No signs the market is cooling. In the news this week, budget property tax changes, explained; Aussie Bird Count results; and could axing car-park rules ease the housing crisis?
That's why our Buyer's Agent service is built around protecting your interests from day one. From search to negotiation to settlement, we're in your corner every step of the way. Because buying property is too important to do alone.
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Wondering what the 2026 Federal Budget property tax changes mean for investors and depreciation claims? Industry experts break it down.
Could fewer parking spaces in new apartment developments lead to more affordable housing? A report released this week by the Grattan Institute suggests that every year, Australia spends more than $1 billion building off-street car-parking that residents don’t want or need. Image: Grattan Institute
The results of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count are in, with a record-breaking 5 million birds counted during one week in October 2025.
Across the week, 621 different bird species were observed, but it was the Australian Magpie that swooped into top spot as the bird Australia sees the most. One in every two surveys in 2025 included a sighting of the iconic black-and-white bird, revealing its ubiquitous presence in Australian life.
With winter closing in and cost-of-living pressures rising, keeping your home warm without breaking the bank can be challenging.
Experts at consumer advocacy group Choice have crunched the numbers on different types of heating to help you save money on energy bills.
With the advent of winter, now is a good time to switch the direction on ceiling fans, if you had them on ‘summer mode’ during the warmer months.
The blades should turn anticlockwise during summer and clockwise through winter, to distribute heat and cooling as appropriate. Most fans will have a switch on the side of the motor, or perhaps on the remote control (if applicable).
An encumbrance on a property can be defined as anything which places a legal ‘right' over the property, such as a mortgage, tax debt, an easement or some restriction on the use of the land.
Any encumbrance on a property should be listed on the property title and included in the contract. When buying a property, it’s always wise to ask your solicitor to check the contract for sale for encumbrances so you know exactly what you’re getting.
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
