Emilie Lauer
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 350
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]
Deposit trap: Perth tradie takes thousands and leaves jobs unfinished
A Perth cabinetmaker has been nailed and fined nearly $17,000 for taking thousands in deposits and failing to carry out the work.
TAX & LEGAL
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Thu, 09 Apr 2026
How to turn your property into a double-income asset with one move
Granny flats are quickly becoming one of Australia’s hottest property plays as home owners cash in on extra income and hidden value. Here’s what’s driving the surge and ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 09 Apr 2026
Priced out of the city? These regional markets are your backdoor in
As property prices in the capital cities rise, regional areas continue to offer pockets of value where buyers can stretch their dollars further. Here are the top 10 ...
HOTSPOTS
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Thu, 09 Apr 2026
Reality check: 2026 may not the year to buy properties, one expert predicts
Investors and first home buyers have been urged to rethink their property plans for 2026, as economic pressures and market shifts could lead to significant financial ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026
Brisbane property market update, March 2026
March 2026 has reinforced Brisbane’s position as one of Australia’s strongest-performing property markets, even as the operating environment has grown more complex
HOTSPOTS
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026
What would the property market look like with a 4.85% cash rate?
As rate uncertainty drags on, Westpac is now tipping three more hikes to 4.85 per cent – what does the property market look like at that level, and is now a bold buying ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026
New AI tool breaks down complex strata reports into simple insights
As units and townhouses become more popular, buyers will now be able to use AI to read complex, strenuous strata reports before making their decision.
HOTSPOTS
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026
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
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