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]
Nearly 30% of Australians say agents played dirty during sales
Fake bidding, phantom offers, underquoting, and photo manipulation: nearly 30 per cent of Australians have reported experiencing questionable real estate agent tactics.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Thinking of selling? The lowest and highest agent rates revealed
Agent fees vary widely across the country, with sellers in some suburbs paying nearly double what others do. Here are the lowest and highest commission rates.
HOTSPOTS
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Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Man in love loses $800k in mortgage scam
An Australian man lost $800,000 to someone he thought he was in a relationship with, sending money and even taking out a mortgage to buy them a house.
TAX & LEGAL
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Mon, 16 Feb 2026
PIPA named official association partner for the Australian Buyers Agent Awards
The Property Investment Professionals of Australia has partnered with Real Estate Business and Smart Property Investment for the inaugural Australian Buyers Agent Awards, ...
OUR PORTFOLIO
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Mon, 16 Feb 2026
More mortgage, less romance: Couples review their priorities
As the value of loans rose in 2025, couples have reviewed their priorities, sacrificing dates and romance in favour of their mortgages, while singles continue to feel ...
FINANCE
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Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Brisbane property market update, January 2026
January is usually a softer month for housing markets. Sales volumes are lighter, many decision makers are still shaking off the festive season, and it can feel like the ...
HOTSPOTS
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Tue, 10 Feb 2026
CGT shake-up could push 1 in 3 investors out
The proposed changes to capital gains tax could spark a surge in investor sell-offs, further tightening an already strained rental market, an industry body has warned.
TAX & LEGAL
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026
National awards program to recognise Australia’s top buyer’s agents
Buyer’s agents will take centre stage in 2026 as a new national awards program opens submissions for its inaugural year.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Fri, 06 Feb 2026
RBA hike: What does it mean for investors?
Buyer demand, housing stock, refinancing, rental increase, selling frenzy, and dwelling price: how will the RBA cash hike impact investors’ portfolios?
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026
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