How to Complain against Dishonest Singapore property agents

With the recent set up of Council of Estate Agencies (http://www.cea.gov.sg/cea/content/index.html) it may be easier to complain against any errant singapore property agents. In the current regulation, agents can no longer represent buyer and seller in a single deal, but we believe that this does not go far enough.

Agents are still happily making referrals to lawyers and banks. This is a serious problem and we should highlight here so that in case you are a victim, you could raise this issue with Council of Estate Agencies.

Option to purchase: Dishonest Singapore property agents can still play

Some Bad Singapore Property agents want the seller to sign an Option to Purchase document leaving out the date and the price unfilled. This puts the seller at risks of selling involuntarily

Beware of Dishonest Singapore Property Agents

Today we watched in horror another Singapore property agent attempts to cheat hdb property buyer. He asked for deposit of $1000 as money for option to purchase but gives the home buyer only an empty option to purchase form that is unsigned. (source: tv channel 8 news, 12 Sep 2009)

Dishonest Singapore Property agents: Head of Property agent need to focus on ethics

Head of Property agent need to focus on ethics, not exams We applaud the creation of a regulatory body to regulate the Singapore Property agents.   The below is an excerpt from a news published by the Asiaone.com.sg on 13th Dec 2009. "MND in October shared some details of the new regulatory framework that it is [...]

Dishonest Singapore property agent cheats Novice property investors and buyers

Dishonest Singapore property agent cheats Novice property buyers and investors Today we watched in horror another Singapore property agent attempts to cheat hdb property buyer. He asked for deposit of $1000 as money for option to purchase but gives the home buyer only an empty option to purchase form that is unsigned. (source: tv channel [...]

Dishonest Singapore Property AGENT: Will Accreditation work?

Will accreditation of property agents work? So what if Agents learn more and become accredited, can accreditation make agents honest? There are many dishonest activities that an agent can engage in. How will Accreditation help in limiting Property agent’s dishonest behaviour? We have our doubts.  About Property Buyer                   [...]

Dishonest Singapore property agent wants your money

Why even the most honest Singapore property agent cannot take care of your best interests. What some Singapore Property agents claim they do for you (FICTION) – Help you sort through your priorities and concerns – Assist in review purchase documents – Loan counseling / qualifying – Assist with home inspections – Estimate closing costs, [...]

Dishonest Singapore Property agent cooks up SMU story

Dishonest Singapore Property agent cooks up SMU story by www.PropertyBUYER.com.sg Recently a potential client came to us as asked us about properties around SMU. She told us about how the properties nearby SMU will be a good rental potential and will have good capital appreciation potential. The dishonest property agent told her that SMU is [...]