade-long rise is no longer just a ripple effect from the capitals. Once defined by affordability seekers and mining booms, the regions have evolved into powerful property markets in their own right, fuelled by lifestyle migration, resource demand and permanent demographic change.
The three habits that separate top agents from the rest: consistency, accountability and momentum
In real estate, success isn’t about luck, it’s built through habits, structure and discipline. REMAX sales negotiator and…
Free daytime power under new ‘Solar Sharer’ scheme
Australians in three states will soon be able to use free electricity during the day, as the Albanese…
RBA holds fire on rates as market momentum carries into summer
Despite no rate cut from the RBA, buyer confidence remains strong. Steady rates, tight stock and resilient demand…
Why joy at work could be the ultimate business advantage
Real estate has always been a high-stakes, high-pressure business. Between long days, demanding clients and constant market shifts,…
Spring momentum pushes Australian home prices to new record highs
Australia’s housing market shows no sign of slowing, with national home prices climbing for a tenth consecutive month…
Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five years faces growing pressure from rising…
Farmland values pause after 12-year growth streak
After more than a decade of near-constant growth, the Australian farmland market is finally showing signs of slowing,…
Beyond the standard campaign: how to market a quirky property that defies its postcode
Some homes don’t fit the usual formula - and neither should their marketing. Buxton Real Estate’s Mathew Cox…
Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and…
‘Home Improvement’ star Patricia Richardson lists Brentwood, LA family home for sale
Patricia Richardson’s long-time Brentwood residence blends privacy, comfort and classic East Coast design across nearly 6,700 square feet.…
Sprint to the finish: what agents should focus on between now and Christmas
With around seven selling Saturdays left before Christmas, The Agency’s CEO Matt Lahood says the best agents aren’t…
Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Johnson lists $19m Rose Bay harbourfront apartment
Luxury meets celebrity in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where Dancing with the Stars professional Kym Johnson and her husband,…
Douglas Elliman launches global expansion with new offices in France and Monaco
Douglas Elliman has taken its first formal step into the global market, establishing offices across France and Monaco…
Victoria announces biggest planning overhaul in decades to fast-track housing
Victoria’s property and development sector is bracing for major change, with the Allan Labor Government unveiling sweeping planning…
Kochie warns RBA could “go nuclear” on interest rates if inflation climbs
With buyers watching every rate move and vendors weighing their next steps, agents will be paying close attention…
From blue-chip bargains to coastal climbers: McGrath’s suburb picks for 2026
The 2026 McGrath Property Report names 20 suburbs across four states tipped for growth, from Sydney’s Inner West…
Forget the pep talks, this is what real mentoring looks like
Mentoring isn’t a buzzword in Elsie Corby’s office, it’s a daily discipline. Targets are tracked, standards are clear,…
From Sinatra to the Reagans: A Beverly Hills party pad lists for AUD$30.8 million
A mid-century gem with deep Hollywood roots has hit the Beverly Hills market, asking just under US$20 million…
Google signs one of 2025’s largest commercial property leases in India
Global tech giant Google has made headlines in India’s commercial property sector, finalising one of the largest office…
Paul McGee on mastering change and building unbreakable teams
In a market that never stands still, the agents who thrive aren’t necessarily the toughest or the smartest,…
NSW strengthens rental protections for domestic violence victim-survivors
New tenancy laws passed by the NSW Parliament will give domestic violence victim-survivors stronger rights to leave unsafe…
The most famous house in America gets a Trump-style makeover
The East Wing of the White House, one of America’s most recognisable architectural symbols, is being demolished to…
Dubai property market breaks records AED 170.7 billion in Q3 Sales
Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing reaching new heights; its property market just hit another all-time record. The…
Capital city house prices rising at fastest pace in four years
Australia’s housing market is heating up again, with capital city house prices rising at their fastest pace in…
“It starts with awareness”: Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann on real estate’s role in tackling homelessness
The real estate industry sits at the front line of Australia’s housing crisis. Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann…
Trump Organization expands in India amid partners’ legal troubles
The Trump Organization is deepening its push into India with a string of luxury real estate projects, even…
Flood risk wiping billions from Australian property values, new report finds
Flood risk is emerging as a hidden factor in Australia’s property market, with new national data revealing that…
Surf icon’s former Mona Vale home hits the market with $7.5m+ price guide
A slice of Australian surf history has hit the market, with the Mona Vale beachfront home once owned…
School zones add up to 89% to property prices across New Zealand
Families hoping to buy into New Zealand’s top public school zones are paying steep premiums, with new data…
Why great real estate leaders know when to step back
The best agency leaders understand that growth depends on trust. Here’s how to hand over responsibility without losing…
Qatar to grant title deeds and residency visas within days to foreign property buyers
Qatar is accelerating its efforts to attract international investment by allowing foreign property buyers to receive ownership title…
EU to crack down on Airbnb-style rentals as housing costs spark ‘social crisis’
The European Commission is preparing to introduce its first continent-wide affordable housing plan, targeting the rising influence of…
Lower rates and tight rental markets fuel investor return
Investor confidence in Australia’s property market has rebounded, with REA Group’s latest PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report showing…
Six questions every real estate leader should ask to keep their team thriving
Behind every high-performing agency is a motivated team, but how often do leaders really check in with their…