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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.

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.

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.

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.

“We’re interested in the property advertised for $1.5 million,” said the buyer, “Can we look at it tomorrow?”

Whether you are selling or buying, if you are fair and realistic, you will find the whole process far more pleasant.

Scottish novelist, Sir Walter Scott’s, immortal words on deception, “Ah, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”

There are few better examples of the farcical property regulation in this country than the case of Michael David Wilson.

A legal expert described AFD’s conduct as “unethical” and “appalling”.

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’.