
Real estate agent implicated in doctored LIM case under spotlight in Australia
A lawyer believes the offenders' real estate agent was "clearly part of the deceit".
A lawyer believes the offenders' real estate agent was "clearly part of the deceit".
Nick Hoogwerf used the letterhead of a real company, but the valuation was false.
'Highest bidder at $675,000, but the two of them pushed her up to $940,000.'
"The safety of all licensees is incredibly important to the authority."
Agent with unblemished record received information about concern with the wall.
The $2 million house had just failed a building inspection.
'The swear word f*** is commonly used for emphasis in modern New Zealand.' - judge
The agency had no prior disciplinary history, no complaint had been made by the client.
IRD was found to have breached Richard Parore's rights in a tax law case.
The buyers complained to the REAA that they weren't informed of another offer.
Auckland prices still falling, now 21 per cent down on this time last year, Reinz says.
Only 2759 NZ homes were sold last month and just 943 in Auckland.
Tribunal: 'While not disgraceful, there was a reckless indifference to the rules'.
More people unlikely to get decent income in real estate, expert says.
Real Estate watchdog finds agents actions were seriously negligent while brokering deal.
"The man can talk. If you've got $5 left in your pocket he will talk you out of $5."
"God that's pretty devious, that's bad."
Aaron Drever denies wrongdoing and says the charges will be 'successfully defended'.
The man could be jailed for up to 10 years if convicted.
The house had a CV of $2.075m. It sold for more than $4.2m.
Buyer says agent urged her to go to auction for home that sold $500,000 above her budget.
'The money just seemed to be going the wrong way.'