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Melbourne’s inner north targeted in winter auction compliance checks
Consumer Affairs Victoria’s Underquoting Taskforce attended auctions across Melbourne’s inner north last weekend.
24 Jul 2026Estate agency facing court and VCAT over alleged rental failures
MASPROP Real Estate is facing criminal charges over its handling of bonds, as well as disciplinary action for alleged failures that left renters and rental prov...
17 Jul 2026Estate agency and representatives accused of rampant underquoting
Former Glen Waverley agency Harcourts Judd White and three of its agent’s representatives are facing court accused of multiple cases of underquoting.
17 Jul 2026South Yarra estate agent to face VCAT
Consumer Affairs Victoria is taking legal action against a South Yarra estate agent over trust account audits
29 Jun 2026Company to pay over $1 million for rental breaches
Ingenia Gardens will pay over $1 million after failing to provide safe and functional kitchen facilities in rental units.
17 May 2026Company to pay $600,000 for underquoting
The former owner of Ray White Oakleigh has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $600,000 for misleading property sellers and buyers.
24 Apr 2026