2020 sees Fitzpatricks Real Estate celebrate its 70th year in business. Founded on February 21, 1950 by Geoff Fitzpatrick, formerly known as G.J. Fitzpatrick & Company, operation began from a small office in the basement of the former Gissings Building in Fitzmaurice Street. Geoff was given the building rent free in return for the owner’s financial books being written up. Throughout Geoff’s real estate career …
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Before you sell your property you will need to make sure your pool/spa is registered with the NSW swimming pool register. You will also need to have a compliance certificate, occupation certificate or certificate of non-compliance. To check if your pool or spa is compliant visit http://www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au/ More information can be found here http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/consumers/product_and_service_safety/pool_safety/swimming_pools.page
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As of 1st January 2020, first home owners are eligible to apply for the first home loan deposit scheme, an initiative of the Australian Government to help first home owners purchase a home sooner. The grant provides “a guarantee that will allow eligible first home buyers on low and middle incomes to purchase a home with a deposit of as little as 5 per cent.” …
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A 66w certificate is a legal document that waves the cooling off period after exchange of contracts, making the contract legally binding. This is a certificate that meets the requirements of section 66W of the Conveyancing Act 1919 and will need to be signed by your solicitor or conveyancer. A cooling off period allows a purchaser to withdraw their offer before 5pm on the fifth …
Continue readingIt is with a warm heart we announce that Lynette Kimball and her husband Steven are embarking on their next chapter and moving north in the New Year. With this, Lynette will be leaving her position at Fitzpatricks Real Estate in which she has served as Director and Office Manager. Lynette first came to Fitzpatricks Real Estate in 1983 with no real estate knowledge having worked …
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Unfortunately while we are in the mood for giving and receiving, somebody is in the mood for taking. “Taking” is definitely on the home burglar’s mind as he or she views the holiday season through different eyes – eyes that are focused on your home to complete their own shopping list. Christmas is a magical time of year when family and friends come together to celebrate the …
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Christmas has slowly crept up and is now coming to the forefront of peoples minds. Home owners often seek advice on if it is best to list their property before Christmas or in the new year. There are many factors to consider but it depends on the property and your circumstances or deadlines. To help with your decision, here are a few points to help …
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Riverside – is gaining a lot of attention and for good reason, it will make history as the tallest high rise in Wagga Wagga. In the heart of the city, overlooking the Murrumbidgee River, it will span over 17 levels with breathtaking vistas of the city and river. There will be 67 residential apartments including two luxury penthouses, and three street level Commercial premises. View …
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Thinking of selling your investment property? Apart from the sales process, there are a number of tenancy related issues that investors should think of before listing the property for sale. It is extremely important that you discuss your intentions with your Property Manager so they can advise you of your legal obligations.*
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The Fitzpatricks Report for the 2019 Financial Year has been released and includes some interesting statistics from residential sales, property management and commercial. 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. The report …
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