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]
Heavy fines, pet bidding, and investor exodus to shake NSW rental market
New state rental reforms have taken effect, with landlords now facing fines of up to $11,000 per offence for non-compliance as investors continue to exit the market.
TAX & LEGAL
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Mon, 19 May 2025
10-year boom: 1 in 3 homes across Australia now worth over $1m
Over a third of Australian homes now top $1 million in value, turning a once-luxury price point into the norm even in regional areas, deepening affordability challenges ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 19 May 2025
Construction boss faces $50k fine for dodging worker pay
A Sydney-based construction company is facing legal actions and over $50,000 fine following allegations of wage theft.
TAX & LEGAL
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Wed, 14 May 2025
‘Hidden gems’: Top 10 regional markets revealed
These 10 regional hotspots have everything to please investors and buyers alike: affordable prices, low vacancy rates, strong rental yields, and multimillion-dollar ...
HOTSPOTS
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Tue, 13 May 2025
Auction fraud alert: Peak body warns of false bids driving up prices
After witnessing dummy bidding in Brisbane, the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA) has warned buyers about the illegal practice used to inflate ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 13 May 2025
Breaking barriers: How a single mother leveraged her super to invest in property
As Australia celebrates Mother’s Day this weekend, many single mothers continue to face significant challenges on the path to home ownership. SPI has spoken with Julie ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Fri, 09 May 2025
Outer suburbs drive Perth housing boom as city hits $775k
Dwelling prices in Perth have continued to rise in April, up 20 per cent year-on-year, with suburbs in the greater region recording the bulk of the increase.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Wed, 07 May 2025
High yields, low supply: Tallebudgera’s market heats up for investors
Tallebudgera has emerged as a strong investment prospect, with strong yields, limited supply and rising demand in a tightly held, high-end suburb known for land and ...
HOTSPOTS
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Mon, 05 May 2025
Australia’s top suburb growth hotspots revealed
While national property growth slowed annually in April, select suburbs defied the trend. These are the top 15 hotspots that recorded the highest growth over the last 12 ...
HOTSPOTS
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Mon, 05 May 2025