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.
Australian house prices rise 560 per cent over 25 years
New Propertyology research reveals property values grew from $210,000 to $1.18 million nationally, with 16 townships achieving 700 per cent-plus growth despite multiple market downturns.
How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest
What aspiring auctioneers need to understand before they ever call an auction
Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…
When family is the business: How to lead, negotiate and survive in a family-run agency
Family-run real estate agencies face unique pressures when growth slows. Lessons on authority, succession and change from a…
Four pillars shaping the most successful real estate agencies in 2026
From value-based fees and precision marketing to human-centred AI and personal brand, Matt Giggs explains the four pillars…
Why speed and systems can’t replace judgement in real estate: “You can automate tasks. You can’t automate care.”
Kiarni Hall on leadership, psychological safety and why performance can’t be measured by KPIs alone.
Rental markets ease slightly, but pressure remains as vacancies stay below long-term norms
SQM Research data shows vacancy rates lifted slightly at year end, but most capital city rental markets remain…
If it’s not searchable, it may as well not exist
In an industry where sold prices are visible but strategy rarely is, structured editorial content offers a way…
Agencies prioritise data ownership
Three-quarters of property professionals want to control their digital footprint, but advertising spend still flows to portals.
Darryn Lyons lists Australian properties as he shifts focus overseas
The former Geelong mayor and media personality is selling his tropical North Queensland beachfront retreat and his long-held…
OECD urges housing reform as new data shows home building starts to lift
The OECD has called for higher social housing targets, tax reform and planning changes to tackle Australia’s affordability…
John McGrath’s 10-year bet on a very different kind of real estate business
As compliance tightens and expectations rise, John McGrath believes the real estate industry is being forced to grow…
When leadership shifts from selling to setting standards
Tristan Brown’s approach to leadership is built around energy, presence and environment rather than targets and top-down pressure.
Back to Basics: Why preparation, not personality, wins listings
New agents may lack years in the market, but the listing presentation is where structure, evidence and clarity…
Lucky socks and the long game: the superstition behind Nick Roche’s $34.6 million week
From golden retriever socks to off-market street records, 25-year-old Ray White Ascot agent Nick Roche reveals how small…
New price records signal housing market momentum into 2026
House and unit prices reached fresh highs across the capitals in the December quarter, with Melbourne returning to…
Travis Boak’s Somerton Park home draws 100 groups at first open
Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak has listed his custom-built Somerton Park home after relocating to Melbourne,…
Famous British TV post office used in long-running soap Emmerdale set for auction
The grade II-listed building featured in hundreds of scenes on the ITV soap
Perth crosses $1 million median as long-term growth accelerates
Perth has become Australia’s sixth capital city to record a median house price above $1 million, with strong…
Price pullbacks hit prestige suburbs as market momentum eases
PropTrack data shows 139 suburbs recorded annual dollar losses, with high-end Sydney and regional Victorian markets among the…
Fear of rejection never really goes away … and that’s a good thing
Fear of rejection never fully disappears in real estate, but coach Kevin Ray Ward says waiting for confidence…
Larry Page snaps up two Miami estates in US$173m buying spree
Google co-founder Larry Page has purchased two luxury waterfront estates in Miami’s Coconut Grove for $173.4 million, as…
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air home set to hit the market for US$30m (A$45m)
Iconic television exterior in Los Angeles’ Brentwood to be listed for the first time in nearly five decades
If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’ve hired the wrong team
What real estate leaders risk when they hire for comfort instead of capability.
Investor lending hits new national high as activity spikes across multiple states
Investor lending reaches record levels as NSW and Victoria drive renewed momentum
Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows
Rents remain high, but growth slows and diverges across cities as affordability constraints bite
Getting licensed: how to become a real estate agent
A state-by-state breakdown of registration, qualifications and experience requirements for anyone considering a career in real estate.
Oscar Wilde–linked Mayfair townhouse hits the market for £14 million (A$27 million)
Historic property believed to have inspired The Importance of Being Earnest listed for sale after a decade
Housing data shows property growth often defies economic expectations
Cotality’s 40-year review reveals some of Australia’s strongest price growth occurred during periods of high rates, global shocks…
Why owner-occupiers are outbidding investors: Jackson Rameau’s guide to the ’emotional commercial market’
From 14-day settlements on $14 million assets to outbidding calculated investors, RWC's Jackson Rameau explains why emotion is…
Victoria: housing and recovery support central to $19.5m bushfire assistance package
Emergency accommodation, recovery services and housing support form a key part of the $19.5 million bushfire assistance package…
Super Saturday: The January auction play that turned a ‘quiet month’ into a yearly engine
Originally designed to solve a January cashflow problem, Super Saturday has evolved into a disciplined, data-led auction model.
Home prices hit new high as construction activity lifts in bid to ease supply pressures
National home prices edged to a new record in December, while a spike in apartment approvals in November…
Compass and Anywhere mega-merger closes after overwhelming shareholder approval
The $2.4 billion deal will create one of the biggest residential brokerage groups in the US, marking a…
The real skills that will drive sales success in 2026
What effective sales development looks like in practice