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OPINIONby Tim O'Dwyer M.A., LL.BSolicitorConsumer Advocate watchdog@argonautlegal.com.au
When will governments put in place stronger legislative measures to protect real estate consumers not only from self-serving real estate agents, but also from their own trusting natures?
The story below from a school teacher client of mine, whilst ending ...
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by Tim O'Dwyer M.A., LL.BSolicitorConsumer Advocate watchdog@argonautlegal.com.au
Brisbane conveyancing solicitor Chris Bridge became concerned when he noticed that his buyer client’s contract included a special condition authorising the pre-settlement release of the selling agent’s commission. Such a “pre-draw” practice may be ...
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For a period of time, my friends and I were waiting with great interest regarding a particular land release/ development in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. So, we went onto their website and registered our interest with a view that we would be informed of the release and pricings. Subsequently, on the announcement of the ...
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Cameron Fisher glitters with gold, from his shiny golden vest to the golden bracelet and golden cuff links dripping from his wrists (I think he even has a gold tooth). Cameron Fisher is a Melbourne estate agent, and according to his website, he is also a ''super salesman'', ''energy personified'', ''expertise in motion'', ''an achiever who ...
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by Peter Mericka B.A., LL.BReal Estate LawyerQualified Practising Conveyancer VictoriaDirector Lawyers Real Estate Pty Ltd
On Tuesday 26 February, 2008 I typed ''Docklands'' into the search facility at www.realestate.com.au. On page 4 of the Docklands listings was a Feature Listing under the banner of Changing Places, titled ...
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by Shannyn HunterConveyancer shannyn@lawyersconveyancing.com.au Lawyers Conveyancing
On Monday morning purchasers can experience a real estate hangover. After a weekend of elation at finding their dream house and pressure from the agent to make an offer, with hesitation they sign on the dotted line and their concerns about legal ...
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by Tim O'Dwyer M.A., LL.BSolicitorConsumer Advocate watchdog@argonautlegal.com.au
Queensland’s Office of Fair Trading has lost, and lost badly, a landmark case mounted in the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal against Gold Coast solicitor Donald Dickie. The implications of this decision, which Fair Trading decided not to appeal, are ...
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by Tim O'Dwyer M.A., LL.BSolicitorConsumer Advocate watchdog@argonautlegal.com.au
The letter below recently came to me in the mail from a nearby estate agency. This agency happens to be part of a national real estate franchise which proudly boasts “offices throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific”. Needless to say, I am ...
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by Terry RyderReal Estate JournalistConsumer Advocate
Confusion reigns as industry rains dodgy data.
It's not a new problem but it seems to be getting worse. The muddle of conflicting statistics constantly churned out by the property industry is making it almost impossible for anyone to pinpoint which markets are doing well and which are ...
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