Fitzpatricks

Established in 1950 by the late Geoff Fitzpatrick. We strive for excellence in our field, we aim to provide the best real estate service to the people of Wagga Wagga, embracing the highest standards of expertise, professionalism and integrity.

final inspections: fair wear and tear

Fitzpatricks - 19/02/2015

Fair wear and tear occurs through normal use or is the normal changes that take place with the aging of the property. This statement is obviously open to interpretation and can often be seen as a grey area of property management. The Residential Tenancies Act states: “At the end of the tenancy, the tenant must leave the premises and inclusions, as far as possible, in …

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Two new sales team members

Fitzpatricks - 18/02/2015

We are excited to introduce two new team members to our dynamic sales department; Mel Risby joins us as a sales consultant, and Paul Fellows will be assisting Paul Gooden. This takes our sales consultants and sales support team to 15. Recently moving from Nelson Bay, Mel is looking forward to her new role at Fitzpatricks Real Estate. Mel has a passion for great customer service and …

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common property

Fitzpatricks - 12/02/2015

When a tenant signs a lease for a unit, townhouse or flat they have strata by-laws to abide by and this includes the rules and expectations including use of the common property. What is common property? Common property is a thing or things held jointly and usually found at unit blocks, complexes and land with more than one property on it. For example, the following …

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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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