Our 365 things to do in Wagga blog does just this as it covers a broad range of things to do while in Wagga. From gourmet cooking classes and social rides, to paintball and the famous Gumi race, we cover everything that makes us interesting and unique.

Read on for some great ideas on what you can do here in Wagga, and, if you have some ideas of your own that aren’t yet published, feel free to let us know.

Click on the below links to read our full posts.

365 things to do in Wagga # 1 – 20
A short overview on the first 20 things to do and see in Wagga Wagga.

365 things to do in Wagga #21 – Have a gander at the geese
Let your inner child loose and go play with a goose down by the Wollundry Lagoon.

365 things to do in Wagga #22 – Thirsty Crow
If you’re looking for a waterhole to quench your thirst, the Thirsty Crow is your answer, with brewery tours, wood-fired pizzas and a 500 litre brewery taking centre stage.

365 things to do in Wagga #23 – Romano’s presents Loren
Providing some of the best entertainment to hit our shores (the Murrumbidgee shores of Wagga that is), Romano’s Hotel is the place to see live entertainment and world-class DJs.

365 things to do in Wagga #24 – Gourmet cooking classes with Food I Am
Fine tune your culinary cooking techniques with Food I Am’s gourmet cooking classes.

365 things to do in Wagga #25 – Project Paintball
If you feel like shooting something…or someone… then Project Paintball can assist. Suit up; then shoot ‘em up paintball style.

365 things to do in Wagga #26 – Australia Day celebrations
An annual conundrum many of us face…what to do on Australia Day. Here we delve into the many options in Wagga Wagga.

365 things to do in Wagga #27 – Give the gift of life
Although not unique to Wagga, giving blood is a great way to give back to the community and help those in need. Donate today at the Wagga Wagga Donor Centre.

365 things to do in Wagga #28 – Fishing for a cause
It’s that time of year again for Wagga’s annual Classic Charity Fishing Competition, held the first weekend of February. Dust off your rods and get ready for a great day of fun, fishing and an abundance of prizes on offer.

365 things to do in Wagga #29 – Urban Harvest fruit and vegie swap
Going bananas about your bananas? Then maybe you should swap them for some oranges at the Urban Harvest fruit and vegie swap.

365 things to do in Wagga #30 – Art classes with Best Street Studios
Let your inner artist loose and realise your true potential in a fun and interactive environment at Best Street Studios.

365 things to do in Wagga #31 – Social riding with Bicycle Wagga Wagga
Put your foot to the pedal and go ride a bike with Bicycle Wagga Wagga, a group of cyclists who want to share the enjoyment of cycling socially.

365 things to do in Wagga #32 – Learn to fly
Fly to new horizons with an adventure unlike any other. Learn to fly at the Wagga Air Centre.

365 things to do in Wagga #33 – Enjoy a high tea
It’s high time for a high tea. Experience a popular British tradition by enjoying a high tea with you and your friends.

365 things to do in Wagga #34 – Forum 6 silver screen classics
Forum 6 silver screen classics, bringing back the magic of traditional cinema year-round.

365 things to do in Wagga #35 – Take a train ride with the kids
Take a train ride with the kids through the Botanical Gardens on the Willans Hill Model Railway.

365 things to do in Wagga #36 – Cricket for a cause
Cricket for a cause. Support the local Wagga Police Force and the NSW Cancer Council with a social game of cricket.

365 things to do in Wagga #37 – Indoor rock climbing
Indoor rock climbing with Airborne Gymnastics, Wagga. Can your guns handle the challenge?

365 things to do in Wagga #38 – Gumi race
Wagga’s annual Gumi Race, a race downstream on ‘boats’ constructed primarily of inner tubes.

365 things to do in Wagga #39 – Heli Heatwave
Heli Heatwave, an annual model helicopter event of 3D action, scale displays and trade stands.

365 things to do in Wagga #40 – Wagga’s monster garage sale
Grab yourself a bargain at Wagga’s annual monster garage sale, with everything from sports and camping gear, to collectables, antiques, books and household items.

“We wanted to embrace this campaign as much as possible. It encourages Sydney residents to live, work and invest in Wagga Wagga, one of NSW’s seven Evocities.” Mr Paul Irvine said.

Launched on September 22, 2010 by Regional Australian Minister, Simon Crean, the Evocities campaign has successfully attracted 275 new residents to the seven cities and continues to generate enormous interest amongst Sydneysiders who are looking for an alternative to capital city living.

“It’s not a sea change, but a city change offering a quality life where a wide range of opportunities exist for both personal and professional growth.” Mr Paul Irvine said.

