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Shane Lowe of Methven Real Estate – Switching of Contracts and Conditions

Shane Lawe is the Director of Methvens Professionals Real Estate in Mooroolbark, Victoria. A case of 'contract switching' resulted in some startling revalations from Mr. Lowe about the manner in which he operates his real estate business. It seems that Mr. Lowe and the great P.T. Barnum have much in common when it comes to business ethics.

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Fair Trading Nabs False Solicitor

Fair Trading may have made legal history when it laid these “marketeering” charges, in circumstances of apparent illegal property conveyancing, because no other action was taken by the Legal Services Commissioner under the protective legislation he polices.

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Deep North Agents “Re-licensed” to Practise Real Estate Law

From July 1st last year the role of Queensland real estate agents in preparing contracts was severely limited by law. Sit back, dear readers, as I now blow the whistle on an extraordinary government back-flip.

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Max Brown Real Estate: Dodgy Advice & Conflicting Interests

It is fitting that the logo of Max Brown Real Estate should depict the estate agent as a shadowy faceless figure, as it suggests the level of responsibility the estate agent assumes when 'advising' vulnerable consumers.

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Gold Coast Law Association Slams Agents And Calls For Contract Reforms

Chief Justice of Queensland Paul de Jersey has warned my State’s lawyers, when they write letters of demand on behalf of clients, to be careful before resorting to any “even arguably threatening conduct”

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Estate Agents Revolt Against Toothless Tiger

It's not often that I have to agree with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), but they have a point when they question the competence and resolve of Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV).

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Great Rate, With A Terrible Headache

Imagine my client’s glee when he received pre-approval for a loan to buy his first home. The broker had found him a low rate - he hadn’t been able to borrow enough from the major lenders - and had promised the world.

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Ho-Hum Bodies Corporate Up For An Overhaul

The mundane life of large bodies corporate will be shaken up at the start of next year when the Owners Corporations Act 2006 takes effect.

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Pricing Propaganda From REIV

In a typically arroagent approach to real estate sales, the REIV ignores what consumers want, and tells estate agents.

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Richard Wood Solicitors – Gifts To Agents For Client Referrals

Richard Wood Solicitors is Melbourne Law firm. In 1998 a letter was sent to a local estate agent by this law firm, offering free gifts in return for conveyancing "referrals"

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