In the news this week, a closer look at Australia’s housing shortage; the ATO warns of misinformation; and what should not go into a clothes dryer
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Australia's population grew by 1.5 per cent to 27.8 million over the year to December 2025, the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced this week. This represents a growth of 412,500 more people than in December 2024.
Higher prices and a shortage of rental accommodation are symptoms of a shortage of housing stock, not the cause, peak housing body HIA said this week.
According to HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon, Australia needed to build more than 250,000 homes last year just to keep pace with demand growth and begin reducing the housing shortage.
“And yet we commenced less than 200,000 homes. This is why home prices and rents are rising”, he added.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning the community to be wary of incorrect or misleading information this tax time, particularly claims promising greater refunds, shortcuts or hacks.
The ATO is seeing a rise in tax-related content and ‘tips’ being shared - especially online - and is urging taxpayers to treat unverified advice with caution.
Winter means we use the clothes dryer more often and perhaps for items we would normally leave in the sun to dry, like runners the kids need for school tomorrow or Dad’s greasy overalls.
Yet there is an inherent danger in putting those runners or other flammable articles into the dryer in the first place.
The 'Floor Area' of a building is a measure* of the amount of useable space in a building (and its attachments) at the final stage of construction. It is measured in square metres.
The boundary of the floor area is delineated by the external perimeter of the exterior walls of the building, but the area under unenclosed verandahs, carport etc., attached outside the exterior walls is excluded.
* According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Driveways, paths or steps around the house that are covered in moss can become dangerously slippery, particularly after rain. One way to quickly remedy the problem could be to pour boiling water over the specific plants you want to remove. After a few days, the remnants can be swept away and put into the green bin.
Alternatively, spray a solution of 50/50 water and vinegar on the moss, leave for 15 minutes then scrub off. Remember to use gloves and protect nearby plants.
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.
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I have an OWNER OCCUPIER LOOKING TO PURCHASE A 2-3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE WITH PREFERRED MASTER BEDROOM AND ENSUITE DOWNSTAIRS OR IF UPSTAIRS TO HAVE A LIFT.
Budget over $2m
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SEACLIFF/SOMERTON PARK/BRIGHTON
CLIENT LOOKING TO FIND A 3-4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, 2 CAR SPACE DWELLING. PREFERABLY MINIMUM 600M2 ALLOTMENT. LOW MAINTENANCE INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Budget up to $1.9M
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Magill/Norwood and surrounding areas
CLIENT LOOKING FOR 3-4 BEDROOM, 1-2 BATHROOM DWELLING WITHIN PEMBROKE COLLEGE ZONING
Budget up to $1.65m
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Glynde and surrounding areas
CLIENT LOOKING FOR OWNER OCCUPIER 2 BEDROOM SPACIOUS UNIT WITH OFF STREET PARKING.
Budget up to $620k
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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
