safety

Time to Service your Heating System

Fitzpatricks - 21/05/2020

With the temperatures definitely being on the cool side, you may have been reaching for a blanket or two to get cozy under… Winter is around the corner, which means 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 …

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Alarming Stats on Smoke Alarms

Fitzpatricks - 05/05/2016

As Channel Seven News reported recently, the green light indicators or pressing the smoke alarm to check its working is not as reliable as you would think – and that years after regulations forced a rush to install smoke alarms, fire fighters say it’s now time to replace them. And with good reason… Research has found that over 40% of smoke alarms inspected in Wagga Wagga are …

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Swimming Pool Safety Barrier Compliance

Fitzpatricks - 11/11/2015

From April 29th 2016, all properties with a swimming pool or spa pool in New South Wales require a Certificate of Compliance before they can be sold or leased. It is your responsibility as a pool owner to ensure your pool safety barrier complies with Australian Standards and the Swimming Pools Act 1992. All swimming pools and spas containing more than 30 cm of water must be surrounded …

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is your home or investment property secure?

Fitzpatricks - 30/04/2015

A large number of break and enter crimes are easily preventable. By introducing a number of simple and inexpensive changes to your home or investment property, you can play an active role in reducing the chances of this happening to you. Invest in good quality deadlocks for external doors. Don’t forget to include internal connecting doors such as the one between the garage and the …

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ensure your property is safe and
reduce your risk

Fitzpatricks - 09/04/2015

As your managing agent we have a legal obligation and duty of care to ensure that your property is safe, clean and fit for a tenant to reside in. Property investing has become serious business. There are great long term profits to be made, however, every investment needs to be nurtured and looked after. As an investor you should be scheduling the following maintenance at …

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