Author Archives for Peter Mericka

Reading Between The Regulator’s Lines

January 18, 2006 7:30 am Published by Comments Off on Reading Between The Regulator’s Lines When Graeme Samuel, Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission addressed a gathering of Real Estate Institute of Victoria members two years ago, his speech soon drew flack.

Kiwi Auctions

January 17, 2006 7:35 am Published by Comments Off on Kiwi Auctions Many of us have long warned that real estate auctions across Australia are little more than devices for deception. What about in New Zealand? Might Aussies learn anything from the Kiwis about how to make auctions more honest?

Why Are Purchasers Advised To Measure?

January 16, 2006 7:41 am Published by Comments Off on Why Are Purchasers Advised To Measure? Any person contemplating the purchase of real estate is advised to measure the dimensions of the property they intend to buy.

Estate Agents And Security – Vendors At Risk

January 13, 2006 7:45 am Published by Comments Off on Estate Agents And Security – Vendors At Risk We have pointed out that estate agents are not licensed to perform the role of security guard or crowd controller when escorting visitors through a vendor's home.

REIV – LIV Co-operation or Conspiracy?

January 9, 2006 7:52 am Published by Comments Off on REIV – LIV Co-operation or Conspiracy? Is the relationship between the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) and the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) one of co-operation for the benefit of consumers, or is it a conspiracy against the consumer?

Real DOUBLE Standards For Real Estate Agents

December 19, 2005 8:13 am Published by Comments Off on Real DOUBLE Standards For Real Estate Agents In the article Mr. Raimondo makes reference to ethics and "training in the law and best practices, suggesting that somehow the real estate industry has a good grasp of these concepts.

Dumb & Dumber

December 19, 2005 7:57 am Published by Comments Off on Dumb & Dumber In Victoria anyone can be a conveyancer, and no licence, insurance or qualifications are required.

Buy By Day – Trouble At Night

December 8, 2005 8:30 am Published by Comments Off on Buy By Day – Trouble At Night Most purchasers of real estate visit the property during the day, or in the early evening. But what if the property has nocturnal problems?