Press Releases

May 2013 - Commercial buyer confidence high

A continuing sign of confidence in the local investment property market is the sale of a new development located at 85 - 87 Copland Street by Fitzpatricks PCI Commercial.
This brand new development incorporates a quality 1250 square metre showroom leased to the substantial national firm Blackwoods.



May 2013 - Commercial Buyer Confidence

April 2013 - Historic Property Auction

Tomorrow could see a record breaking residential sale take place in Wagga Wagga.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a significant piece of Wagga Wagga's history and streetscape.
"Belmore", 44 Kincaid Street will go under the hammer tomorrow.



April 2013 - Historic Property Auction

June 2012 - Bomen intermodal rail hub gets tick of approval

The economic forecast for Wagga Wagga looks brighter today with the Regional Australia Minister, Simon Crean announcing the approval of $14.5 million towards the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub

June 2012 - Bomen Intermodal

February 2012 - Fitzpatricks embrace “revolutionary” initiative

Ever moved home and found yourself throwing out things that you knew may have been of value to someone, but is more a hassle for you to include in the move?
Sometimes these items will be transported by you to local charities, sometimes they end up in the bin

February 2012 - Heart for the Homeless

February 2012 - Interest Rate Hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep interest rates on hold this month at 4.25%

February 2012 - Interest Rate Hold

December 2011 - The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for second month in a row

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has given mortgage holders some great news just in time for Christmas when it announced today it was lowering its official cash rate to 4.25 per cent, the second interest rate cut in as many months

December 2011 - Interest rate cut

September 2011 - First home buyers in NSW will no longer be able to claim stamp duty

As of January 1, 2012, first home buyers in NSW will no longer be able to claim stamp duty exemptions on homes valued up to $600,000. Instead, only first home buyers purchasing new homes, including those built off the plan will be eligible for this stamp duty concession.

Stamp Duty Cut

August 2011 - Gary Brown takes out top honours at Novice Auctioneers Competition

Last night the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) held the Riverina Division of the Novice Auctioneers Competition in Wagga Wagga

August 2011 - Gary Brown takes out top honours at Novice Auctioneers Competition

August 2011 - Wagga Wagga to host Riverina Division of Novice Auctioneers Competition

Budding auctioneers from three local Real Estate agencies will battle it out on stage all in the name of charity

August 2011 - Wagga Wagga to host Riverina Division Novice Auctioneers Competition
August 2011 - Officially launched iphone and android app

August 2011 - Officially launched a free iphone and android app.

The exciting new app allows users to view properties currently for sale or for lease, also check out Forum 6 Cinema times and trailers, sports news and the Daily Advertiser headlines. There is also



August 2011 - Official launch of iphone and android app

July 2011 - REINSW Excellence for the best Independent website

Fitzpatricks Real Estate has been announced as a finalist in the 2011 Real Estate Institute of NSW Awards for Excellence for the best Independent website. 



REINSW Awards for Excellence Finalist
Final Cheque Handover

March 2011 - Making a difference in our community

Over the past 12 months Fitzpatricks Real Estate has been supporting Mission Australia’s Wagga Youth Connections and donated around $8,500 to the organisation during this time.



March 2011 - Youth Conections Cheque
Fox Street

December 2010 - Distinctive Wagga landmark up for auction

An important piece of architecture in Wagga Wagga’s history is currently on the market. The historic property located at 109 Fox Street will go under the hammer with Fitzpatricks Real Estate on Saturday the 8th of December.



December 2010 - Fox Street Auction
Kristys Award

October 2010 - Kristy McNickle from Fitzpatricks Real Estate wins REI Award for Excellence

Fitzpatricks Real Estate had a finalist amidst the glitz and glamour of the premier industry awards event, Property Manager, Kristy McNickle. Kristy was selected as a finalist in the Award for Excellence - Residential Property Management category



October 2010 - Kristy Wins Award
Cash Comp Winner 2010

December 2010 - A welcomed surprise just before Christmas

Wagga residents Robert and Lyn Taylor have been given a welcomed surprise just before Christmas, winning first prize in Fitzpatricks Real Estate’s 2010 major cash draw of $6,666. When told about their winning prize the couple were thrilled with their win. They said it would definitely come in handy this time of the year.



