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]
Scammers target renters in tight WA market
A tight rental market in Western Australia has seen scammers posing as landlords on social media, with renters losing more than $50,000 to fraudulent listings last year
TAX & LEGAL
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Mon, 02 Feb 2026
Don’t be fooled by glossy photos: How to spot hidden issues before they drain your portfolio
When scaling their portfolio, many investors get seduced by glossy photos, but failing to spot hidden issues can cost them thousands. Here are the top three hidden red ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Rate hike odds rise as CPI ticks higher
Millions of property owners face a near-certain rate hike next week after inflation data came in hotter than expected, raising the likelihood of higher mortgage costs.
FINANCE
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Rising rates to spark mortgage stress and fire sales
Home owners and investors have been urged to reconsider their strategies, as potential RBA rate hikes may trigger mortgage stress and financial losses, forcing some ...
FINANCE
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Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Perth joins million-dollar club: Are investor opportunities disappearing?
Now that Perth has joined the million-dollar club, are there still hidden opportunities for investors in a market with soaring prices and shrinking supply? A veteran ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Victoria leads investor lending growth
Investor lending has surged to record highs, driven by NSW and Victoria, while owner-occupier growth lags, highlighting strong investor demand for existing homes and ...
FINANCE
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Mon, 19 Jan 2026
Buyers’ worst nightmare: Conveyancer’s licence revoked over alleged theft
A Victorian conveyancer who allegedly misappropriated clients’ deposits has seen their licence revoked amid an ongoing CAV investigation.
TAX & LEGAL
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Mon, 19 Jan 2026
Investors’ strategy to shift as unit rents outperform houses
Investors seeking cash flow may need to adjust their strategies, as units drove most rental growth over the last quarter and the price gaps between houses and apartments ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 15 Jan 2026
Spot the red flags: How to choose the right buyer’s agent
With a raft of buyer’s agents available, investors need to be careful in choosing the right expert by doing due diligence, vetting processes and strategies, and ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 15 Jan 2026
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