Making headlines this week, attitudes change on home ownership; study reveals shift to denser streetscapes with fewer trees; and the $26m house with no bedrooms
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Building work started on new homes lifted by almost one-tenth in the final months of 2025, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The latest figures show that the total number of dwellings commenced in Australia rose 8 per cent to 53,567 dwellings in the December quarter, in seasonally adjusted terms.
Australians are increasingly open to living with extended family to share costs and pool resources, a new report suggests.
AMP research shows that as housing affordability, rate increases and cost-of-living pressures bite, more than half of Australians (55 per cent) say we should embrace multigenerational living – where extended families live together to share costs and support loved ones through financial challenges.
Do you enjoy other people's front gardens when walking around your neighbourhood? A recent study has shown that rebuilt homes are tending to swap out lawns, shrubs and shade trees for cement blocks, paths and driveways.
Is home staging any different from decorating? Making a positive first impression is a crucial factor in grabbing peoples’ attention when you open your house to public scrutiny.
A 100-year old beach shack offering just a living room and tiny bathroom in Laguna Beach, California has this week hit the market with a staggering price tag of US$18.8 million (AU$26.5).
The value, inevitably, lies in the home’s 8,500-square-foot (790sq m) lot with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Oh, and a private staircase down to the beach. Image: CRMLS
If you are planning on buying a new refrigerator, remember to take into consideration the space it will fit in. It’s one thing to decide the number, depth and width of the shelves, or the size of the main compartment compared with freezer space, but will you be able to easily open the door?
Ideally, the fridge door should open wider than 90o to allow the fruit and vegetable drawers to slide out, so plan several centimetres of clearance between the hinge sides of the door and the wall. Consider also, whether a left or right opening door might better suit the space.
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
