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]
Hold or sell? Unpacking landlord behaviour in Australia
Half of Australian property investors sell their rental properties within the first two years, despite a study showing that long-term holding is more likely to build ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
•
Thu, 01 May 2025
Student housing emerges as hot property for investors
Investor interest in student accommodation surged in 2025, with sales volumes increasing 15,000 per cent over 2024, fuelled by growing student populations and a ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
•
Thu, 01 May 2025
Unregistered WA builder fined $20k for using father’s credentials
A Western Australia building company director has been fined $20,000 for building contract, registration and insurance offences, including the misuse of his father’s ...
TAX & LEGAL
•
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Window of opportunity: Rate cuts and elections to fuel property market surge
Upcoming rate cuts, federal elections, and new buyer schemes could drive up demand and prices, with a property expert advising investors to buy sooner rather than later ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
•
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Unit prices drop for the first time since 2023
For the first time in two years, unit prices in the combined capitals decreased during the March quarter, with Canberra and Melbourne experiencing the most significant ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
•
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
House prices climb for ninth straight quarter
Capital city house prices rise for the ninth straight quarter to nearly $1.18 million, as Adelaide cracks the million-dollar mark for the first time and Brisbane’s growth ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
•
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Rent increases continue despite easing pace
Despite a slow burn in 2025, rental prices and yields continued to rise throughout the March quarter, according to a new report.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
•
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Investors return to the retail sector with $10bn rebound
Improved investor sentiment has sparked a recovery in the retail sector, leading to nearly $10 billion in investment volumes for 2024, with 2025 expected to match or ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
•
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Bali: A piece of paradise under $160k
Palm trees, paradise-like beaches, sunshine, delicious food, affordable housing, and up to 20 per cent returns on investment. Why is Bali attracting Australian ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
•
Mon, 14 Apr 2025