Emilie Lauer
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 369
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]
Forecast: House values to fall by over $100k
House prices could fall by more than $100,000 in major markets as affordability pressures reshape buyer behaviour, shifting demand towards units and further fragmenting ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Dashdot: Inside the collapse that sparked calls for buyer’s agent reform
A $16.57 million creditor fallout has exposed deep concerns over buyer’s agent guarantees, licensing standards, and upfront fees, prompting fresh calls for industry-wide ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Why Kangaroo Flat is quietly turning into Bendigo’s next property breakout
Bendigo’s property boom may have grabbed the headlines, but Kangaroo Flat has been quietly benefiting from the ripple effect.
HOTSPOTS
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Mon, 22 Jun 2026
Dashdot refers part-time buyer’s agents, ex-retail operators to fulfill services to out-of-pocket customers
Failed buyer’s agency Dashdot has referred creditors to nearly 50 buyer’s agents, with REB confirming the list includes part-time operators and agents with less than six ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026
Cash rate hold strengthens investor strategy window
The property market is set to remain stable over the coming months following the RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold, with well-priced properties to attract strong buyer ...
FINANCE
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026
RBA decision sparks property market buzz
At its fourth meeting of the year, the central bank announced the latest cash rate amid economic headwinds.
FINANCE
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Tax reforms to dent prices short-term, but rebound locked in for 2027
Australia’s housing market is forecasted to rebound in 2027 despite negative gearing and capital gains tax changes, with the reforms to have only a modest impact on ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Metford: The NSW suburb quietly delivering growth and yields
As affordability pressures reshape purchasing decisions across NSW, regional centres with strong employment links and expanding amenities have remained firmly on buyers’ ...
HOTSPOTS
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026
To hold or to hike? NAB makes bombshell rate call
One of the country’s biggest banks has revised its official cash rate forecast as economic pressures accelerate.
FINANCE
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026