Tips for Selling in Winter

Fitzpatricks - 13/06/2019

With the cooler months comes the perception that buyers will ease off and hold out for the Spring months. But this is not the case – buyer activity remains the same no matter what the seasons, it’s the level of available homes that varies. This means Winter may be the perfect time for you to sell your home due to a decrease in direct competition. …

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Quick Tips for Buying at Auction

Fitzpatricks - 05/06/2019

So the property you wish to purchase is going to auction. Here’s a quick guide to what you need to know come Auction time So what’s involved in buying a home at auction? To be able to bid at auction you will need to register prior to the auction commencing. You will be asked to give your name, address and show proof of identity If …

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First Home Assistance and Concessions

Fitzpatricks - 30/05/2019

To help improve housing affordability in NSW, the NSW Government  implemented a package to assist first home buyers getting into the market. This package offers first home buyers stamp duty exemptions and reductions as well as grants for those building or buying new homes. First home buyers will be eligible for: No payment of stamp duty for homes valued up to $650,000 Reduction in stamp duty …

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Service Your Heating for Winter

Fitzpatricks - 02/05/2019

Winter is fast approaching, comes pulling out the trackies and ugg boots (legitimately for warmth, not fashion), hot water bottles and cup-a-soups, and cranking up the heat – it’s time to service your heating system for the cooler months. Through the summer, your heating system may go without being turned on or activated for an extensive period of time, and may result in the need …

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