Emilie Lauer
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 325
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]
Momentum fades in Sydney and Melbourne
Sydney and Melbourne markets have shown signs of cooling as rising rates and stretched affordability reshape demand, creating tougher conditions for sellers.
HOTSPOTS
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Investor exodus feared as CGT, negative gearing cuts loom
Industry bodies have warned that cutting CGT discounts and curbing negative gearing will deter investment, choke new housing supply, and intensify pressure in an already ...
TAX & LEGAL
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Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Capital gains or capital pains? Labor hints at CGT changes
In the lead-up to the May budget, Labor has signalled it may move to support the CGT discount for property investors.
TAX & LEGAL
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026
Another cash rate rise lands: What it means for investors
The RBA’s second rate cut of the year is forecast to slightly slow housing growth, while entry-level demand remains strong and commercial rents are supported by limited ...
FINANCE
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026
RBA hands down March rate decision
At its second meeting of the year, the central bank announced the latest cash rate amid ongoing global tension.
FINANCE
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Tue, 17 Mar 2026
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 ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 10 Mar 2026
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