home security

Stepping up on Home Security over the Christmas Period

Fitzpatricks - 05/12/2019

Unfortunately while we are in the mood for giving and receiving, somebody is in the mood for taking. “Taking” is definitely on the home burglar’s mind as he or she views the holiday season through different eyes – eyes that are focused on your home to complete their own shopping list. Christmas is a magical time of year when family and friends come together to celebrate the …

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Property Styling

Fitzpatricks - 22/06/2017

Property styling, or staging, has become one of the big growth areas in real estate marketing as owners and agents look to maximise a property’s appeal and value. The secret to staging a property is to take away the owners’ personal items and create something that will appeal to the highest percentage of potential buyers. The first impression is what is going to sell a property. …

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Should I Sell at Auction?

Fitzpatricks - 18/05/2017

Auction is recognised as being an effective way of creating wide public interest and reaching a large number of prospective purchasers in a short period of time. It is appealing to more and more vendors today it gives you a start and end date to the selling process. Benefits of auction Maximum exposure for maximum market impact. There is a clear beginning and end to …

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is your home or investment property secure?

Fitzpatricks - 30/04/2015

A large number of break and enter crimes are easily preventable. By introducing a number of simple and inexpensive changes to your home or investment property, you can play an active role in reducing the chances of this happening to you. Invest in good quality deadlocks for external doors. Don’t forget to include internal connecting doors such as the one between the garage and the …

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