Brill v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 409) & Ors [2017] NZREADT 28 [pdf, 237 KB]
...Ms Jarman purchased properties herself without signed agency agreements, then on-sold them for significant profit without disclosing to the subsequent purchasers that she stood to make that profit. In addition to a fine of $7,500, Ms Jarman’s licence was cancelled. The penalty in her case was, therefore, significantly higher than that imposed on the appellant. [29] Mr Li’s conduct may also be seen to be more serious than the appellant’s. Mr Li acted for the vendors of t...