May the Year of the Horse be good to you. In property news this week, first home buyers rebound; pets in rental properties; and home security measures to take now
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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Lending boomed in the December quarter 2025, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The figures show strong growth across all borrower types this quarter, with the number of first home buyer loans up by 6.8 per cent, investor loans rising 5.5 per cent and owner-occupier non-first home buyer loans up 3.6 percent.
The Australian dream of owning our home is proving resilient, new research shows.
The latest Home Loan Report from Mortgage Choice has revealed that almost one in two (42 per cent) respondents plan to buy property in the next 12 months despite a complex economic landscape and uncertainty around rate rises.
Many instances of domestic break-ins and burglary are opportunistic – the thief sees an opportunity and takes it. Here are a few simple things you can do to protect your home, before spending on home security.
Having a pet increases wellbeing and is a good way to get to know the neighbours, studies have found. Yet despite recent changes in legislation, pet-friendly rentals are rare as hens’ teeth. Should you allow tenants to have pets in your investment property? Let’s weigh the benefits.
Do you ever find yourself looking at a seemingly-perpetually cluttered area of your home and turning those feelings of exasperation into motivation to tackle the mess? That now has a name: ‘rage cleaning’.
Whether it’s organising the plastics drawer, vacuuming, or clearing out the garage, ‘rage cleaning’ is being touted as a way to get the job done quickly, while simultaneously releasing endorphins and reducing stress.
To keep with the theme, we also discovered ‘chaos gardening’ this week, which is a lot more gentle on the nervous system.
In fact, chaos gardening is the opposite of rage cleaning, as it lets go of control altogether. Simply, it involves scattering a wide variety of seeds, such as leftover packets, wildflower mixes, or cut flowers, over a planting area with minimal planning. No rules, no design, no preparation, just (fingers crossed) a glorious display of colour in coming months.
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
