They made an offer to buy their first home. Then they learnt the building report had been doctored
A couple in Australia discovered that a building inspection report provided by their real estate agent had been doctored to hide defects. The incident has sparked concerns among experts regarding proposed government schemes that would require vendors to provide inspection reports to buyers.
Why it matters
It highlights the risks of conflicts of interest in real estate transactions and the potential dangers of relying on vendor-provided property reports.
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