Emilie Lauer
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 346
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]
Sydney, Melbourne markets set for price drop
While previously forecasted to grow slowly and steadily, experts have warned that the Sydney and Melbourne markets would experience a downturn this year amid higher ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026
From marble to black tiles: 5 renovations that slash property prices
While renovations usually tend to increase a property’s price, poor design choices, low-quality materials, or short-lived trends can reduce a home’s value by nearly ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 10 Mar 2026
Confidence, knowledge, and community: How women can break the property glass ceiling
More women have been entering the male-dominated property market, determined to build wealth, yet rising prices, limited financial education, and psychological barriers ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026
How women can thrive without burning out
This International Women’s Day, women in property have been encouraged to take a moment for themselves and use the day as a reminder to prioritise self-care throughout ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Pay gaps and rising prices push women off the property ladder
Mounting financial pressures have been reshaping women’s views on property ownership, fuelling concerns that the “Australian Dream” of owning a home has become ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Buyer loses $100k deposit in transfer delay
A Queensland buyer lost $98,500 after being just two days late on their deposit in what may have been an “avoidable” mistake, highlighting the importance of carefully ...
TAX & LEGAL
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026
WA builder fined $40k after insurance trick and defective work
A Western Australian builder has been fined $40,000 following invalid insurance, defective work, and a cancelled contract.
TAX & LEGAL
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Want predictable returns? This is the one metric investors should not ignore
While most investors hunt for the next hotspot using median prices and vacancy rates, they often miss the hidden data that can make or break a deal – here’s the one ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026
More cash flow: Investors can now access 15-year interest-only loans
Westpac has expanded its investor lending options to provide greater flexibility and cash flow support.
FINANCE
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Mon, 23 Feb 2026
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