Two months out from the start of a new year, the number of complaints against Northland real estate agents are less than half those recorded for the whole of 2012.
Figures supplied by the Real Estate Agents Authority shows there were 29 complaints last year comprising of 12 in Whangarei, five in Kerikeri, three in Dargaville, two in Paihia, two in Waipu and one each in Coppers Beach, Kaitaia, Maungakaramea, Omapere, and Paparoa.
In comparison, only 14 complaints were registered up until October 24 this year.
Last year, five complaints resulted in a decision of unsatisfactory conduct against three real estate agents in Whangarei, one from Maungakaramea and one from Dargaville.
One complaint was referred to the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal.