Under the NSW Residential Tenancy Act landlords can seek reimbursement from a tenant for the cost of water consumption during a tenancy. The property must comply with the water efficiency measures required. Then, in order to seek water reimbursement, the tenant must be sent an invoice for the consumption within three months of the issue date of the water bill.
Continue readingWagga Wagga City Council is running a series of workshops to educate the community on how to reduce our ecological footprint within our homes. Held each month, the workshops cover:
Continue readingWith the end of the financial year looming, it’s an opportune time for anyone considering buying an investment property to get into the market to take advantage of the taxation benefits on offer. With the Reserve Bank dropping interest rates by a full 50 basis points earlier this month, and the real estate market currently in the midst of a ‘buyers market’, now is the …
Continue readingWith the end of the financial year fast approaching, it may be time to consider whether your property needs any capital improvements. All properties from time to time will need new carpet, paint or appliances. It is important to budget for the replacement of these items at least once every five years, or in accordance with your depreciation schedule or accountants advice. Well kept properties …
Continue readingMore than 9,000 punters headed to the Murrumbidgee Turf Club last Friday for the 2012 Wagga Wagga Gold Cup. Fitzpatricks Real Estate hosted a hospitality marquee as a way of saying thank you to our loyal and long standing clients, with over 350 attending throughout the day.
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