Fitzpatricks

Established in 1950 by the late Geoff Fitzpatrick. We strive for excellence in our field, we aim to provide the best real estate service to the people of Wagga Wagga, embracing the highest standards of expertise, professionalism and integrity.

rental market update

Fitzpatricks - 15/05/2014

Our Property Investment Consultants, Ben and Angela, offer insight into the Wagga Wagga rental market. In the past week, we have experienced an increase in properties available on the market. There has also been a spike in the number of people attending inspections. Our property management team leased a total of 9 properties in the last week, being four units ranging from

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top tips for first time homebuyers

Fitzpatricks - 15/05/2014

Your first home purchase will surely be an exciting and stressful experience. A few tips and hints can help you navigate one of the largest purchases that most people ever make. Finance Tips Before you begin searching for a home, plan a budget that includes an estimate of your future mortgage to make sure that you’re comfortable with it. You will owe a mortgage stamp …

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smoke alarm service

Fitzpatricks - 08/05/2014

Just a reminder – we can organise Smoke Alarms Australia to do an annual service on your smoke alarms. This service is at a low fee of $79 for 1 property or $69 each for 2 or more properties. Included in this service is an annual service of the smoke alarm, any maintenance which may be needed during the 12 months and also a service …

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Wagga Wagga Gold Cup 2014

Fitzpatricks - 07/05/2014

The cold weather may have put off a few racegoers at last Friday’s Gold Cup but there was still a strong crowd of about 8,500. Fitzpatricks Real Estate once again hosted a hospitality marquee as a way of saying thank you to our loyal and long standing clients, with many attending throughout the day. Our photographer has uploaded a gallery of photos from the day …

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the ato and rental properties

Fitzpatricks - 01/05/2014

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) will look closely if it knocks on your rental property door. Knowing what can and cannot be deducted, as a legitimate tax expense can be a minefield when it comes to investment property. Due to the complexity of the Tax Act, there are often amounts spent on a property that, if not treated correctly, could cause audit problems. These include:

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