Buying

Value Added Information – Purchasing Property Tips

Fitzpatricks - 21/10/2015

Buying an investment property continues to be one of Australia’s favourite ways to invest. An investment property should be about increasing your wealth and securing your financial future. There is however, a common misconception that property investing always delivers positive returns, while this is true most of the time it certainly isn’t an instant road to riches. You need to keep in mind that how …

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negative gearing – property and shares

Fitzpatricks - 25/06/2015

Negative gearing is being debated in the media spotlight at the moment, however it still stands as a legitimate tax reduction positive for property investors. Here’s a run down on the pros and cons of Negative gearing. Negative gearing is the process of adjusting the borrowing on a property so that annually the property operates as a financial loss, which can be used to reduce your …

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10 tips to trim your mortgage

Fitzpatricks - 11/06/2015

Here are some easy ways to save money on your mortgage: Look outside the big four banks for your loan. Negotiate fees, rates and conditions. If you can’t do it yourself, consider hiring an expert. Try to pay associated loan costs such as application fees, legal costs or home loan insurance costs from your own cash savings rather than adding them to your loan balance and incurring added …

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The best real estate apps for home buyers

Fitzpatricks - 26/02/2015

Here are our picks for the must have iPhone and Android apps when searching for property. Whether you’re a first time buyer or investor, these apps will allow you to search for your perfect property, calculate stamp duty payable on your purchase and even see how different paint swatches will look in your new home.  Domain.com.au Another popular property search tool is Domain.com.au. You can find your …

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