property management

Smarter Investment Planning & Annual Maintenance

Fitzpatricks - 30/07/2015

With the new financial year here, now is the time to plan for those necessary improvements to help achieve your current rental return, or help to achieve growth.  Modern flooring, new paint, updated heating and cooling, new oven, or even a kitchen or bathroom upgrade will contribute to keeping your property in line with market demands.  Tenants styles have changed and most are looking for …

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increasing the rent

Fitzpatricks - 14/05/2015

You can be confident that our office understands the importance of rental returns on your investment and for this reason we are constantly monitoring the market rent on your behalf. When a tenant vacates or a tenancy agreement is renewed, we automatically carry out fair market rent reviews to ensure that we are maximising your income. If a rent increase is justified we will discuss …

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property management newsletter

Fitzpatricks - 12/03/2015

Click here to view our latest property management newsletter. Topics featured in this issue include our latest property management market wrap, rental statistics for December – February plus information on our new tenancy DVD, term deposits, emergency repairs and requirements for tradespeople. Don’t miss our special promotion for your chance to receive one month’s management of your investment property for free.

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property investment and tax

Fitzpatricks - 05/02/2015

There are all sorts of tax implications associated with investing in real estate and for some, tax relief is one of the main reasons we choose to buy residential property. However, while there are tax breaks attached to this type of investment, remember that the best way to build your wealth is to make a profit, not simply to reduce your tax liability. deductible expenses checklist …

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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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