Emilie Lauer
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 303
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]
More than bricks: Aussies link home ownership to happiness
Over time, the Great Australian Dream has evolved, and while it remains centred on home ownership as a source of wealth, home has also shifted toward being seen as key to ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025
RBA holds rates, but opportunities for investors remain
Although the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate steady, experts say that the property market will remain competitive for investors, with moderate, ...
FINANCE
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025
RBA ‘grinches’ Christmas: No more rate cuts this year
At its final meeting of the year, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate steady, keeping borrowing costs elevated and maintaining a cautious ...
FINANCE
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Experts slam 50-year loans: ‘More risk, less reward’
As Australia prepares for another cash rate hold, experts have rejected the controversial idea of a 50-year mortgage, which would further increase property prices rather ...
FINANCE
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Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Strong returns, small price: Why Wodonga in Victoria is a smart buy
With solid rental demand, attractive yields, and steady long-term growth potential, Wodonga stands out as a smart choice for families and investors seeking reliable ...
HOTSPOTS
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Fri, 05 Dec 2025
Competition to intensify as Help to Buy scheme launches
40,000 Aussies are set to enter the property market with the government-backed Help to Buy scheme, making first home ownership more achievable.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Fri, 05 Dec 2025
No longer a backup strategy: Why investors can't ignore units anymore
Investors will need to move past their reluctance toward units, as soaring house prices, rising yields, and surging demand make quality apartments standout opportunities, ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 04 Dec 2025
Investors eye mid-sized capitals as Sydney and Melbourne slow down
Dwelling prices have continued to rise in November, with the mid-sized capital cities driving most of the surge, with growth expected to ease slightly in 2026 amid ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 02 Dec 2025
APRA’s cap may not impact prices, but could limit investor strategies, experts say
While APRA’s new high debt-to-income lending 'won't rock the market', experts warned it could cramp investors’ borrowing power and tighten an already stretched rental ...
FINANCE
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Tue, 02 Dec 2025