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Crackdown on underquoting in real estate

The state government has announced updated guidelines aimed at stamping out the illegal practise of underquoting a home’s likely sale price. On 6 November, consumer affairs minister Nick Staikos announced legal guidelines would set clearer expectations for estate agents when listing a property for sale….

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