As price growth continues. In other news, Dulux Colour Awards winners; and all grown up but still living at home – why do young adults choose not to move out? 20 years later, the story is much the same
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Home values remain high, despite moderate growth in the early months of 2026, according to figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The latest figures show that the total value of Australia’s residential dwellings rose 2.5 per cent in March quarter 2026, lifting the mean home price by $22,300 to $1,111,100.
Colour schemes that match and enhance the environment were winners this year, in the 40th anniversary of the Dulux Colour Awards, which recognise innovative, original and ambitious use of colour in the built environment.
We take a look at the residential (interior and exterior) winners. Image: Felix Forest
The Great Australian Dream is alive and well, with new research showing that around two-thirds of Australian households own their home, while around 30 per cent rent.
What’s more, detached dwellings are the dominant form of housing in Australia (around 70 per cent), with a lower share in Sydney and Melbourne, according to a report released this week by the National Australia Bank (NAB) Economics and Markets Research team.
If you’re thinking that if only the kids could afford to buy their own home, they’d finally move out of yours, here is an article we wrote exactly 20 years ago on the topic.
June, 2006: One in three 20 to 29 year olds in Australia still reside in the parental home, according to latest figures.
Televisions now are often so large they dominate the room, but there are ways to reduce that visual impact.
One might be to buy a Frame model, which displays artwork when switched to standby mode, but a cheaper disguise could be to set the screen into a bookshelf. Use the shelves to display treasures, books and smaller artworks, to act as visual decoys.
You would think that living high over Chesapeake Bay with forever views would be enough, but perhaps not, if you’re an artist and master wood carver.
With its hand-painted ceilings, carved woodwork, and ‘knick-knacks’, every inch of a recently-listed home in Port Republic, Southern Maryland tells a story – but it will possibly take a certain type of buyer to not be overwhelmed by it all.
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
