Taking the time to check and investigate a new tenant application is extremely important. Not only does it help with matching the right tenant to your property, it helps us reach the decision on whether they can afford to rent a property, and reduces problematic tenants. How do we go about this at Fitzpatricks Real Estate? All applications require the right supporting documentation to demonstrate …
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The world’s largest furniture retailer, IKEA, has opened its doors in Canberra recently, with more than 12,000 people turning out to its grand opening last week. If you’ve never stepped foot in an IKEA store you really must go and check it out! One thing is certain you’ll leave the store spending more money than you thought you would as they sell absolutely everything! Ready-to-assemble …
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What is quiet peace and enjoyment? Residential Tenancy Agreement states that tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment at the premises they are renting. This means, tenants have the right to live in the property without interruption by the landlord or landlords agent, ensuring the reasonable peace, comfort or privacy of the tenants at the property. Having said that, landlords and landlord agents have the right …
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Fitzpatricks PCI Commercial has seen a strong start to the 2015 financial year. The industrial units at 181 Hammond Avenue have seen some recent movement with the first two units sold over the past few months, showing a renewed interest in the strata titled small warehouse market. The interest surrounding the new Docker medical suites continues to grow. With over half sold before completion, the …
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The story in The Daily Advertiser this week, “Hellish tenants spark rental peril warning”, highlights the problem that most private landlords are not trained or skilled in residential tenancy law, nor know how to apply it, if their tenant stops paying rent or is damaging their property. At Fitzpatricks, our professional property management team know exactly how to approach this type of situation if it happens, and don’t shy away …
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