For more information on the Evocities campaign visit www.evocities.com.au

We’re currently compiling this information, so stay tuned. In the meantime, why not read about the history of our home? It has certainly had a colourful past.

The history of our home

Few people would know the history of the building they worked in, and for most, it probably wouldn’t be all that exciting. But for us, it’s quite fascinating, with our building having been home to a number of rather interesting businesses over the years….and er bodies.

But first a little bit of history on Wagga Wagga itself, to help paint a picture on what the town was like. Charles Sturt was the first European explorer to visit the area (the namesake of today’s Charles Sturt University). This happened in 1829 during his expedition along the Murrumbidgee River.

A Mr Charles Tompson, who was an emancipated convict, was soon to follow, and became the first settler of the area in 1832 (yes, we were settled by an ex-con).

Skip ahead a few years and a number of skirmishes between the native Wiradjuri Aboriginals and white settlers, the town of Wagga Wagga soon began to come together. By 1849, some twenty years after Charles Sturt’s first appearance, the town of Wagga Wagga was well and truly formed.

Now, to the history of our building…

In 1858, in the early days of Wagga Wagga’s birth as a town, Mr John McIntosh, one of the largest builders and contractors for the area whom erected the first public school in Wagga Wagga, established the McIntosh Bros. Undertakers firm here in our building (which he of course built himself). At the time, it was only one level high (as you can see from the picture below)…well two levels if you count the basement where the bodies were kept. The second story was added a number of years later when it was turned into a hotel.

As the original undertaking firm of the area, one would suspect that out of the number of bodies that passed through the doors, there may have been a bushranger or two….including Mad Dog Morgan or even Captain Moonlite.

At the time, the most common problem faced was not the thought of ghosts inhabiting the building. There were ways around that, which are evident today if you look to the rear of our building (which has remained untouched other than a fresh lick of paint or two over the years). Doors and windows were often filled in and repositioned to other parts of the building in an attempt to stop evil spirits from entering. No, the main problem was not ghosts; it was having the bodies snatched!

Moving forward some years, an extension was added to the upper level and the building became the All Nations Hotel (and pub). It is thought that this was to please the whim of Mr McIntosh’s first Irish wife Annie Phelan, whom wanted a hotel. The license was later taken over by John Nash, with the hotel’s name changing to Nash’s All Nations Hotel.

It is not known when the hotel was officially closed, however it is known that its closure was due to the Government wanting to slash the number of pubs in the Wagga Wagga area. From the unknown time of when it was closed up until 1939, it was then used as a guest and boarding house.

1939 saw big changes to the building, seeing the front façade modified. It was during this time the Government of Construction took over the building for office use and it became known as Phoenix Hall.

Skipping forward a few decades to 1987 the building became hot property, with a major developer wanting to turn the site into a shopping mall fighting against the Riverina Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Dependence who wanted it for their own purposes. Neither had the opportunity to stake their claim, as it was later sold to the Department of Administration Services.

For a short period of time, the building was also home to a bank, but it didn’t stay long. An old bank vault left behind is the only evidence of their brief stint in the building.

Now most recently, it is home to us, Professionals Real Estate Wagga Wagga, and with such a colourful history it’s no wonder there are often strange noises and unexplained occurrences in our office. Maybe, just maybe, Mad Dog Morgan is dropping by to say hello.

*The above information has been sourced from old newspaper clippings provided by the Daily Advertiser, and information passed on over the years by previous owners of the building. We apologise for any discrepancies that may occur.

A good quality, long term tenancy proposition is far more attractive, than constant turnover in tenants.

OPEN HOMES – With the increasing demand for rental properties, your property manager may suggest opening the property at an agreed time to ensure a sufficient pool of candidates view and apply for the property at one sitting.

ADVERTISING – Your agent is constantly monitoring the best medium for advertising your property, for the purpose of attracting a suitable tenant and ensuring the best result for your dollar.

To ensure that your property is leased to the best possible tenant, your property manager will select the most appropriate medium to promote the vacancy, which may include website advertising, print media and office rental lists.

How to Set a Fair Rental Price
Setting a rental price is one of the most critical decisions you will make as the owner of the property. Your Professionals Real Estate Wagga Wagga property manager is best qualified to assist you with determining a fair market rental value for your property.

The condition of the property must be considered when assessing rent. Location of the property is also relevant, as is the length of term offered.

Some owners make the mistake of setting the rent too high and consequently not attracting a tenant. This will waste your advertising dollar, along with the loss of potential rent whilst trying to secure a suitable tenant willing to pay the higher rate.

Your Responsibilities as the Owner
Owning an investment property is one of the most popular methods throughout Australasia for acquiring wealth.

