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.

making the most of your investment

Fitzpatricks - 14/11/2013

Do you have an investment property that isn’t managed by our Property Management Team?  If you do, please ask yourself a few simple questions: How effective is your agent at collecting rent? Do they collect the rent on time? Are you being given the option for 2 rental release payments each month?

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how to end a periodical lease

Fitzpatricks - 07/11/2013

You may have wondered at some stage ‘how much notice do I need to give my tenant if I want my property back and they are no longer in a fixed term lease?’ The answer is 90 days (plus 4 days postage if serving via mail). This type of notice is also called a ‘No Grounds’ termination.  It must be put in writing to the …

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Support for Bidgee Dragons Abreast

Fitzpatricks - 06/11/2013

Fitzpatricks Real Estate are supporters of the Bidgee Dragons Abreast group, a group of breast cancer survivors and their supporters who have formed a dragon boat group for exercise, support and socialising. We are pleased to be providing a set of buoyancy vests again this year and are also entering a team into the event. The Bidgee Dragons are excited about the upcoming Murrumbidgee Dragon …

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the importance of landlord insurance

Fitzpatricks - 31/10/2013

Landlord insurance can protect you from risks caused by tenants that standard building, home and contents insurance may not cover. It can also ensure that you are not out of pocket if tenants default on the rent, or cause damage to your rental property and contents. Landlord insurance policies will provide peace of mind that your rental income and investment property are protected against many …

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low vacancy rates indicate hot time to lease

Fitzpatricks - 24/10/2013

In the summer months we see a rise in the number of prospective tenants looking to lease properties. In this past week we have leased a range of properties with units and townhouses proving popular. The most popular rental range requested at the moment is for the lower to middle end of the market from $200 – $300 P/W. The presence and type of air …

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