The authority is the state entity that decides on cases against agents, often also referring matters to the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal. He gave the keys to a friend who was not a licensee, and that person let the buyers in. Nor did Rumsey disclose the guttering system of the property, even though he was aware of this aspect. Bryant acknowledged that he described the property to the complainant’s daughter as having a “newer roof on it”. Anne Gibson has been the Herald’s property editor for 26 years, written books and covered property extensively here and overseas.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 07, 2026 04:01 UTC