Emilie Lauer
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 281
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]
Investor revival reshapes property market as owner-occupier growth stalls
Despite a rise in first home buyer activity, investors are re-entering the property market at a pace three times faster than owner-occupiers, according to the latest data
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 27 May 2025
Budget-friendly infill homes: Top 6 areas under $850k
With limited housing supply and increased competition, buyers are eyeing vacant urban land to build under $900,000 and benefit from tax incentives. Here are the top spots ...
HOTSPOTS
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Tue, 27 May 2025
Competition heightens as buyers surge into the market
Following the latest RBA rate cut, buyer sentiment has increased, with one-third of Australians believing now is a good time to buy a dwelling.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 27 May 2025
Cost of balcony surges to $400k amid move to higher density living
Balconies, patios, alfresco living and other outdoor spaces have become the quintessential features of Australian living, with buyers willing to pay a premium for them.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 27 May 2025
SA leads property market rankings
Following a rise in investor loans, first home buyers’ activity, adequate housing policies, and streamlined building construction, South Australia has been named the ...
HOTSPOTS
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Tue, 27 May 2025
Regional housing markets still outperform capitals, but gap is closing
While regional dwelling values are still rising faster than those in capital cities on a quarterly basis, the performance gap has closed since the start of the year.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 22 May 2025
SA leads property market rankings
Following a rise in investor loans, first home buyers’ activity, adequate housing policies, and streamlined building construction, South Australia has been named the ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 22 May 2025
How the RBA’s May rate cut may shape Australia’s property market
In May 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a widely anticipated 0.25 per cent interest rate cut, aimed at stimulating economic growth and improving ...
FINANCE
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Wed, 21 May 2025
Brisbane market set to heat up as first home buyers flood in
Following the federal election results, the Brisbane market has seen a surge in first home buyers’ optimism, set to drive demand and prices up, reshaping the market for ...
FIRST PROPERTY BUYER
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Tue, 20 May 2025