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NSW real estate agents threaten renters with fees if they are not home for tradespeople – but legally they don’t have to be

More than 2,100 people contacted the tenants’ union in 2024 for advice about access, despite ‘no basis’ for the charge

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Former MAFS Star Ella Ding Is Hosting Giveaways Now — But Are They Legit?

Scores of punters have called her out, including her ex-best friend Domenica Calarco.

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Ex MAFS Groom Brent Vitiello Responds After Fair Trading Issues Warning Over Mos X Daily

Married At First Sight groom Brent Vitiello has responded after Fair Trading issued a consumer warning on his sea moss business Moss X Daily.

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‘It’s not a loophole’: how does a firm that runs a ‘rewards club’ give away houses from The Block?

Billionaire Adrian Portelli’s company LMCT+ has 300,000 subscribing members, all thanks to a ‘pivotal moment’ in discussion with a regulator

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: criminals and unlicensed agents operating across Australia’s real estate sector

Revelations come amid federal government push for additional scrutiny of sector through counter-terror financing and money-laundering laws

The Guardian - AU

Thousands of illegal jelly cups seized during sting

Although mini jelly cups containing Konjac were banned in Australia due to a choking hazard, 11,300 of them were found across three businesses in Sydney.

AAP

New standards needed to tackle e-bike battery fires

As fires linked to e-bikes continue to surge, NSW is implementing new standards in relation to lithium-ion batteries.

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Hunter real estate agent convicted over $900K trust fund conversion

A NSW Fair Trading investigation uncovered the offences.

Newcastle Herald

Veteran Newcastle tradie pleads ignorance about $2.3m company collapse

Former Mailec Electrical owner refused supervisor certificate.

Newcastle Herald

Rising costs won't stop that special bouquet for mum

Florists are preparing for the surge of sales ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday with people expected to spend about $1 billion on presents for their loved ones.

AAP

'Bullying, forgery, lying': ex-volunteers' claims against What Were You Wearing? Australia

A months-long investigation has unearthed multiple concerning allegations.

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'Bullying, forgery, lying': ex-volunteers' claims against What Were You Wearing? Australia

A months-long investigation has unearthed multiple concerning allegations.

Newcastle Herald

‘Absolute joke’: customers’ personal data exposed amid Pandemonium Rocks festival refund stoush

Information commissioner investigating data breach as ticket holders demand refunds because of amended lineup

The Guardian - AU

Two Sydney Landlords Fined $2600 For Not Carrying Out Repairs Or Simply Doing Their Jobs

Two Sydney landlords has been ordered to pay a tenant more then $2000 after they were found to have acted “falsely and maliciously” following requests for maintenance. Self-represented tenant Ryan Anderson had complained since 2020 about broken lights and a new oven that failed to reach 200 degrees and “does not…

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Dangerous toys removed from shelves in Xmas blitz

Nearly 70 toys have been removed from store shelves as part of a pre-Christmas blitz on shops selling dangerous products to unsuspecting customers.

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Check Out This Fuckhead Landlord Who Is Demanding $1,000 For A Single Scratch

Sydney landlords don't be gronks challenge. [IMPOSSIBLE]

Newcastle Herald

Real estate agent Mark Kentwell rebrands after investigation concludes

Fair Trading NSW have addressed the status of their inquiry.

Newcastle Herald

Henderson Advocacy thumbs nose at regulators over gag clause

No action on real estate firm that boasts using gag clause in contracts.

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The Guardian - AU

My rental agent in NSW says we are now responsible for putting out the bins. Is this a breach of contract?

Standard residential tenancy agreements usually do not mention weekly garbage – but check your agreement and seek legal advice where needed

ABC News

Victims of defective bushfire rebuilds plead for federal government help, facing fourth winter with no home

They were insured when the bushfires came, but not when they lost everything to defective builders. Now they are asking the federal government to step in and help.

Newcastle Herald

Concreting company refused licence over insolvent trading fears

The owner started up a new firm two weeks before his concreting business went into liquidation owing $1.7 million.

Newcastle Herald

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

Call for real estate kickbacks to be banned.

Newcastle Herald

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

PRD head office to investigate Newcastle franchise

PRD Presence Newcastle denies conflicts of interest in property sales.

Newcastle Herald

Regulator to examine PRD Presence Newcastle real estate sales

PRD's high-flying agent Mark Kentwell is a co-founder of Henderson Advocacy.

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