how we screen a prospective tenant

Fitzpatricks - 13/08/2014

All prospective tenants who apply to lease a property managed by Fitzpatricks Real Estate are firstly required to inspect the home. This not only allows them to check its suitability but also for the agent to meet them. This initial inspection also presents an opportunity for the agent and prospective tenant to ask some questions. This is the first step in the agent’s research.

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rental market update

Fitzpatricks - 07/08/2014

Our Property Investment Consultants, Ben and Angela, offer insight into the Wagga Wagga rental market. In the past week, we have experienced a significant increase in properties available on the rental market as well as an increase of people attending inspections. This market activity is welcomed at this time of year as we start to enter a typically busier period; which brings a level of …

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using a professional smoke alarm service

Fitzpatricks - 31/07/2014

Aside from the obvious duty-of-care to keep your tenants safe, maintaining smoke alarms is a legal obligation you have as a landlord. Smoke alarms are required to be correctly installed and should be maintained: At the start of any new tenancy agreement Annually (as per the manufacturers warranty) At alarm malfunction

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