rental market update

Fitzpatricks - 10/04/2014

Our Property Investment Consultants, Ben and Angela, offer insight into the Wagga Wagga rental market. In the past week, we have experienced a slight increase in properties available on the market.  There has also been an increase in the number of people attending inspections, but the number of applications submitted has declined.

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swimming pool legislation postponed

Fitzpatricks - 08/04/2014

Pool certification for sale and rental properties has been postponed for twelve months to allow owners sufficient time to get their pools certified. The NSW Office of Local Government has given owners of swimming pools and spas until 29 April 2015 to get a certificate of compliance. Real estate representatives have expressed that they would like more time to ensure pools are compliant before selling …

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5 steps to a secure investment property

Fitzpatricks - 03/04/2014

It is necessary to ensure your investment property is safe and secure for your tenant. Landlords must provide and maintain locks and security devices to ensure that the property is reasonably secure. install quality locks on all doors, windows and gates security screen doors will provide better protection than fly screen doors

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change your clocks and check your smoke alarms

Fitzpatricks - 03/04/2014

Daylight Saving time ends in New South Wales this Sunday the 6th of April 2013 at 3.00 am, when clocks will be put back one hour. This is also a timely reminder to change the batteries in your smoke alarm. Legislation requires all NSW residents must have at least one working smoke alarm installed on each level of their home. This includes owner occupied, rental …

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8 steps to property investment

Fitzpatricks - 27/03/2014

You’ve read the books, magazines and reports. You’ve been religiously checking real estate websites for properties. Yet when push comes to shove, you get stopped.  A lot of people get overwhelmed by the process and quit before they even begin. Reality is, property investing is pretty simple. So here are eight steps to starting a property portfolio on a solid ground, without losing your mind…

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