Licensed Conveyancer Corruption Must Be Stopped!

OPINION by Peter Mericka B.A., LL.B Real Estate Lawyer Qualified Practising Conveyancer Victoria Director Lawyers Real Estate Pty Ltd An Appeal To The Australian Institute Of Conveyancers (Victorian Division) (AICVIC) The Australian Institute of Conveyancers (Victorian Division) Inc. (AICVIC) regards itself as the peak body representing licensed conveyancers in the state of Victoria, and it appears to have some influence over the way in which Victoria's licensed conveyancers conduct themselves. I...(read more)

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[Source: Australian Real Estate Blog]

Licensed Conveyancers - A Serious Risk For Consumers

OPINION by Peter Mericka B.A., LL.B Real Estate Consumer Advocate Real Estate Lawyer Qualified Practising Conveyancer Victoria Director Lawyers Real Estate Pty Ltd I was motivated to write this article for www.AustralianRealEstateBlog.com.au after I had received a series of emails from a Licensed Conveyancer, Paul Garson of Stonnington Conveyancing. Garson believes that lawyers, who for many years have been the only legitimate conveyancers in the industry, should no longer call themselves "conveyancers"....(read more)

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[Source: Australian Real Estate Blog]

Open For Inspection - Open For Theft!

OPINION by Peter Mericka B.A., LL.B Real Estate Lawyer Qualified Practising Conveyancer Victoria Director Lawyers Real Estate Pty Ltd Some time ago I wrote a posting about thefts during property inspections, and noted that some estate agents were including clauses in their sale agreements with vendors that indemnify the estate agent against theft or damage during a property inspection. I also suggested that it is time to " take estate agents and thieves out of vendors' homes ". My last posting drew...(read more)

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[Source: Australian Real Estate Blog]