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It’s the end of the financial year

So this week, we look at what's changing in the rental market; understanding money mentalities; and ideas to reduce costs by saving energy

Urgently Required – Cash Buyers Waiting

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.

Belair/Flagstaff Hill/Happy Valley and surrounding suburbs

3-4 bedroom, 1 bathroom minimum 600m2 dwelling

Budget  up to $850k

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Morphett Vale/Aldinga and surrounding suburbs

3 bedroom, 1-2 bathroom minimum 700m2 with potential to add granny flat

Budget up to $750k

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Suburbs approximately 20klm from CBD

Investor looking for a dwelling with multiple bedrooms or two adjacent dwellings.

Budget up to $1.2m

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North Adelaide

Client looking for owner occupier 3 bedroom townhouse or unit in or around Gover St.

Budget up to $1.4m

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North Adelaide/Norwood/ Kensington/CBD

Client looking for 3 bedroom townhouse or dwelling .

Budget up to $1.6m

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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

Insights into rental market

If you've been wondering whether the rental market is finally settling down, you're not alone. Insights released recently by the Australian Bureau of Statistics have revealed some interesting shifts.

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Understand money mentalities

This week marks the end of the financial year, a time when many take stock of their financial situation. When it comes to managing money, everyone has a unique mindset, and understanding that can help build wealth, new research has found.

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Tax time: what can you claim?

If you own a rental property, you might like to check out the ATO’s requirements before filing your tax return.

The requirements get updated each year, so it’s important to be aware of rulings about what expenses can be claimed and whether you can claim an expense immediately or over several years. The latest information is available for download from ato.gov.au/forms-and-instructions/rental-properties-2025

Style with tiles

Inside or out, tiles can give your home a long-lasting, stylish yet practical finish. For people with dust allergies, a tiled floor also offers a healthy alternative to carpet.

Glazed, terracotta, patterned or textured: there are so many varieties, colours, styles and sizes now available. Here are some tips to guide you through the maze.

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Save energy, save costs

Once considered a cheap and efficient form of energy, natural gas has lost its lustre over the past few years.

Rulings this week have meant that natural gas appliances will no longer be built into new homes in Sydney from next year, while in Victoria gas hot water systems will be phased out of Victorian homes.
But if you are still paying high gas and electricity bills, here are some simple changes you and the family can make in your daily life to reduce energy expenditure.

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Free plans for sustainable homes

After all this consideration of finances, it is nice to find some things that are free. If you are thinking about knocking down your old home and replacing it with a sustainable, energy-efficient one, first take a look at yourhome.gov.au. The site has plenty of advice and ideas for passive design, materials, energy-efficiency, as well as case studies for different climates.

Even better, it offers free designs for energy-efficient homes that can be used as-is or customised to suit your needs. The designs have been created by an architect in collaboration with an energy assessor to create sustainable homes with well-planned, comfortable and practical spaces. Image: Acacia House, yourhome.gov.au