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It's not illegal but it should be, says Newcastle home buyer's agent

Call for real estate kickbacks to be banned.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 21, 2023

The loophole behind Jack Henderson's 'speedy trajectory to success'

A mutual transfer scheme has allowed real estate hopefuls to speed up their accreditation.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2023

PRD head office to investigate Newcastle franchise

PRD Presence Newcastle denies conflicts of interest in property sales.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2023

Owners of Toplace units in Sydney's inner west fear for future of remedial work after company ban

Owners in the Vicinity complex in Sydney's inner west are worried a decision to strip Toplace of its building licence might have unintended consequences in their fight for remediation works.

ABC News · Dec 9, 2022

No pool this summer in Australia? No worries – just rent a back yard pool by the hour

Pool-share service Swimply allows homeowners to lease their private pool, much like Airbnb, but it is yet to make a big splash

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022

Calls for streamlined taxi complaints system as passengers report more drivers refusing to use meter

Passengers say cabs in Sydney are refusing to use the meter more often, but they face a confusing and time consuming process to report it.

ABC News · Oct 9, 2022

Price baiting: the ‘blatant’ and sometimes illegal tactic frustrating Australian house hunters

Experts say agents often list properties for much less than they’re worth to lure in buyers – and regulators ‘don’t seem to care’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2022

Licence revoked: electrician signs off 161 solar panel installations despite being interstate

"The man took advantage of the Commonwealth Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme and received tens of thousands in government rebates for installations that he did not install or inspect himself"

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17, 2022

Oracle collapse stings Hunter homeowners

Shae and Brentan Munro are among the homeowners in the Hunter region affected by the collapse of the building company

Newcastle Herald · Aug 26, 2022

New Hunter apartments under the microscope as audit targets defects

Construction watchdogs will target major building defects, non-compliance and safety at new residential apartments across Newcastle in a two-day blitz.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 23, 2022