‘Contentious settlement solution’ under the microscope
Victorian conveyancing body says transparency around customer transactions must be paramount.
The practice dividing an industry
Victorian conveyancing body says transparency around customer transactions must be paramount.
Real Estate Institute of NSW backs calls for deposit flicking to have 'closer scrutiny' from authorities.
Fair Trading to examine 'whether real estate agents are acting in accordance with their existing legal obligations'.
Legal firm says conveyancers' concerns are 'malicious, misleading and deceptive' over its solution for real estate agents.
But conveyancing body wants to meet with Fair Trading to stop process of house deposits going to a third party.