Emilie Lauer
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 320
Originally from France, Emilie has been calling Sydney home for almost a decade. She began her career in a small French radio station before moving to community radio in Sydney’s Paddington, hosting and producing the drive show and covering local issues. She has also written for specialised magazines in the education sector, including The Australian. At Momentum, Emilie is interested in real estate and property investment, with a soft spot for first property buyers. Get in touch [email protected]
Say goodbye to hidden prices: NSW enforces mandated listing guides
Sellers in NSW will now have to disclose mandated prices or price guides for their listings, as the state government tackles underquoting and increases transparency in ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 16 Mar 2026
‘Withheld no more’: Victorian home owners to disclose sold property prices
In an Australian first, Victorian agents and home owners will be required to disclose property sale prices, as the Allan government moves to crack down on underquoting.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Fri, 13 Mar 2026
Sydney, Melbourne markets set for price drop
While previously forecasted to grow slowly and steadily, experts have warned that the Sydney and Melbourne markets would experience a downturn this year amid higher ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026
From marble to black tiles: 5 renovations that slash property prices
While renovations usually tend to increase a property’s price, poor design choices, low-quality materials, or short-lived trends can reduce a home’s value by nearly ...
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Tue, 10 Mar 2026
Brisbane property market update, February 2026
February 2026 has reinforced Brisbane’s position as one of Australia’s strongest performing property markets. According to Cotality’s Home Value Index, Brisbane dwelling ...
HOTSPOTS
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Confidence, knowledge, and community: How women can break the property glass ceiling
More women have been entering the male-dominated property market, determined to build wealth, yet rising prices, limited financial education, and psychological barriers ...
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026
How women can thrive without burning out
This International Women’s Day, women in property have been encouraged to take a moment for themselves and use the day as a reminder to prioritise self-care throughout ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Pay gaps and rising prices push women off the property ladder
Mounting financial pressures have been reshaping women’s views on property ownership, fuelling concerns that the “Australian Dream” of owning a home has become ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Buyer loses $100k deposit in transfer delay
A Queensland buyer lost $98,500 after being just two days late on their deposit in what may have been an “avoidable” mistake, highlighting the importance of carefully ...
TAX & LEGAL
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026