(13/07/2017) A recent claim highlights how important it is to have the right checks in place when paying tradies.
(22/05/2017) A Sydney agency witnessed nearly $1 million being stolen from their trust account.
(17/05/2017) Australia is one of the most litigious societies in the world and real estate agents are not immune to claims.
(20/03/2017) There are many risks associated with being a buyers’ agent and there’s often a fine line to tread to stay on the right side of the law.
(20/03/2017) Professional Indemnity insurer Realcover recently received details of a claim against a property manager.
(8/03/2017) A recent case serves as a timely reminder to all agents to review their professional indemnity insurance
(14/02/2017) One real estate agency mistakenly transferred $64,000 after being targeted by an email scam.
(17/01/2017) Change is constant in real estate, which is why it’s important to regularly review your risk.
(17/01/2017) Property managers are being warned to be on their guard against email fraud.
(9/01/2017) Find out how to avoid a claim from incorrect advertising of land size of properties for sale.
(11/11/2016) An agent found liable for over $3 million had the decision overturned in a Court of Appeal.
(7/11/2016) REINSW supports the NSW Government’s education and training reform paper.
(18/10/2016) Realcover is now on Facebook and LinkedIn where you can get free advice, information and latest news.
(10/10/2016) Running a real estate agency is open to a wide-ranging number of risks, however it’s often forgotten that sometimes the danger can come from your own employees.
(19/08/2016) The impact of a cyber security breach can be crippling for your business. Don’t make the mistake of thinking it can’t happen to you.
(27/07/2016) There are an increasing number of reports of tenants regularly sub-letting their spare bedroom or subsidising an overseas trip by renting out the property via Airbnb – all without telling their landlord or property manager.
(20/06/2016) Indemnity clauses can be an effective tool to use against the risk of a claim.
(6/06/2016) Realcover explains how to prevent claims being made against you.
(26/05/2016) Find out how to protect clients from scammers stealing their identity and selling their property.