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Ebbs and flows of property

In the news this week, values and building approvals continue to fluctuate; rental market is steady; and the many ways you can go plastic-free this July

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Value growth slows

A fall in home values in Sydney and Melbourne has brought the national figure to its largest monthly fall since December 2022, property data analysts Cotality announced this week.

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Approvals seesaw

Approvals to build apartments continue to fluctuate, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

The latest figures show that total number of homes approved fell 1.1 per cent in May to 17,019, seasonally adjusted.

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Going plastic-free this July?

Will your household be part of Plastic Free July this year, by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? Saying NO to the top culprits – plastic bags, water bottles, plastic packaging on produce, and takeaway coffee cups - is actually easier than we think, and it could be the beginning of some beneficial new habits. Here are some ways ...

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Rental market steady

Australia's rental market barely changed in May, research shows.

New data from SQM Research has revealed that despite a rise in available homes, the national vacancy rate remained at 1.2 per cent. Several capital cities recorded improvement, but conditions remain tight overall.

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Flexible lighting wins accolades

Australian lighting brand Rakumba, in collaboration with Italian designers Studiopepe, has received acclaim at Milan Design Week 2026 for its collection of weatherproof lights.

The collection, named ‘Torre’, features wall lights and rechargeable table lamps for indoor and outdoor use. Each piece is weather-sealed and portable, so they are perfect for extending the party into the garden when weather permits.

Quick change

Need a change in your life and only have an hour this weekend? Try reorganising some shelves, a mantel or dresser in your house.

Remove everything from the visible surface and clean it off. Next, decide what you’d like to display there instead - perhaps some treasures that have been hidden away for a while, a few themed or colour-coordinated items or even a healthy indoor plant in a new pot.

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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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NORWOOD/BEAULAH PARK/NORTH ADELAIDE/PROSPECT

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