Residential Property

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 …

Buying

preparing to buy in 2015

Fitzpatricks - 08/01/2015

Some things to remember when preparing to buy are: Inspect the property: inspections should be made at the advertised times or by appointment with the real estate agent. You may need to inspect the property more than once before making your final decision. Assess the property against your criteria: you need to look at the location and style of the property in relation to …

swimming pool compliance

Fitzpatricks - 11/12/2014

All properties with a swimming pool or spa pool being sold or leased on or after 29 April 2015 must have a valid certificate of compliance or relevant occupation certificate. Selling a property Before listing a property for sale, a valid certificate of registration and a valid certificate of compliance (or relevant occupation certificate issued within the last three years) must be annexed to the …

Renovating

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.

Fitzpatricks Report 2013

Fitzpatricks - 16/01/2014

Fitzpatricks Real Estate is pleased to announce the release of the Fitzpatricks Report for the 2013 financial year. Released annually, it is the only full and comprehensive report primarily aimed at providing you with the latest Wagga Wagga market data and knowledge to help you identify where potential real estate growth exists, including comparable data from NSW and capital cities.