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AUCTION TRUTH OUT OF CONTROL
A full-page report under the banner “Auction starts off with a bang” showed a photo of an “auctioneer extraordinaire” being congratulated on his “successful performance”. The person showering the congratulations was an agent.
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DOLLARS FOR HORRORS
One would think the aim would be to end this saga not start it again. No matter what the opinions may be, ‘the murder house’ is worth $715,000, perhaps even less as time goes on.
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BATTLERS RELEASED FROM LOAN CONTRACTS
Property wrapping is a form of loan sharking where investors (‘wrappers’) sell over-priced homes on over-inflated interest terms.
![shark-1417151_640 shark-1417151_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shark-1417151_640-450x600-160x106.png)
THE GOLDFISH IN THE SHARK POOL
Words such as honesty and trust have been replaced with misleading and false when it comes to describing Sharon Peach.
![murderer-150447_640 murderer-150447_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/murderer-150447_640-160x106.png)
HONESTY KILLS DEATH HOUSE SALE
Back in September last year, LJ Hooker at North Ryde had no trouble selling a home that had been the scene of a gruesome triple murder. Their selling technique was simple – say nothing.
![shark-5135934_640 shark-5135934_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shark-5135934_640-160x106.png)
LAWYER SWIMS WITH SHARKS
When we enter the world of property advisers, we know that salespeople are likely to make a hefty commission if we sign something. We expect to be bitten – at least to some extent.
![slingshot-41343_640 slingshot-41343_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/slingshot-41343_640-532x600-160x106.png)
MORE THREATS AGAINST JENMAN
As a consumer advocate, I am often threatened by agents because I am trying to stop consumers from getting ripped off. But this is the first time I have been threatened because I tried to protect agents from getting ripped off.
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REAL ESTATE ADVERTISEMENTS
When Elder handed a prospective buyer his L J Hooker brochure, he never dreamed he would be fighting court battles for the next seven years.
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MUMMY’S HAD A HEART ATTACK
Yesterday Trevor confirmed that the heart attack was genuine. Something about a mother’s leaky heart valve and her being in a lot of pain. But look, now that he’s got a response to his For-Sale sign, it’s time to talk money. After all, things are tough in Brisbane for many agents these days.
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REAL ESTATE AT CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME
“We’re interested in the property advertised for $1.5 million,” said the buyer, “Can we look at it tomorrow?”
![hand-853188_640 hand-853188_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hand-853188_640-160x106.png)
FAIR REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATING
Whether you are selling or buying, if you are fair and realistic, you will find the whole process far more pleasant.
![Are You Being Conned? Are You Being Conned?](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DECEIVED-160x106.jpg)
JACK WEAVERS FINALLY BUSTED
Scottish novelist, Sir Walter Scott’s, immortal words on deception, “Ah, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”
![people-1099801_640 people-1099801_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/people-1099801_640-160x106.jpg)
FROM PRISONER TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ADVISER
There are few better examples of the farcical property regulation in this country than the case of Michael David Wilson.
![secret-1142327_640 secret-1142327_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/secret-1142327_640-160x106.jpg)
![foreclosure-48120_640 foreclosure-48120_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/foreclosure-48120_640-630x600-160x106.png)
FAMILY FACE EVICTION
The payments made by the family were higher than the payments made by Gruber and Chen to the ANZ Bank. More profits for Gruber and Chen. This is called a ‘wrap deal’.
![hammer-311343_640 hammer-311343_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hammer-311343_640-240x160.png)
AUCTION TRUTH OUT OF CONTROL
A full-page report under the banner “Auction starts off with a bang” showed a photo of an “auctioneer extraordinaire” being congratulated on his “successful performance”. The person showering the congratulations was an agent.
![gavel-145568_640 gavel-145568_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gavel-145568_640-240x160.png)
DOLLARS FOR HORRORS
One would think the aim would be to end this saga not start it again. No matter what the opinions may be, ‘the murder house’ is worth $715,000, perhaps even less as time goes on.
![marketing-4646598_640 marketing-4646598_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/marketing-4646598_640-240x160.png)
BATTLERS RELEASED FROM LOAN CONTRACTS
Property wrapping is a form of loan sharking where investors (‘wrappers’) sell over-priced homes on over-inflated interest terms.
![shark-1417151_640 shark-1417151_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shark-1417151_640-450x600-240x160.png)
THE GOLDFISH IN THE SHARK POOL
Words such as honesty and trust have been replaced with misleading and false when it comes to describing Sharon Peach.
![murderer-150447_640 murderer-150447_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/murderer-150447_640-240x160.png)
HONESTY KILLS DEATH HOUSE SALE
Back in September last year, LJ Hooker at North Ryde had no trouble selling a home that had been the scene of a gruesome triple murder. Their selling technique was simple – say nothing.
![shark-5135934_640 shark-5135934_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shark-5135934_640-240x160.png)
LAWYER SWIMS WITH SHARKS
When we enter the world of property advisers, we know that salespeople are likely to make a hefty commission if we sign something. We expect to be bitten – at least to some extent.
![slingshot-41343_640 slingshot-41343_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/slingshot-41343_640-532x600-240x160.png)
MORE THREATS AGAINST JENMAN
As a consumer advocate, I am often threatened by agents because I am trying to stop consumers from getting ripped off. But this is the first time I have been threatened because I tried to protect agents from getting ripped off.
![apple with anorexia looking at its reflection in a mirror apple with anorexia looking at its reflection in a mirror](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MISLEADING-240x160.jpg)
REAL ESTATE ADVERTISEMENTS
When Elder handed a prospective buyer his L J Hooker brochure, he never dreamed he would be fighting court battles for the next seven years.
![stethoscope-5355233_640 stethoscope-5355233_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/stethoscope-5355233_640-600x600-240x160.png)
MUMMY’S HAD A HEART ATTACK
Yesterday Trevor confirmed that the heart attack was genuine. Something about a mother’s leaky heart valve and her being in a lot of pain. But look, now that he’s got a response to his For-Sale sign, it’s time to talk money. After all, things are tough in Brisbane for many agents these days.
![Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, holidays and celebration, Puppy pets bored sleeping rest in the room with Christmas tree. Pug dog in Santa Claus costume hat with the gift box and sock in background Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, holidays and celebration, Puppy pets bored sleeping rest in the room with Christmas tree. Pug dog in Santa Claus costume hat with the gift box and sock in background](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CHRISTMAS--240x160.jpg)
REAL ESTATE AT CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME
“We’re interested in the property advertised for $1.5 million,” said the buyer, “Can we look at it tomorrow?”
![hand-853188_640 hand-853188_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hand-853188_640-240x160.png)
FAIR REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATING
Whether you are selling or buying, if you are fair and realistic, you will find the whole process far more pleasant.
![Are You Being Conned? Are You Being Conned?](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DECEIVED-240x160.jpg)
JACK WEAVERS FINALLY BUSTED
Scottish novelist, Sir Walter Scott’s, immortal words on deception, “Ah, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”
![people-1099801_640 people-1099801_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/people-1099801_640-240x160.jpg)
FROM PRISONER TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ADVISER
There are few better examples of the farcical property regulation in this country than the case of Michael David Wilson.
![secret-1142327_640 secret-1142327_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/secret-1142327_640-240x160.jpg)
![foreclosure-48120_640 foreclosure-48120_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/foreclosure-48120_640-630x600-240x160.png)
FAMILY FACE EVICTION
The payments made by the family were higher than the payments made by Gruber and Chen to the ANZ Bank. More profits for Gruber and Chen. This is called a ‘wrap deal’.