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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Thinking of selling your investment property? Apart from the sales process, there are a number of tenancy related issues that investors should think of before listing the property for sale. It is extremely important that you discuss your intentions with your Property Manager so they can advise you of your legal obligations.*
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There are a lot of things to consider when investing in residential property. Read our eBook to find out more about investing or talk to one of our experienced agents who can give you advice on how to approach an investment property.
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There are a lot of things to consider when selling your home, method of sale is one of them. The two most common methods of selling Real Estate are Auction and Private Treaty. Read our eBook to find out more about Methods of Sale or talk to one of our experienced agents who can give you advice on which method is best for selling your …
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Do you have your eye on a property that you would love to inspect, but the Open Home times fall when you are unable to attend? There is no need to worry, we are more than happy to help find a time the suits your schedule. You can arrange a private inspection with an agent. We suggest you ring at least 24-48 hours in advance, …
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So your offer has been accepted on the property you wish to purchase. When do you need to pay the deposit? A deposit needs to be paid when contracts are exchanged, a contract is not binding until the deposit is received. The deposit is 10% of the purchase price unless otherwise agreed to by the Vendor. The remainder of the purchase price is due on …
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Yes. The agent will submit offers to the Vendor throughout the campaign and the property can legally be sold prior to auction. It is at the vendors’ discretion whether they accept the offer and often they prefer to proceed with the auction if there are multiple interested parties. If the vendor accepts your offer, you must be prepared to wave the cooling off period, exchange …
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A conditional offer is an offer which is placed by a purchaser with conditions associated to it such as: Finance – the granting of formal finance approval from a financial institution Pest and Building inspection – an inspection of the property by a licenced professional to ensure a satisfactory pest and building report is completed Sale of another property – some purchasers may need to …
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Pest and building reports help you as a potential purchaser of a property go into the process fully informed. We think it’s a good idea. Some companies can do both of them together which is really convenient for both sellers and purchasers. Building inspections can verify that the structures on the property are approved and compliant, and they can also help discover any problems not …
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Selling your home can be a stressful time for vendors. At Fitzpatricks Real Estate, our team makes every effort to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Once you have decided to engage our services to sell your home here are the next steps: Select sale methodSign agency agreementOrder contractBook advertising campaign Sales and marketing team inspect propertyProduction of marketing material begins …
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