A Sad Example Of “Industry Consultation”

We continue our expose of the REIV’s use of the media and political lobbying strategies to prevent changes to real estate licensing laws. (For a detailed examination of corruption through political lobbying see Pigs at the Trough(Crown Publishers, NY, 2003) by Arianna Huffingtons.) What happened to SA’s wonderful new laws? (An article from the Jenman website) John Rau must be one of the most frustrated politicians in the country. Four years ago the dedicated Labor backbencher began...

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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?

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