10 things you never knew about Christmas

Fitzpatricks - 20/12/2018

With Christmas just days away, here are some interesting facts you might not know about the festive season. Christmas pudding was originally a soup made with raisins and wine. Hanging Christmas stockings out originated from the Dutch custom of leaving shoes packed with food for St. Nicholas’s donkeys. He would leave small gifts in return. Boxing Day gets its name from all the money collected in church alms-boxes …

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The Best Houses of 2018

Fitzpatricks - 13/12/2018

We have had the pleasure of selling so many spectacular homes this year, here is just a few we wanted to share with you; 16 Thorne Street, Wagga Wagga 51 Gregadoo Road, Lake Albert 5 Exford Loop, Bourkelands   2 Buckley Court, Lake Albert  86 Butterbush Road, Gregadoo  6642 Tumbarumba Road, Kyeamba  13 Cumberland Court, Tatton   601/138 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga 42 Andrews Avenue, Kooringal  78 …

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Buying Off The Plan

Fitzpatricks - 29/11/2018

What is buying off the plan? Buying off the plan means you are buying a property off a house plan. The property is advertised for sale but the building is only in early stages of construction or has not yet started construction. There are advantages and disadvantages to this type of transaction with lots of things for you to consider.

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Preparing For Purchase

Fitzpatricks - 14/11/2018

Step 1: Organise your Finances Long before you start looking for a home you need to book an appointment to chat to your Bank or Professional Finance Broker. Why? This will give you an indication of how much you can borrow, the deposit required and serviceability of the loan. When you have your finances sorted, you know what your spending limits are.   Step 2: …

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