14 h. ago The new generation of real estate agents: Supercars, white teeth and designer loafers

In a competitive arena, ambitious property fortune-hunters work hard on their brand of showy chutzpah to close the deal.

Events

4 d. ago Industry leaders demand more transparency in real estate pricing

As NSW Fair Trading looks at ways to address rampant underquoting across Sydney, key industry figures back calls for tougher action.

Politics

4 d. ago Buried findings: Real estate expert’s frustration at underquoting inaction

Real estate stalwart Enzo Raimondo was one of two experts appointed to make findings on how Victoria’s property market could be improved. He says their report made strong recommendations and should be released.

Politics

5 d. ago Public reserve prices, tougher penalties: A plan to tackle underquoting

We at the Real Estate Institute of Victoria accept that agents who underquote should have licences suspended or cancelled and that building/pest reports should be paid for by the vendor.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Demands a response’: Peak real estate lobby backs underquoting overhaul

Mandating public reserves, tougher penalties and vendors providing condition reports to buyers are some of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s proposals as it adds its voice to wider calls for change.

Politics

6 d. ago Real estate? Come on, let’s get real: Underquoting has caused so much pain to buyers

There is something seriously wrong with the real estate system. How has it come to this?

Politics

7 d. ago Underquoting, dummy bidding, false documents: Why ‘Teflon’ Sydney agent was suspended

Josh Tesolin earned his nickname “Teflon” for his seeming ability to skirt close to breaching the rules of real estate without ever coming unstuck by them. That ended on Saturday.

Economics

7 d. ago Sydney wins unwanted title: the capital of real estate underquoting

Underquoting has reached pandemic proportions in Sydney’s property market.

Politics

3 w. ago Sydney buyer nabs brick unit in Coorparoo for $800k in ‘aggressive’ auction

“We really targeted first-home buyers with this one. I posted a little rhyme on Instagram that said ‘Are you thirsty for a firsty?’ and it just took off,” said the real estate agent behind the sale.

Economics