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]
Buyers’ keywords reveal what sells this spring
Buyers’ changing priorities in design, lifestyle, and affordability are shaping demand, providing sellers with insight into positioning their listings and attracting the ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Fri, 19 Sep 2025
Data breach: Hackers threaten to leak landlord, tenant and agent data
A Sydney real estate agency has allegedly fallen victim to hackers, who have posted snippets of sensitive data, including that of landlords, tenants, and agents, online ...
FINANCE
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Fri, 19 Sep 2025
Building overhaul: Victoria cracks down on dodgy builders
Home owners in Victoria who plan to build or renovate now have stronger protection laws against unscrupulous builders, as the state has passed new reforms to protect ...
TAX & LEGAL
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Thu, 18 Sep 2025
Aussie homes to lose $770bn in value to climate change
The Australian housing market value could drop by up to $770 billion due to climate change and an increase in extreme weather events.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Reno scam: Fake builder abandons job, owners foot bill twice
A Western Australian couple was forced to pay double after a fake builder vanished mid-renovation, leaving $24,000 of work unfinished without insurance or a proper ...
TAX & LEGAL
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Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Investor sell-off revealed: Key reasons investors are exiting the market
This year, property investors have exited the market more than ever, driven by rising costs, legislative uncertainty, and concerns over federal tax reforms, according to ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Mon, 15 Sep 2025
Investors flock back to Melbourne’s commercial property market
Investors are steadily returning to Melbourne’s commercial property market, with the Victorian capital showing its first signs of growth since 2022.
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Fri, 12 Sep 2025
Bank opens 40-year-old mortgage for first home buyers
In addition to schemes and stamp duty exemptions, first home buyers can now opt for a longer-term mortgage to reduce monthly repayments and enter the market more quickly
FIRST PROPERTY BUYER
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Fri, 12 Sep 2025
Sell smarter: Maximise property’s value with complete feature listings
Despite being in a seller’s market, buyers now demand more information than ever before inspections, making it crucial to highlight every property feature in listings
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 11 Sep 2025