Here in Qld at a few properties I have looked at the agent have printed out a city council floodwise search- and in fact it is bought to people's attention with all of the other paperwork. There is no obligation under the REIQ contract or legislation to do this mind you. They know the buyers...
So it's a case of hush hush- don't mention any issues which are not visible on a physical inspection but relate to legal title. Put it on the plan under 4 pages of the contract so no one will notice it? What about foreign buyers (them there Chinese buying everything) who don't understand it...
I can't understand the problem and I'm with MsAli on this. Boo hoo for agents who can't get their act together and vendors trying to sell something without full disclosure.
Loud vocal comments to throw off potential buyers is the risk a seller takes going to auction. A good agent would have...
