Residential Property

how much is your home worth?

Fitzpatricks - 28/05/2015

Good agents have practices in place that ensure that they make fair estimates of a selling price and will be able to demonstrate what information they relied on to make their estimate. Common considerations when estimating selling price include: Features of the property Future use of the property (eg zoning, historic preservation orders, covenants or restrictions) Likely level of demand for the property Recent valuations …

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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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preparing your property for lease

Fitzpatricks - 29/01/2015

Maximise  “street appeal”: landscape or just tidy up the front garden. Make sure the front of the home is in good condition. Remove any external rubbish, pull down fences if unsightly, pull out dead trees/plants, mow lawns and tidy garden beds. Gutters: have your gutters cleaned, ensuring any dirt, silt, twigs and leaves are removed. Garages and sheds: if these are included on the lease, make sure any …

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