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In the news this week, Shonky Awards 2025; Aussies watching energy use; and how one house optimises its views

Trusted Experts Advocates in Property Matters

Established in 2003, Waterman Property are South Australia’s trusted specialists in managing the buying, selling, and preparation of residential properties.

We provide end-to-end solutions—from sourcing and negotiating purchases, to preparing and clearing homes for sale, to managing the entire sales process—ensuring every step is handled with professionalism, efficiency, and care to ensure the process is efficient, compliant, and stress-free.

Our expertise extends across:

  • Buyer advocacy for homebuyers and investors
  • Property sales management / vendor advocacy
  • Estate and probate property sales
  • Family law and divorce property settlements
  • Downsizing and retirement transitions
  • Investment property transactions
  • Court-appointed and compliance-driven sales
  • Hoarder and compromised property restorations

We work closely with a wide range of professionals—including solicitors, accountants, conveyancers, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and financial advisors—

delivering seamless and optimal outcomes for clients navigating important property decisions and life transitions.

Urgently Required – Cash Buyers Waiting

We have been retained by the following clients to locate suitable real property to satisfy their unique situation if you feel you can assist, please call me on 0477 000 798 or email me buyer@watermanpa.com.au  Matt O’Donoghue 

PROPERTIES WANTED

NOTE: All our purchases are pre-approved ready to go.

INNER NORTH OR INNER EAST OF CBD – Maylands/Magill/Norwood and surrounding areas

I have an investor looking to purchase a 3-4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property.

Looking for good capital growth and yields no less than 4%. Low maintenance

Budget up to $1.5m

 

INGLE FARM AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND/OR MORPHETTVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Client looking to secure a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 living areas preferably  dwelling. Very keen to find a property with a front and back yard as well

Budget  up to $900k

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MILE END/ TORRENSVILLE/ UNDERDALE/ BROMPTON/ BOWDEN/ OVINGHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Client looking to secure a 3 - 4 bedroom, 1-2 bath stone character dwelling dwelling  with Low maintenance yard.

Budget up to $1.4m

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If you have something that may be of interest, call us today, our client is ready to purchase.

NOTE: All our purchases are pre-approved ready to go.

Matt O’Donoghue

Buyer Agent

0477 000 798

Awards not shonky

Energy retailers and a plug-in heater that neither plugs in nor heats are among the recipients of the 2025 Shonky Awards, announced this week.

For the past 20 years, consumer group Choice has highlighted Australia’s shonkiest products, services or companies in the awards, which have resulted in some major wins for consumers.

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Suppliers non-compliant on toppling furniture

Most furniture suppliers are failing to comply with new mandatory information rules that warn customers of the dangers of furniture tipping over, Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced this week. So what can households do, to keep their children safe?

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Eyes on energy use

Australians are keeping a watchful eye on the energy consumption of their housemates, according to recent research by comparison website Finder.

A Finder survey found 15 per cent reported arguing with or at least reminding their fellow household members to cut back on their energy usage 'all the time'. A further 27 per cent have had words with their loved ones or housemates 'occasionally' over the past year.

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Keep clean, stay cool

It’s ridiculous how quickly things can get messy around the house without regular cleaning and sorting. The most obvious culprits might be clothes or toys, but how often do you open the fridge door and groan at the sight of those containers of half-eaten leftovers, soggy vegetables and almost-empty bottles of juice?

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‘S House’ takes in the views

How would you design a house to take full advantage of fabulous views? The unconventional ‘S House’ in Washington USA wraps across its 0.8-acre (0.3ha) plot in an S shape, allowing for panoramic views from almost every window.

With floor-to-ceiling glass walls, mirrored finishes and neutral décor throughout, every room celebrates the scenery outside. Image: Gear Media/Infinity Real Estate

Peel and stick change

Does your bathroom or kitchen need a fresh look that won’t break the bank? If you’re renting or just not ready to do the full reno, removable adhesive tiles could provide an instant pickup.

Water resistant and requiring no grout, peel-and-stick tiles can be trimmed to fit using a utility knife and are suitable for walls, floors and splashbacks.