However, you’ll need to be aware of the sorts of responsibilities that you will have as an owner. The most obvious responsibilities are:

•    To provide the premises in a reasonable state of cleanliness and repair having regard for the age, character and prospective life of the property.
•    To comply with all requirements in respect of health, building and safety laws in so far as they apply to the premises.
•    If you are the handy type, you may wish to carry out some repairs and maintenance yourself to the required standards.
•    The owner is responsible for ensuring that the property is kept in good condition. Some expenditure incurred for repairs (not of a capital nature) can be an allowable tax deduction against rental income.

We hope you’ve found value in the information provided. Please note that this information is intended as a guide only. Professionals companies, members, directors, offices and employees do not give warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information provided on this website and shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of anyone relying on information provided. Professionals recommend you seek independent advice from your own real estate, financial, taxation, and legal advisors before entering into financial or other transactions.

The key is to buy when the market is down, and sell when the market is up – this will almost always guarantee a return on your investment. If you would like to grow or start an investment portfolio, talk to us, Professionals Real Estate Wagga, to find out more about what options there are for investing in property.

As an investment property owner, you want to know that your property or properties are being managed by a team of professional, ethical and caring people. This is what Professionals strives to achieve for all of their investment property owners (Landlords). Professionals can offer you a personalised service, from purchase through to finding a quality tenant who will treat your property as their home. We pride ourselves on quality of service.

Property management is an industry that undergoes legislative changes constantly, so it is important that you can be assured your investments are being managed by people who are informed and follow the right procedures to get the maximum return for you. By choosing Professionals, you are choosing a Property Management team that is fully trained in all aspects of property management and who understand the obligation of landlords and tenants.

We hope you’ve found value in the information provided. Please note that this information is intended as a guide only. Professionals companies, members, directors, offices and employees do not give warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information provided on this website and shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of anyone relying on information provided. Professionals recommend you seek independent advice from your own real estate, financial, taxation, and legal advisors before entering into financial or other transactions.

Professionals Real Estate Wagga Wagga Director Mr Paul Irvine said “It’s great to see our community benefit from the campaign. We wanted to make Christmas a little sweeter this year and with five local winners, have managed to do just that!”

“In the past we have required people to gain property appraisals, sign up for a new listing or attend an open house to be in the running for a prize but this year we decided to open it to everybody,’’ said Mr Paul Irvine.

Congratulations to the following people, who have won a $200 Christmas hamper:

B Murray
D Crocker
M & K Kraynik
P & N Hall
B Lithoswain

“It’s nice to give back to the community.” Mr Paul Irvine said. “AND for one lucky person there’s one last hamper to be won this Friday, December 23!”

“We hope our winners’ enjoy their hampers, and would like to wish the Wagga community a safe and merry Christmas.”

Over the last few years, property management has undergone a significant transformation, from simple rent collection, to a dynamic investment management and service system. This changing scene has brought about the need to appropriately manage new legislation and the consequences to ensure fairness for both owners and tenants alike.

Now more than ever, it is prudent to ensure that your property is professionally managed by entrusting it to a manager who is trained, experienced and equipped to meet these ever changing needs.

Property managers work within a licensed real estate agency. It is therefore the agency owner who is ultimately responsible for the property, so it is essential you choose a reputable name you trust when selecting the business for management of your property. It’s a big decision that creates a medium to long term working relationship and you need to feel comfortable with the company you’re dealing with. Rest assured, when you choose Professionals, you will be joining thousands of happy Australasian property investors and owners who have put their faith and confidence in us to professionally manage their property.

Why us?
With over 77,000 properties managed nationally, Professionals Real Estate Group property managers have the experience and skills to manage your property. We understand the legal obligations of landlords and tenants, make sure you get the right tenant and take pride in ensuring your property is well maintained and managed.

When you choose Professionals Real Estate Wagga Wagga to manage your property, you’re choosing a professional property management team that will understand your needs as a landlord. We are committed to doing property management the right way. Our approach will always be realistic and honest, and we will always listen to you and provide you with a cost effective service that you want and need.

Our property managers are fully trained in all aspects of property management and understand the obligation of landlords and tenants contained in the relevant legislation.

We pride ourselves in putting our clients’ needs first and foremost, placing a real and visible focus on customer service and the provision of excellence across all areas of property management. We believe that communication is the key to a strong, healthy and life long relationship.

We understand that handing over the keys of your property to an agent requires a degree of trust and faith. By choosing to manage your property through Professionals Real Estate  Wagga Wagga, you can be assured that we will manage your property with respect and diligence at all times.