Fitzpatricks Real Estate’s own Helen Woodhouse spoke recently at a seminar for first home buyers. The seminar offered essential tips for those looking to purchase their first home. It also provided a unique insight in to what first home buyers are looking for in a property. The ideal home of those surveyed would have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, a double garage and …
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Every year we seem to be having more record breaking heat waves which has prompted agents to be aware of their legislative obligations with respect to cooling and air-conditioners. In times of extreme summer heat, air-conditioners are pushed to their full use and constant running exposes weaknesses and problems. These problems often result in breakdown, and chances are this could happen right when they are …
Continue readingIt’s that time of year again when we fast forward into the future! On Sunday 5th October daylight saving starts in New South Wales and at 2am our clocks should be put forward one hour. This will provide us with more daylight in the evenings.
Continue readingIn property management, like many things in life, you really do get what you pay for. A common pattern among agents is the cheaper they get, the lower their service levels. Here is a simple step by step analysis of how cheap fees can lead to poor service: Cheap fees – unfortunately the common perception is that agencies all do ‘the same thing’: we collect rent, …
Continue readingIt is hard to believe that we are already three months into the new financial year and are only three months away from Christmas! Where does the time go? If you have not yet established your annual property budget, now is a great time to do so. An investment property is like a car – you will need to spend money on upkeep and maintenance …
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