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How I Became An Estate Agent's Hero
23 April 08 03:34 PM | Peter Mericka | 4 Comments   

by Tim O'Dwyer M.A., LL.B Solicitor Consumer Advocate watchdog@argonautlegal.com.au Brisbane conveyancing solicitor Chris Bridge became concerned when he noticed that his buyer client’s contract included a special condition authorising the pre-settlement Read More...

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The "Oh", "Really?" and "I Wish I Had Known That!" of Making an Offer and Organising Finance
24 January 08 09:55 AM | Shannyn Hunter | 7 Comments   

by Shannyn Hunter Conveyancer shannyn@lawyersconveyancing.com.au Lawyers Conveyancing On Monday morning purchasers can experience a real estate hangover. After a weekend of elation at finding their dream house and pressure from the agent to make an offer, Read More...

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Holding Deposits - There's No Such Thing!
30 April 07 04:34 PM | Peter Mericka | 0 Comments   

This was our very first posting on the Australian Real Estate Blog, almost a year ago. We reproduce it for two reasons. First, the problem has become worse. Second, a recent experience suggests that the holding deposit is being used to penalise purchasers, Read More...

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Commission Factoring - A Dangerous Development
30 April 07 11:36 AM | Peter Mericka | 0 Comments   

by Peter Mericka B.A., LL.B Real Estate Lawyer and Qualified Practising Conveyancer Victoria Lawyers Real Estate We have argued that real estate commissions are a major cause of corruption in the real estate industry. But what if the drive for commission Read More...

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