December 2010 - Cash Draw winners
Presenting the Cheque

September 2010 - Presenting Mission Australia’s Wagga Youth Connections

As a way of showing their ongoing support, Fitzpatricks Real Estate will be presenting Mission Australia’s Wagga Youth Connections with a new computer on Thursday 9th September at 4.00pm, along with a cheque for $1,700.



Presenting the iMac
Interest Rates

June 2010 - The Reserve Bank has opted to hold interest rates steady

After six consecutive increases since last October, The Reserve Bank has kept the official interest rate steady at 4.5% after the board met earlier today. This decision to leave interest rates on hold was welcomed by Richard Fitzpatrick, Director of Fitzpatricks Real Estate Wagga Wagga



Interest Rates Remain Steady
Youth Connections

March 2010 - Making a difference in our community

Fitzpatricks Real Estate is now into its 60th year of making a difference within our community, with over $100,000 donated back into our community throughout the past 5 years.
To celebrate their 60th anniversary this year, Fitzpatricks Real Estate has proudly partnered with Mission Australia’s Wagga Youth Connections.



March 2010 - Youth Connections
Xmas in July 2010

July 2010 - Christmas in July raises over $26,000

Fitzpatricks Real Estate proudly supported Wagga Business Networx at their annual Christmas in July event on Friday evening. Doubling last years exceptional effort, over $26,000 was raised for



July 2010 - Xmas in July
Backyard Blitz

June 2010 - Fitzpatricks Real Estate Backyard Blitz for Youth Connections Wagga

To take their donation one step further and to physically show their support, Fitzpatricks Real Estate will hold a working bee this Saturday between 2.30 - 4.30 pm at Wagga Youth Connections in Thorne Street.



Working Bee
Michelle Wins!

March 2010 - Michelle Heffernan takes out top honours at the REIA Awards for Excellence

Michelle Heffernan, Property Manager from Fitzpatricks Real Estate Wagga Wagga, was among one of the finalists nominated for the Achievement Award. After winning the REINSW Achievement Award in November 2009, Michelle went on to represent NSW on a national level at Thursday’s REIA National Awards for Excellence. Michelle took out top honours winning the Achievement Award category. The Achievement award recognises excellence amongst new-comers to the industry in either the residential property management or sales sectors.



Michelle Wins National Award
Youth Connections Partnership

March 2010 - Fitzpatricks Real Estate has proudly partnered with Mission Australia’s Wagga Youth Connections

Fitzpatricks Real Estate is now into its 60th year of making a difference within our community, with over $100,000 donated back into our community throughout the past 5 years.

Throughout the remainder of the year Fitzpatricks Real Estate will donate $60 from every property sale, and a further $60 per week from the Property Management department directly to Wagga Youth Connections.



Youth Connections Partnership
60th

February 2010 - Fitzpatricks Real Estate Celebrates 60 years in business

This month sees Fitzpatricks Real Estate celebrate its 60th year in business. Founded in February, 1950 by Geoffery James Fitzpatrick, it was formally known as G.J. Fitzpatrick & Company and began operation from a small office in the basement of the former Gissings building, in Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga.



60 Years
Lakehaven Sign

January 2010 - Lakehaven Lifestyle blocks made available

The much anticipated and long awaited Wagga land release of Lakehaven Estate has finallybeen released to the public this week. After 12 years of planning and development Fitzpatricks Real Estate is pleased to be able to offer the public the opportunity to purchase one of 46 luxury lifestyle blocks ranging in size from 1211m2 – 4247m2.



Lakehave Land Release
Lyns John Hill Award

December 2009 - Lyn Kimball receives top honours from the Real Estate Institute of NSW

Lyn Kimball, Director of Fitzpatricks Real Estate, has been awarded top honours when she received the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) John Hill Award for her commitment to the REINSW



December 2009 - Lyn Award