annual budgeting

Fitzpatricks - 17/09/2014

It 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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retaining long term tenants

Fitzpatricks - 10/09/2014

The nature of renting is often transient, however a lower tenant turnover will mean lower costs. Retaining your current tenant: avoids costs of advertising for a new tenant reduces clean-up costs and other superficial wear and tear maintenance expenses avoids potential income loss if your investment property becomes vacant between tenants avoids potential security issues of a vacant property

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spring cleaning tips

Fitzpatricks - 04/09/2014

Whether you’re renting or own your own home, these spring cleaning tips will help get your home tidy and organised. Wardrobes: Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes and yet nothing to wear? Empty your wardrobe and create 3 piles: keep, donate and garage sale. Pantry: Empty your pantry and dispose of anything past it’s use by date. Wipe down shelves and doors. Keep …

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Wagga ranked 12th in NSW with first home buyer claims

Fitzpatricks - 03/09/2014

Since the inception of the first home owners scheme back in 2000, Wagga Wagga has continued to remain in the top 20 postcodes for overall benefits received. Wagga Wagga is currently ranked 12th overall with first home buyers claiming more than $71,198,141 worth of grants to purchase homes, an increase of just over $7 million over the past three years. Wagga Wagga is the only …

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