This is a further article in our series of important changes to consumer law under the Fair Trading Act and Consumer Guarantees Act. The internet has significantly changed the way consumers purchase goods and services online. Traders selling online need to make sure that they comply with the Fair Trading […] Read More›
Another important change to consumer law that will affect both suppliers and consumers is in the area of buying and selling at auction. Recent changes tighten the rules around auctions that are conducted by auctioneers. The Fair Trading Act defines an auction as: an offer to sell on […] Read More›
Today will be a significant day for Real Estate Licensees as the new amendments to the Fair Trading Act 1986 come into effect. Real Estate Licensees will be required to comply with the Real Estate Agents Act 2008, their Code of Conduct and the new amendments to the Fair Trading […] Read More›
The High Court has this month confirmed the long standing principle of Real Estate Agents entitlement to commissions on the sale of property when a Contract becomes unconditional. In CBRE (Agency) Limited v Martelli McKadam Solicitors Nominee Company Limited [2014] NZHC 805 (16 April 2014) the solicitors for the Vendor […] Read More›