Renovating

capital works fund

Fitzpatricks - 22/01/2015

Do you need to save for large capital expenditure items to be completed on your investment property e.g. replacement of gutters, painting of external woodwork, new carpet, upgrading your appliances etc.? We can help by setting up a capital works fund just for you. Not only will this help you plan for major works to ensure your asset is well maintained, it also assists in reducing the burden of paying those large bills for …

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renovation tips

Fitzpatricks - 20/08/2014

A well-maintained rental property not only ensures happy tenants, but also higher rents. Does your property need some long awaited renovations? Here are some of our favourite methods for improving an investment property’s rental potential. Wash the walls and repaint them Keep your colours neutral throughout, that way it will go with however your tenant chooses to furnish the property.

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renovate or relocate?

Fitzpatricks - 05/07/2012

DIY has been trending for quite a while now, with TV shows and magazines promoting home improvement as a hobby. The hit renovation program ‘The Block’ has further encouraged the idea of renovation as a viable proposition, transforming delapidated buildings into contemporary homes. This trend seems to be reflected in current statistics, with information from from RP Data indicating that people are holding onto their …

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