EP44 Strengthening Trust in Property Transactions – A Call to Action for the Real Estate Industry
From The WA Property Q&A by Peter Fletcher
July 22, 2025 · 12 min · Episode 44
About this episode
Peter Fletcher discusses the rise of unlicensed buyer’s agents in Australia and proposes reforms to strengthen trust in property transactions.
In this powerful solo episode, Peter Fletcher takes the mic to sound the alarm on a growing crisis in the Australian property sector: the rise of unlicensed buyer’s agents operating in the shadows of the industry. With the proliferation of social media-driven services and vague “investment advisor” labels, too many consumers are unknowingly placing their trust—and money—in the hands of unqualified operators. Peter outlines a seven-point reform proposal aimed at closing regulatory loopholes, empowering consumers, and supporting licensed professionals. If you’re in real estate sales, buyer advocacy, conveyancing, or regulatory enforcement, this episode is a must-listen.
People in this episode
Host: Peter Fletcher
Topics covered
- property transactions
- real estate industry
- consumer trust
- regulatory reform
- buyer's agents
- investment advice
Keywords
- property sector
- unlicensed agents
- consumer empowerment
- regulatory loopholes
- real estate sales
- buyer advocacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: real estate, buyer’s agents, investment advisor
Places: Australia
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