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Pool Compliance IS DUE!

Fitzpatricks - 27/04/2016

THE DUE DATE HAS ARRIVED ON POOL COMPLIANCE! As of April 29, 2016 any property with a swimming pool or spa must have a valid Compliance Certificate to either rent or sell the property! Whether you’re a vendor or landlord, don’t get stuck – ensure your pool is registered and book a Council Compliance inspection now! For further information, contact your Tenancy Manager or NSW Fair Trading’s …

Wagga lone NSW location in top 10 suburbs for property price growth

Fitzpatricks - 21/04/2016

The Daily Mail Online has revealed the top 10 suburbs for property price growth in Australia and Wagga Wagga is the only New South Wales city to make the list. Hotspotting’s Top 10 Best Buys report is dominated by Queensland centres such as Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast and by fringe suburbs of Melbourne, with Hobart and Wagga Wagga rounding out the top ten. The article states …

Proud to Support Lights4Lake

Fitzpatricks - 17/03/2016

Fitzpatricks Real Estate are proud to be supporting the fantastic community initiative of the Committee 4 Wagga – Lights 4 Lake. All 104 light poles planned to line the 5.5km walking track around Lake Albert have been sponsored by business and individuals who have a special connection to the lake, which will enable the precinct to become more accessible and enhance the lake for people to benefit …

Better Safe than Very Sorry…

Fitzpatricks - 08/03/2016

Last week, members of our team attended a seminar presented by the Office of Fair Trading regarding the asbestos crisis unfolding with the “Mr Fluffy” ceiling insulation. This loose-fill insulation was installed into homes in the 1960s and 1970s – how old is your property? The business was based out of Canberra – with the ACT and surrounding areas having experienced the biggest impact to …

Vacancy Rates for December 2015

Fitzpatricks - 19/01/2016

December is traditionally a high vacate period due to the turnover of defence and other corporate employment contracts and the completion of the education year. January and February are periods of high numbers seeking rental properties – coming in to replace the people who have posted out of the area. In December 2015, the vacancy rate for the Riverina was 4.0%, while Fitzpatricks Real Estate achieved 1.91%. We consistently achieve a …